David Lertis Matson is a native southern Californian who joined the faculty of Hope International University in August 2004. Prior to this appointment, he served as Minister of the Westwood Hills Christian Church in Los Angeles (1999-2003) and as Assistant Professor of Bible at Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee (1995-1999). He has a deep and abiding passion for teaching the scriptures and for injecting biblical scholarship into the life and ministry of the church.
Matson holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Religion (Biblical Studies-New Testament) from Baylor University, Master of Arts degree in Religion (Biblical Studies) from Pepperdine University, and Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies/Preaching from Pacific Christian College of Hope International University. He has also studied at the University of California at Los Angeles and at Fuller Theological Seminary.
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