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Research Fellowship

BibleMesh Institute

Research Fellowship

Cultivating the next generation of leaders and scholars.

Vision

BibleMesh seeks not only to promote trusted theological resources for Christians around the world, but also to be a place where people can start their theological education journey.

This does not just mean students, however. We also seek to cultivate the next generation of leaders and scholars, equipping them to teach, write, and research in service to the church.

We are launching the BibleMesh Institute Research Fellows program to highlight the expertise and insight of developing scholars in disciplines related to biblical studies, systematic and historical theology, ethics and public theology, philosophy and apologetics, and Christian ministry.

The writing of our Research Fellows will feature on the BibleMesh Blog, as well as in the forthcoming BibleMesh Journal, which will provide free long-form resources on subjects that further our mission to equip Christians for faithfulness to the Great Commandment, obedience to the Great Commission, and formed by the Great Tradition.

Additionally, the Research Fellowship provides developing scholars and teachers the opportunity for mentorship, professional development, and experience in teaching and writing.

What to expect

Each week, our blog will feature pieces written by the Research Fellows, such as book reviews, original articles, or ongoing series exploring the basics of the Research Fellows’ areas of expertise.

Additionally, we will feature special projects by the Research Fellows on the BibleMesh Journal page. Webinars and other online events will feature Research Fellows as well.

If you would ever like to study with one of our Research Fellows in a course, simply let us know here.

Introducing our Research Fellows

The Research Fellowship is a place for young scholars to get started in writing and developing resources for the church in their given discipline. We will have Research Fellows in the following areas of study:
 
  • Biblical Studies
  • Systematic and Historical Theology
  • Ethics and Public Theology
  • Philosophy and Apologetics
  • Christian Ministry
This initiative is aimed at cultivating the skills of young scholars in teaching, writing, mentorship, and professional development. 

Current Research Fellows (2024-25)

Brant Himes

Brant Himes is an Associate Professor in Humanities at Los Angeles Pacific University and is the Young Adults Coordinator at Westside Church, where he lives with his family in Bend, Oregon. His teaching, writing, and ministry coalesce around equipping both the academy and the church.

Lauren Moore

Lauren Moore grew up in Australia and currently serves with Pioneers and WEC in Basque Country, South West France, working in church-planting ministries with the Federation of Evangelical Baptist Churches of France (FEEBF). 

Courtney Veasey

Founder and director of Brunch Ministries, Courtney Veasey brings nearly twenty years of public Bible teaching experience to those she serves through Christian enrichment and leadership focused events.

Research Fellows (2023-24)

Tim Bertolet - BibleMesh Institute Research Fellow

Timothy Bertolet

Timothy Bertolet currently serves with the missionary sending agency ABWE International, located in Harrisburg, PA. He has also served as youth, and then a senior pastor at two different churches, and earned a PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of Pretoria.

Shawn Langley

Shawn Langley is also a Research Fellow at the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, England. His writing focuses on the relationship between philosophy & theology, particularly the way epistemological questions shape and are shaped by biblical interpretation.

Interested in finding out more about our Research Fellowship program?

Brant Himes

Brant Himes is an Associate Professor in Humanities at Los Angeles Pacific University and is the Young Adults Coordinator at Westside Church, where he lives with his family in Bend, Oregon. His teaching, writing, and ministry coalesce around equipping both the academy and the church for life-long discipleship. He holds dual-PhD degrees in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and he has worked with BibleMesh to create a course that explores Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the life of discipleship. Brant also teaches and writes in the areas of Bible, theology, history, and online learning. He enjoys playing drums and exploring the outdoors with his family and friends.

