John Dyer

John currently serves as the dean of Enrollment Services and Educational Technology and is an adjunct professor in Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary. His desire to glorify God by showing how creativity is an important aspect of our role as image bearers, drives John’s work and teaching. A former youth pastor, he enjoys working with students to see how the biblical story brings insight and clarity to the ideas found in science, sociology, and culture. He is the author of “From the Garden to the City: The Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology.” John loves his wife, Amber, and their two beautiful kids. He also enjoys coffee, technology, Star Wars, and JavaScript.

Review
Mar 2, 2020
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Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States Since the 2016 United States presidential election, numerous articles and books have been written that attempt to explain the role of religion in the surprising election of Donald...
Review
Mar 2, 2020
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The Age of AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity In 2019, Jason Thacker helped craft “Artificial Intelligence: An Evangelical Statement of Principles” from the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ELRC), the public...
Bible
Sep 27, 2019
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Semester-Based Bible Reading Plan Read the entire Bible in 10 minutes a day during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters with 10 weeks off in between
Classic
Apr 17, 2018
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Discovering a Theology of Technology - Classic In this classic episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and John Dyer discuss approaching technology from a biblical worldview.
Public Square
Feb 13, 2018
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Cultural Engagement Chapel: Social Media Dr. Darrell Bock interacts with Dr. George Hillman, VP of Student Services, John Dyer, executive director of Communications, Garland Dunlap, and Kelley Mathews about social media...
Arts & Media
Mar 7, 2017
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Discovering a Theology of Technology In this episode, Dr. Darrell Bock and John Dyer discuss approaching technology from a biblical worldview.
Arts & Media
Oct 21, 2016
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What Your Chapel Architecture Says About Your Theology To finish Arts Week, John Dyer talks with Robert Riggs, VP of Operations at DTS, about the values of DTS expressed through the architecture and space allotted for worship and...
Arts & Media
Oct 20, 2016
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Theological Reflections on Artificial Intelligence John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology at DTS, talks about the advancements of artificial intelligence and the theological and ethical...
Arts & Media
Oct 19, 2016
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The Virtualization of Culture and the Need for Embodied Places and Practices John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology at DTS, discusses how technology brings beauty and fullness to life, but emphasizes the need to be...
Arts & Media
Oct 18, 2016
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Why Pastors and Theologians Need Designers and Coders John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology at DTS, begins Arts Week with an invitation to dance with light, reflecting on the tension that lies...
Arts & Media
Oct 1, 2014
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5 Tips for Handling the New Left Behind Movie A second film adaptation of the Left Behind novels is about to be released. How can we handle it with grace and ensure the Gospel is not lost in the noise?
Bible
Mar 6, 2013
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9 Ways Technology Will Impact Your Future Ministry Dr. John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology, DTS, presents 9 ways technology will impact your future ministry.
Chapel
Mar 5, 2013
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Thinking Theologically About Technology and Culture John Dyer, Executive Director of Communications and Educational Technology, DTS, shows how technology is a God-given transformative force throughout the story of God and church...
Book Excerpts
Mar 3, 2012
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From the Garden to the City: the Redeeming and Corrupting Power of Technology This is an excerpt from From the Garden to the City, published by Kregel Publications, 2011. Chapter 3: Reflection If you’ve ever tried to learn any computer...