President & Lead Pastor, Redeemer Bible Church

Chair of Practical Theology

Jon Benzinger

My life verse is Philippians 1:21, “to live is Christ.” That’s what I want my life, my family, my preaching, my leadership, as well as Redeemer Bible Church and Redeemer Seminary to be all about. My passions are preaching, leadership, shepherding the flock, mentoring pastors, and training men for ministry who will have the humble conviction of Jesus in Mark 10:43-45 as their pattern for ministry: “whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

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DMin, The Master’s Seminary

MDiv, The Master’s Seminary

MA, Trinity Law & Graduate School

BA, Vanguard University​

Chair of Systematic Theology

Redeemer Seminary East Coast Representative

William Roach

I am passionate about helping people to know Jesus Christ and to make him known. I have committed my life to training church members and leaders to study the Bible and grow in Christlikeness for the Glory of God. Being able to bring these passions together is the reason I am committed to the vision and ministry of Redeemer Seminary. 

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PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

MA, Southern Evangelical Seminary

BA, Southern Evangelical Bible College

Professor & Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church

David Jordan

God has given me an insatiable desire to see men accurately handle the Word of God, preach Christ, and make disciples. Our Lord has commanded us to proclaim his name to the ends of the earth and to entrust the scriptures to faithful men who will be able to teach others also (2 Tim 2:2). May God use Redeemer Seminary to produce capable, well-trained men, who love Jesus and want to serve his church as good stewards of God’s grace and love.

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DMin, The Master's Seminary

MDiv, The Master's Seminary

BA, Marycrest International University

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Associate Professor & Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church

Darrell Harrison

Interestingly, my passion for pastoral ministry went undiscovered for many years until I came to Redeemer Bible Church (RBC). Through the wisdom and discernment of the pastors and elders of RBC, I came to realize that God had gifted me to shepherd His people, which I do primarily through teaching and biblical counseling.

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Fellow, Princeton Theological Seminary

C:TM (Certificate in Theology & Ministry), Princeton Theological Seminary

Dean of Academic Administration

Chair of Bible Exposition

F. David Farnell

My unwavering passion is to train God’s ministers to be fervent imitators of Jesus Christ and Him alone, emphasizing how Christ dealt with people in ministry.  All others in church history are imperfect examples.  He is the Master.  We are HIS disciples.  The goal of ministry is conforming the flock to the image of Christ (Eph 4:11-16).  Only Jesus presents the perfect ministry example.  May all our graduates truly understand “For me to live is Christ….” (Phil 1:21).

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PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary

ThM, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

MDiv, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

BA, San Diego Christian College​

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Professor & Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church

Todd Burgett

It is such an immense honor to preach God's Word and shepherd God's people. The Apostle Paul's command to Timothy is something I have taken to heart throughout my life: "Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by doing so you will save both yourself and your hearers" (1 Timothy 4:1, ESV). If I can pass this baton to the next generation, all the better!

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DMin, The Master’s Seminary

MA, Trinity Theological Seminary

BA, San Jose State University

BS, San Jose Christian College​

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Professor & Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church

Kyle Swanson

My desire is to see God's people shepherded by men of Christlike character toward Christlike faithfulness in order to maximize their blessing and joy from the Lord in this life, and to maximize their spiritual investment into eternity. I pray that God multiplies the harvest of godly, qualified, humble, servant-hearted shepherd-leaders through the ministry of Redeemer Seminary in order to shepherd God's people with resolve for truth with a heart of selfless love toward others. It is truly a joy and a privilege to serve the Lord in this ministry and toward these goals.

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DMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

MDiv, The Master’s Seminary

BA, The Master’s University

Associate Professor & Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church

Dale Thackrah

I am passionate about people experiencing the freedom that the Gospel provides. I have been in pastoral ministry for the past two decades, serving in the local church as a Care and Counseling Pastor and the Executive Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church. I also love watching people practically express their theology as they worship Jesus and love people. 

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DMin studies in progress, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

MA, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

BS, Biola University