Dr. Nathan Killian - Founder
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Dr. Nathan Killian’s early religious background was Evangelical United Brethren. Although he had been raised in this religious atmosphere, he attended church merely as an outward form. However, during those formative years he found that a seed of the gospel was planted in his life.
Later, while pursuing a graduate degree at Bloomsburg University, he accepted an invitation to attend a series of special church services. During this time, he made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and his life was dramatically changed. He then furthered his education at Valley Forge Christian College.
By way of a seminary education; in 1982, he received a Doctor of Theology Degree; in 1990, he received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree; in 2005, he received his second Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
Dr. Nathan Killian is a denominationally ordained minister and has served in multiple ministry capacities throughout the years. He has traveled both nationally and internationally in a teaching and preaching ministry. These religious services were conducted for churches of various denominations.
His ministry has been through pastoring, evangelism, television, radio, recorded messages, and the writing of books. His published books and broad subject range of lectures have been released in the United States and foreign countries. Churches which he has pastored were honored by being listed in the “fastest growing churches” within the United States.
Dr. Killian's educational history includes the following degrees: Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Psychology (Magna Cum Laude), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Institutionary Administration (Magna Cum Laude).
He became a “Professional Clinical Member” of the National Christian Counselors Association since 1992. Over the years, he has been notably active in the field of religious education, academia, pastoral care and pastoral counseling.
President Killian and his wife Jeanette founded the seminary in 1980 and worked together tirelessly for forty-two years. He went home to be with his Lord in 2023. His life and legacy are honored today by the staff and faculty. We seek to maintain his enthusiasm and dedication to teaching students the Word of God while equipping them to service Him.
Dr. Nathan Killian's early religious background was Evangelical United Brethren. Although he had been raised in this religious atmosphere, he attended church merely as an outward form. However, during those formative years he found that a seed of the gospel was planted in his life.
Later, while pursuing a graduate degree at Bloomsburg University, he accepted an invitation to attend a series of special church services. During this time, he made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and his life was dramatically changed. He then furthered his education at Valley Forge Christian College.
By way of a seminary education; in 1982, he received a Doctor of Theology Degree; in 1990, he received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree; in 2005, he received his second Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
Dr. Nathan Killian is a denominationally ordained minister and has served in multiple ministry capacities throughout the years. He has traveled both nationally and internationally in a teaching and preaching ministry. These religious services were conducted for churches of various denominations.
His ministry has been through pastoring, evangelism, television, radio, teaching cassettes, and the writing of books. His published books and broad subject range of cassettes have been released in the United States and foreign countries. Churches which he has pastored were honored by being listed in the "fastest growing category" within the United States.
Dr. Killian’s educational history includes the following degrees: Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Psychology (Magna Cum Laude), Doctor of Philosophy in Institutionary Administration (Magna Cum Laude), and Doctor of Literary Letters. He has been a "Professional Clinical Member" of the National Christian Counselors Association since 1992.
Over the years, he has been notably active in the field of religious education academia. Prior to becoming President of Evangelical Theological Seminary, he was scholastically involved in various seminary programs.