Todd R. Chipman

Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Dean of Graduate Studies

At a Glance

Discipline

Biblical Studies

Research Interests

Greek Grammar and Second Temple Judaism

Local Church

The Master’s Community Church

Biography

Dr. Todd R. Chipman is Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation, titled “Holy Words, Holy War and Hebrews,” investigates a possible Second Temple literature background for the Epistle of Hebrews. He earned the Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the MABL, M.Div., and Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Chipman’s research interests include Second Temple Judaism, biblical theology, and Greek grammar. He is the author of ScriptureStoryline, a biblical theology commentary available at his website scripturestoryline.com, and has published articles and book reviews in the Midwestern Journal of Theology and Expository Times. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Biblical Literature and has presented academic research papers at meetings of both societies.

Chipman has been the teaching pastor at The Master’s Community Church (SBC) in Kansas City, Kansas, since 2000. He has served terms on the executive board of the Kansas City Kansas Baptist Association. He and his wife, Julie, have seven children and advocate for foster/adoption ministry.

Education

B.S. in Elementary Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1995

M.A. in Biblical Languages, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005

M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies: New Testament, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014

Publications by Todd R. Chipman

"Luke", in Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings
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Scripture Storyline: An Invitation to Biblical Theology
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Until Every Child Is Home: Why the Church Can and Must Care for Orphans
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Faculty Q&A

I have served as the Teaching Pastor at The Master’s Community Church since 2000, so my classroom and writing ministries extend from a church-centered view of ministry.

God has provided the SBC and MBTS with a unique platform for theological education at this point in history. The For the Church vision and fellowship with gifted colleagues and bright students encourage me at every step.

I am especially encouraged when I see students understand the value of the biblical languages for preaching and teaching God’s Word. I also rejoice in the way that MBTS students value the local church and are committed to healthy leadership and congregational life.