S. Jonathan Murphy
Dr. Murphy comes to the Seminary from a variety of places. While born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was raised in the Canary Islands, Spain, and educated in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh (Scotland), and Dallas, Texas! Such cross-cultural exposure has nurtured a diverse range of interests from cheering for Ulster in rugby and Spain in soccer to enjoying all things related to history and a love for God’s people all over the world. Jonathan pastored in Northern Ireland before joining the seminary. His heart beats to encourage and shape leaders for the local church worldwide. He and his wife, Sarah Jane, have four children.
S. Jonathan Murphy’s Books
S. Jonathan Murphy’s Publication Articles
- Review of Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. By Brian Chapell. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2018. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (19:2). 2019. 110-112.
- Review of Narrative Art & Women in the Gospels and Acts. By David E. Malick. Eugene: Wipf & Stock, 2017. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (19:2). 2019. 116-118.
- Review of Old Testament Law for Christians: Original Context and Enduring Application. By Roy E. Gane. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2017. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (18:2). 2018. 79-80.
- Review of A Manifesto for Theological Interpretation. By Craig G. Bartholomew and Heath A. Thomas. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2016. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (17:2). 2017. 62-63.
- Review of Walking with Jesus through His Word: Discovering Christ in All the Scriptures. By Dennis E. Johnson. Phillipsburg: P&R, 2015. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (17:1). 2017. 76-77.
- Review of Decolonizing Preaching: The Pulpit as Postcolonial Space. By Sarah Travis. Eugene: Wipf & Stock, 2014. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (16:1). 2016. 81-82.
- Review of Paul’s Pisidian Antioch Speech (Acts 13). By John Eifion Morgan-Wynne. Eugene: Wipf & Stock, 2014. In Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (15:1). 2015. 92-94.
- “The Role of Barnabas in the Book of Acts.” Bibliotheca Sacra (167). July-Sept 2010. 319-41.
- “The Quest for the Structure of Jeremiah.” Bibliotheca Sacra (166). July-Sept 2009. 306-18.
- “Is the Psalter a Book with a Single Message?” Bibliotheca Sacra (165). July-Sept 2008. 283-93.
S. Jonathan Murphy’s Contributions
Barnabas: A Timeless Example of How to Love Well
Influence matters. It happens all the time and all around us. It’s not a question of…
Commencement Chapel 2018: Ministry 101
Dr. S Jonathan Murphy, associate professor of Pastoral Ministries, encourages graduates and listeners regarding the necessity…
Barnabas: This Jewel Among Hobbits
Dr. Jonathan Murphy, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministries at DTS, talks about Barnabas, an example of…
