Ben Shin

Department	Talbot School of Theology
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Documents

Degrees

D.Min., Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.M., Talbot School of Theology
M.Div., Talbot School of Theology
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Biography

Benjamin C. Shin has served in the ministry as a pastor, parachurch leader and professor for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of UCLA, Talbot School of Theology and Dallas Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading, music, sports (especially the UCLA Bruins) and spending time with people. His vision and passion includes mentoring leaders, rebuilding churches and teaching the Word of God. He is married to his bride, Jen, and has two wonderful boys. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Christian Ministry & Leadership and Director of the Asian-American Ministry track for the Doctor of Ministry at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, Calif.

Affiliations

Evangelical Theological Society
Crossroads Campus Ministries
Jesus Awakening Movement for America
Maranatha High School- Board of Trustee

Publications

Books

Tapestry of Grace: Untangling the Cultural Complexities of Asian American Life & Ministry (written with Sheryl Silzer), (Wipf & Stock), 2016.
Contributing author to The Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary (ed. Tremper Longman III; Grand Rapids: Baker), 2013.

Articles

“I/I Mentoring: A Philosophy of Informal & Intentional Mentorship,” Sundoulos (Fall 2010)
“Unjustifiably 'Undignified,'” 51�� Connections (Winter 2006)
“Trying to Be Perfect,” 51�� Connections (Summer 2004)

Book Reviews

“Growing Healthy Asian American Churches,” Journal of the American Society for Church Growth, (Spring 2007)

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