LESLIE T. HARDIN
1011 Bill Beck Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL  34744
(407) 847-8966

EDUCATION:
B. A. Biblical Studies, Cincinnati Bible College (1993)

M. A. New Testament Studies, Cincinnati Bible Seminary (1995)

M. Div. New Testament Studies, Cincinnati Bible Seminary (2000)

D. Min. in Spiritual Formation, Ashland Theological Seminary (2003)
      Topic: The Quest for a Transformative Hermeneutic
           The project involved the creation of a curriculum for Bible study which gave attention to both historical investigation

           and the contemporary significance of the text. Many approaches to Bible study today are heavily slanted toward one 

           or the other and this project sought a successful integration.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:

Associate Professor of New Testament - Florida Christian College, Kissimmee, FL

      Area of Specialization: Gospels, Greek

Adjunct Professor - Great Lakes Christian College, Lansing, MI (2001-2001; 2004)

      Field: New Testament (Greek; Life of Christ)

Adjunct Professor - Cincinnati Bible College, OH (2000)

      Field: Practical Ministries (Intro. To Evangelism)

MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:

Poinciana Christian Church, Kissimmee, FL

     Interim Youth Minister, July 2005 - January 2006

Memorial Church of Christ, Livonia, MI

     Minister of Education and Worship, 1997-2004

Gateway Church of Christ, St. Albans, WV

     Minister to Youth, 1994-1997

Felicity Church of Christ, Felicity, OH

     Minister to Youth, 1990-1994

PUBLICATIONS:

Review of Twenty-One Keys to Being a Minister Without Quitting or Wishing for Early Retirement, Jan Linn (St. Louis:  Chalice   

     Press, 2003).  In Stone-Campbell Journal 8 (Fall 2005):  pp.  287-289.

Review of Crossing By Faith:  Sermons on the Journey from Youth to Adulthood, David L. Bartlett, Claudia A.  

     Highbaugh and Stephen Butler Murray, Eds. (St. Louis:  Chalice Press, 2003).  In Stone-Campbell Journal 8 (Spring

     2005):  p. 118.

Monthly column in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric, Feb. 2000 to July 2001.
"Bartholomew's Account," in Easter Programs for the Church  (Cincinnati: Standard Publishing, 1998).
"Form and Style in Worship: A Call to Maturity," Christian Standard, July 17, 1994: pp. 6-7.