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Dr. Christopher Cone, Th.D, Ph.D, Ph.D, is a dedicated transformative educator, writer, leader, and organizational developer. He holds three earned doctorates in philosophy, theology, and Biblical studies, and serves as president and research professor at Agathon University. He is the executive editor of the Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership and is the author or general editor of more than twenty books. He is the host of The Transformative Pursuit on Grace Global Radio and VyrsityTV, and has written several hundred articles hosted at www.drcone.com.

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A dedicated transformative educator, writer, leader, and organizational developer, Dr. Christopher Cone holds three earned doctorates: a ThD in Biblical Studies from Scofield Graduate School, a PhD in Theology from Trinity School of Theology (Kerala, India), and a PhD in philosophy from the University of North Texas. He has served as a President and CEO (Agathon University of Applied Faith, Vyrsity, Colorado Biblical University, AgathonEDU Educational Group, Calvary University, and Tyndale Theological Seminary), a Chief Academic Officer (Southern California Seminary), a Research Professor (Agathon University of Applied Faith, Vyrsity, Colorado Biblical University, Calvary University, and Southern California Seminary), and in several Pastoral and planting roles.

Dr. Cone has also held Faculty positions at the University of North Texas, Southern New Hampshire University, Miami International Business University, North Central Texas College, Iowa Central Community College, Grace Seminary, Southern Bible Institute, and Word of Life Bible Institute. As an Executive he has launched several publishing houses (Tyndale Seminary Press, Southern California Seminary Press, Calvary University Press, Exegetica Publishing, and Agathon University Press).

He is the host of the show The Transformative Pursuit on Grace Global Radio and VyrsityTV, and has written several hundred articles hosted at www.drcone.com.He serves as the founding Executive Editor of the Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership. His articles are published at www.drcone.com, and he is the Author and General Editor of more than twenty books, including: 

  • Biblical Distinctions Applied: Essays on Personal, Social, and Civic Responsibility  (co-edited w/ Dr. Mike Stallard)
  • Foundations of Transformative Learning and Teaching:Principles and Strategies for Life-Changing Education
  • Led By a Lion: Principles for Leadership and Their Biblical Roots
  • Biblical Foundations of Psychology and Counseling (co-edited w/ Dr. Luther Smith)
  • The Green Tree and the Hermeneutic Roots of Biblical Faith and Practice (co-edited w/ John Oglesby)
  • Authentic Social Justice
  • The Sofa Rule: A Biblical Approach to God’s Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
  • Priority in Biblical Hermeneutics and Theological Method
  • Forged From Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy (co-edited w/ Dr. James Fazio)
  • Life Beyond the Sun: Worldview and Philosophy Through the Lens of Ecclesiastes, 2nd Edition
  • Applied Biblical Worldview: Essays on Christian Ethics
  • Gifted: Understanding the Holy Spirit and Unwrapping Spiritual Gifts
  • Integrating Exegesis and Exposition: Biblical Communication for Transformative Learning
  • Prolegomena on Biblical Hermeneutics and Method
  • An Introduction to the New Covenant
  • Redacted Dominionism: A Biblical Approach to Grounding Environmental Responsibility
  • A Concise Bible Survey: Tracing the Promises of God
  • Dispensationalism Tomorrow and Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Charles C. Ryrie
  • Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology
  • Biblical Sufficiency Applied

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Dr. Christopher Cone, ThD, PhD, PhD

Dedicated transformative educator, writer, leader, and organizational developer. Builds organizations, inspires teams, and prioritizes investing in people.

Email: www.drcone.com/contact 
Website: www.drcone.com
Twitter: @drcone
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Instagram: @dr.christopher.cone

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Philosophy, University of North Texas, 2011.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology, Trinity School of Theology (Kerala, India), 2008.
  • Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Leadership/Administration, Regent University, 2005.
  • Doctor of Theology (Th.D.), Scofield Graduate School, 2005.
  • Master of Biblical Studies (M.B.S.), Scofield Graduate School, 1997.
  • Bachelor of Biblical Studies (B.B.S.), Tyndale Biblical Institute, 1996.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Hermeneutics, exegesis and praxis of transformative literature for personal growth and community impact. Worldview systems and interdisciplinarity of epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and socio-political thought. Worldview applications in transformative learning and leadership.

SKILLS 

Education

Research, contextualization, systems development and assessment, teaching, academic and professional writing, counseling, curriculum design and delivery, e-learning, instructional design and assessment, learning management systems.

Leadership

Executive leadership, communications, mentoring, team-building, organizational and strategic planning, change management, entrepreneurship, project management, budgetary and finance, collaboration and partnership development, continuous improvement.

