Dr. Paul Wolfe

EDUCATION:
Ph.D. University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 1991
Thesis: “The Place and Use of Scripture in the Pastoral Epistles”
Additional Studies: Universities of Cambridge, England and Tübingen, Germany
M.A. Dallas Baptist University, 1986
B.C.A. Dallas Baptist College, 1983

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE:
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Associate Professor of New Testament, 2000-2009
Assistant Dean for Biblical Studies, 2002-August 2008
The Criswell College
Associate Professor of New Testament, 1990-2000
New Testament Chair, 1992-2000
Visiting Professor, Evangelical University, San Salvador, El Salvador, 1996
Director of Student Affairs, 1992-1994
Dallas Baptist University
Adjunct Professor of New Testament, 1990
• As Assistant Dean at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Dr. Wolfe was responsible for the
supervision, retention, development and recruitment of faculty for the largest division within the
institution and was the assistant academic dean for over 1000 students. Since 2004 Dr. Wolfe has
occupied the Huber L. Drumwright, Jr chair of New Testament at Southwestern.
• Dr. Wolfe is a New Testament consulting editor of the New American Commentary and is currently
writing a commentary on the book of Ephesians. He has authored numerous essays.
• Dr. Wolfe serves as trustee and superintendent of the International Reference Library for Biblical
Research in Fort Worth.
• Dr. Wolfe is the founder and host of Laus Deo (“God Be Praised”) radio program. This is a weekly, one
hour, nationwide, live call-in program on Sirius FamilyNet Christian Radio. Topics are drawn from issues
relating to the Christian worldview and orthodoxy. Guests have included well-known theologians and
philosophers, as well as Christian classical education expert David Naugle.
• Two of Dr. Wolfe's life mentors are J.I. Packer for theological thinking and the late Fred Smith for
leadership.
• While at The Criswell College, Dr. Wolfe was engaged in numerous extracurricular roles, committees and
assignments including leading a mission trip to El Salvador and serving as faculty representative on the
1992 presidential search committee. Dr. Wolfe initiated and directed the Distinguished Scholar
Lectureship. The student body twice elected him faculty member of the year.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Evangelical Theological Society, President, Southwest Region, 1998-1999
Institute for Biblical Research
Society of Biblical Literature
International Reference Library for Biblical Research

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Pastoral positions with churches in Arkansas, Texas, and Scotland
Custom home builder, residential and remodeling contractor and co-owner of a cabinet shop
Ordination: Bridge of Don Baptist Church, Aberdeen, Scotland, 1990
Church Membership: Wedgwood Baptist Church, Fort Worth
Personal: Married to Marsha for 31 years; two married children and one son in college; one grandson

Getting To Know Paul By His Words
On Christian Education:
“Christian Education prepares for life by preparing one to think wisely, discerningly and competently from within a coherent and robust worldview for significant and meaningful cultural interaction. The Christian educational institution is the primary means, especially in western cultures, by which the church's leaders are equipped, prepared and set forth in spiritual engagement. The church and her educational institutions must work hand in hand to effectively, strategically, and faithfully carry out this mission.”
“Both as an institution and as individuals, vision must guide, excellence and commitment must drive, and grace and humility must characterize. All of this is achieved primarily by the right people rather than programs or facilities. An institution cannot be driven primarily by the market for that can obscure a wisely considered vision, cannot be driven by numbers for that can create an unhealthy inertia and push off course, and cannot be arrogantly proud in its ways for that is in contradiction to the stated purpose of glory to God alone.”
“The faculty is central to the fulfillment of institutional mission, and, thus de facto determine the character of an institution.”

On Leadership:
“Meaningful leadership is always in service of something and others beyond oneself, ultimately, of course, the will and purposes of God. It is characterized by integrity, honesty, humility, the ability to be firm yet willing to be gentle, a clear understanding of purpose and able to articulate that purpose, all with discernment and focus to inspire others who can help accomplish that purpose without compromising the integrity. In this sense, leadership enables and empowers others while giving them accountability.”
“Leadership inevitably sets the tone, and is to cast the vision and purpose, to bring cohesion and stability, to positively relate to all constituencies of any organization. These things are accomplished in large part by building in others a trust and confidence in the organization. That is most effectively accomplished through trustworthy and competent leadership.”

On Ministry:
“To live in such a way as to reflect the character of God in every area of life is the essence of what it means to
live christianly. Christian ministry, then, is ordering life decisions and actions so as to challenge and enable others to embrace the Lord, understand His character, and live their lives accordingly.”
“Ministry means life committed to people. Understood in this way, ministry is seen as a discipling life, whether vocational or nonvocational. However, the vocational minister has all the more obligation and accountability to rightly reflect the character of God.”

Getting To Know Paul By Words of Other Well-Respected Co-workers
and Ministry Partners:
“Dr. Wolfe is the kind of leader people view with great confidence and as a genuine spiritual man. He is a person people respect and trust.”
“What strikes you about Paul is how well-rounded and diverse his gifts are. He is not only a fine teacher and
scholar, but he has remarkable administrative and organizational skills. Most importantly, he is able to maximize the gifts of others. He is well respected by colleagues and students. He treats students with fairness and compassion and is known as being very approachable.”
“Paul has a deep yearning to help build and be a part of an outstanding institution. He has a passion for excellence; he wouldn't be interested in the position at The Cambridge School of Dallas if it represented mediocrity.”
“One of Paul's biggest assets is Marsha. She is a very godly lady – winsome and high energy.”

About The Cambridge Head of School Search Process
The Cambridge School of Dallas Search Committee began a nationwide search for a permanent head of school in May 2007. Members of the Search Committee were Robin Wantland as Chairman, Cathy Tippen, Jamie Lake, Louie Little, Nancy Mowrey, Stan Keith, and Grace Monroe. This one and a half year journey led to contacts with over one hundred secondary schools, almost two dozen colleges and universities, numerous individuals in education and theology, and the engagement of an educational search firm. Dr. Wolfe is one who truly understood the unique and special mission of our school. His experience, creativity, integrity and passion clearly satisfy the many strenuous criteria and qualifications developed by the committee and the Board of Trustees.
He had the unanimous and enthusiastic recommendation of the Search Committee to the Board of Trustees. After a thorough review, the Board of Trustees also unanimously endorsed Dr. Paul Wolfe as the next Head of School