Location: Bend, Oregon (USA)

Church Affiliation: Westside Church, a Foursquare Church

Academic degrees:
-PhD in Theology (historical theology and ethics) from Fuller Theological Seminary
-PhD in Theology (historical theology and ethics) from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
-ThM from Princeton Theological Seminary
-MDiv from Fuller Theological Seminary
-BA in Music from Seattle Pacific University

Research interests:

Personal hobbies/interests:

Why I teach with BibleMesh Institute:

Lauren Moore

Lauren grew up in Australia and currently serves with Pioneers and WEC in Basque Country, South West France, working in church-planting ministries with the Federation of Evangelical Baptist Churches of France (FEEBF).  She is also a doctoral candidate at Union School of Theology (Wales) and VU Amsterdam, studying Roman Catholic Mariology from an Evangelical perspective and is a fellow of the Rome Scholars’ and Leaders’ Network.

Location: Bayonne, France

Church Affiliation: French Baptist Federation

Academic degrees:
– MPhil (Religions and Societies), University of Bordeaux Montaigne
– BMin, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

Research interests:
Mariology & Roman Catholic theology in practice, missiology, evangelism and church-planting.  Also church history and Bible literacy.

Personal hobbies/interests:
All things coffee, running and more recently stand-up paddle.

Why I teach with BibleMesh Institute:
It wasn’t until I was on the mission field that I truly grasped the importance of a deeper foundation for Gospel workers.  Teaching with BibleMesh Institute means that I can support and encourage the building and strengthening of that deep foundation, which will serve the global church for generations to come.

Courtney Veasey

Founder and director of Brunch Ministries, Courtney Veasey brings nearly twenty years of public Bible teaching experience to those she serves through Christian enrichment and leadership focused events. Her ministry service also includes local church, parachurch, and academic posts previously held in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and California. Courtney is a true crime enthusiast and condiment aficionado. 

Location: Quincy, FL (USA)

Church Affiliation: Southern Baptist

Academic degrees:
-PhD, Biblical Interpretation; MDiv, Biblical Languages from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
-ThM, New Testament from Gateway Seminary
-BA, News Media Communications from Florida Southern College

Research interests:
Pauline studies; biblical languages/linguistics; Classics, particularly the intertextuality of secular and biblical terminology; leadership studies

Personal hobbies/interests:
Florida State University athletics; New Orleans Saints football (Who Dat?!); playing and watching sports; snow skiing; writing; music (listening, playing, creating); theatre 

Why I teach with BibleMesh Institute:
Christ-centered mission; kingdom focused faculty; academic excellence; creative, flexible, and practical methods of content delivery…these are some of my tops reasons why!     

Timothy Bertolet

I was born into a Christian family and made a profession of faith at a young age. As a teenager I felt God’s calling into ministry when I was given a chance to teach a short Bible sermon at a youth group event. At fourteen, my family moved to the mission field and I got to experience a number of different cultures on the island of Guam. I continued to pursue my calling to ministry by attending Lancaster Bible College and Westminster Theological Seminary. At Bible college, I fell in love with theology and New Testament studies. After seminary, I served as youth, and then a senior pastor at two different churches. Along the way, the Lord allow to be fulfill my lifelong dream of getting a PhD in New Testament studies. I currently serve with the missionary sending agency ABWE International, located in Harrisburg, PA.

Location: York, PA (USA)

Church Affiliation: Bible Fellowship Church

Academic degrees:
-Ph.D. New Testament Studies, University of Pretoria

Research interests:
Hebrews, Ascension, Christology, Use of the OT in the NT, Pauline Studies

Personal hobbies/interests:
Hiking, Reading, Coffee, Science Fiction, Star Trek.

Why I teach with BibleMesh Institute:
I am passionate about seeing the next generation of pastors and missionaries raised up.

Shawn Langley

Shawn Langley is a Research Fellow at the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, England. His writing focuses on the relationship between philosophy & theology, particularly the way epistemological questions shape and are shaped by biblical interpretation.

Location: Raleigh, NC (USA)

Church Affiliation: Southern Baptist

Academic degrees:
-PhD. University of Aberdeen
-MDiv, ThM – Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
-BA. University of Tennessee

Research interests:
Epistemology; Biblical Interpretation; Philosophical & Systematic Theology

Personal hobbies/interests:
Anything involving being outside with my family.

Why I teach with BibleMesh Institute:
The joy of participating in theological development that is actively and creatively serving the church throughout the world.