WORK AND SERVICE

Executive Leadership

  • President/CEO – Agathon University – 2020-Present
  • President/CEO – Calvary University – 2016-2020
  • Chief Academic Officer – Southern California Seminary – 2014-2016
  • President/CEO – Tyndale Seminary – 2006-2014
  • Vice President of Development, Tyndale Seminary – 2005-2006
  • Dean of Online Studies, Tyndale Seminary – 2004-2005

Faculty and Professorships

Research Professor

  • Agathon University – Transformative Learning and Leadership – 2020-Present
  • Calvary University – Philosophy and Worldview – 2016-2020

Professor

  • Southern California Seminary – Bible and Theology – 2014-2016
  • Tyndale Seminary – Bible and Theology – 2005-2014

Adjunct Professor

  • Miami International Business University – Philosophy and Humanities – 2025-Present
  • Grace Theological Seminary – 2023-Present
  • Southern New Hampshire University – Philosophy and Humanities – 2022-Present
  • Iowa Central Community College – Philosophy and Humanities – 2022-Present
  • Word of Life – Bible Exposition – 2017-Present
  • North Central Texas College – Philosophy, Education – 2009-2011
  • University of North Texas (Teaching Fellow) – Philosophy – 2007-2011

Writing and Editorial

Author/Editor

  • Twenty authored and edited books including:
    • Biblical Distinctions Applied: Essays on Personal, Social, and Civic Responsibility (co-edited w/ Dr. Mike Stallard) – Agathon University Press, 2025
    • Foundations of Transformative Learning and Teaching:Principles and Strategies for Life-Changing Education – Agathon University Press, 2024
    • Led By a Lion: Principles for Leadership and Their Biblical Roots – Exegetica Publishing, 2023
    • Biblical Foundations of Psychology and Counseling (co-edited w/ Dr. Luther Smith) – Exegetica Publishing, 2022
    • The Green Tree and the Hermeneutic Roots of Biblical Faith and Practice (co-edited w/ John Oglesby) – Exegetica Publishing, 2021
    • Authentic Social Justice – Exegetica Publishing, 2020
    • The Sofa Rule: A Biblical Approach to God’s Sovereignty and Human Responsibility – Exegetica Publishing, 2019
    • Priority in Biblical Hermeneutics and Theological Method – Exegetica Publishing, 2018
    • Integrando Exégesis y Exposición: Comunicación Bíblica Para un Aprendizaje Transformador (Spanish Edition) – Exegetica Publishing, 2017.
    • Forged From Reformation: How Dispensational Thought Advances the Reformed Legacy (co-edited w/ Dr. James Fazio) – SCS Press, 2017
    • Life Beyond the Sun: Worldview and Philosophy Through the Lens of Ecclesiastes, 2nd Edition – Exegetica Publishing, 2016
    • Applied Biblical Worldview: Essays on Christian Ethics, 2nd Edition – Exegetica Publishing, 2016
    • Gifted: Understanding the Holy Spirit and Unwrapping Spiritual Gift – Exegetica Publishing, 2015
    • Introduction à l’herméneutique et à la méthode d’étude biblique – Publications Chrétiennes, 2015.
    • Integrating Exegesis and Exposition: Biblical Communication for Transformative Learning – Exegetica Publishing, 2015
    • Prolegomena on Biblical Hermeneutics and Method  – Exegetica Publishing, 2015
    • An Introduction to the New Covenant – Tyndale Seminary Press, 2013
    • Redacted Dominionism: A Biblical Approach to Grounding Environmental Responsibility – Wipf & Stock, 2012
    • A Concise Bible Survey: Tracing the Promises of God  – Tyndale Seminary Press, 2012
    • Biblical Sufficiency Applied – Tyndale Seminary Press, 2011
    • Practical Aspects of Pastoral Theology – Tyndale Seminary Press, 2009
    • Dispensationalism Tomorrow and Beyond: A Theological Collection in Honor of Charles C. Ryrie – Tyndale Seminary Press, 2007
  • Executive Editor, Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership
  • 400+ articles published online

Editorships

  • Executive Editor, Journal of Transformative Learning and Leadership (JTLL), 2022-Present
  • Founder, Editorial Board, Interdisciplinary Journal on Biblical Authority (IJOBA),
  • Senior Editorial Committee, Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Biblical Literacy and Engagement Bible Exam Project, 2019-2020
  • Editorial Board,  Journal of Dispensational Theology, 2015-2019
  • Founder, Editorial Board, Southern California Seminary Press, 2015
  • Founder, Editorial Board, Tyndale Seminary Press, 2007-2014
  • Executive Editor, Journal of Dispensational Theology, 2006-2014
  • Editor In Chief, The Evangelical Standard, 2004-2006

Contributing Expert

  • Contributing Expert for multiple AI / LLM training projects and platforms

Contributing Writer

  • Articles published in multiple peer-reviewed academic journals
  • Chapters authored in multiple compendiums
  • 200+ articles on diverse topics contributed to and published by gotquestions.org