Missional Discipleship

Rev. Mark A. Maddix, PhD, is a professor of practical theology & Christian discipleship and dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministries at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California. He has published many articles and co-authored or co-edited six books, including Missional Discipleship: Partners in God's Redemptive Mission (2013) and Essential Beliefs: A Wesleyan Primer (2016). Maddix is a frequent speaker on topics of Christian discipleship, spiritual formation, and online education. He is married with two adult children. Jay Richard Akkerman is professor of pastoral theology and director of graduate theological online education programs at Northwest Nazarene University. He has more than 25 years of ministry experience in pastoring and teaching. Dr. Akkerman was a contributor for the book Postmodern and Wesleyan? Exploring the Boundaries and Possibilities. He and his wife, Kim have three daughters.