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Dr. David N. Gambo
Dr. David N. Gambo

Dr. David N. Gambo

Reverend A.E. and Dora Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry
Associate Professor of Christian Ministry

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Biography

David Gambo is an ordained minister within the southern Baptist denomination. He serves as the Reverend A.E. & Dora Johnson Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry and Associate Professor of Christian Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University. He was born in the mission field in Nigeria and made a decision to follow Christ when he was 8 years old. Dr. Gambo holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Jos, Nigeria. He has a Master of Divinity in preaching and biblical languages, and a Ph.D. in preaching and pastoral ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. He has published several works in the area of Christian discipleship and has spoken frequently in revival and conferences in Africa and the U.S.
Dr. Gambo is married to a beautiful and godly wife, Sarah, and they have three children, Elijah, Elizabeth, and Esther Rose. In his spare time, he enjoys watching soccer, reading, farming, and spending time with his family.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Preaching & Pastoral Ministry (2017) Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
  • Master of Divinity (2012) Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Concentration: Preaching and Biblical Languages
  • Bachelor of Science (2007) University of Jos, Nigeria. Major: Biochemistry

Subjects Taught

  • Vocation & Calling
  • Pastoral Ministry I & II
  • Introduction to Expository Preaching
  • Advanced Expository Preaching
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Introduction to Christian Scripture
  • Supervised Field Experience

Professional Memberships

  • Evangelical Theological Society (ETS)
  • Evangelical Homiletical Society (EHS)
  • African Homiletics Society (AHS)
  • Africa Society of Evangelical Theology (ASET)

Awards and Honors

  • Reverend A. E. & Dora Johnson Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry, Hobbs College of Theology and Ministry, Oklahoma Baptist University.

Selected Publications

  • Spirit-Empowered Witness: A Lukan Theology of Preaching. Langham Monographs Series. London, UK: Langham Monographs, 2022.
  • Danjuma N. Gambo & David Gambo. Bountiful Grace: The Life and Ministry of Danjuma & Veronica Gambo. Jos, Nigeria: Bayhok Printing Company, 2021.
  • First and Last Adam. Jos, Nigeria: Genya Printing Press, 2009.
  • Seven Foundational Truths. Jos, Nigeria: Genya Printing Press, 2007.

Selected Presentations

  • “Missional Preaching for kingdom-impact: An application of Kingdom-Centered Preaching Philosophy” African Society of Evangelical Theology, Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi (March 2024).
  • “Biblical Preaching and the Prosperity Gospel: How to Combat the Trojan Horse in the African Church,” Journal of the African Homiletics Society Journal, Vol.1, (2023).
  • “Kingdom-Centered Preaching,” ETS Southwest Regional, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth (April 2023).
  • “A Biblical Perspective of a Pastor: Five Essential Qualities Necessary for the Occupant of the Pastorate,” Jos Pastors Conference in Jos, Nigeria (June 2022).
  • “Preparing Yourself to Preach”, Preaching Source, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth (April 2020).