Meet Dr. Matt Jones
Degrees and Experience
- Ph.D., Theological Studies (Regent University)
- Th.M., emphasis in New Testament Studies (Dallas Theological Seminary)
- B.A., Christian Education (Bryan College in Christian Education)
- Ordained in the Christian and Missionary Alliance
Biography and Professional Achievements
Dr. Matt Jones' experience as a student at a Christian Liberal Arts institution was transformational for his faith, life, and future. Many of those transforming moments occurred as a result of staff and faculty investment in and outside of the classroom. Realizing the roles they had on his life served as an impetus to teach traditional undergraduate students. As a result, not only does Dr. Jones have the opportunity to teach, to engage, and to learn alongside these students, he also has the opportunity to mentor multiple students through intentional relationships for the cause of Christ.
Jones' completed his Ph.D. by examining the humanity of Jesus in Matthew and is in prayerful and practical consideration of how to be a good steward of this degree. When not serving students, or teaching, or engaging in community and church, he enjoys spending time with his amazing wife, Cathy, and kids, Hannah, Tyler, and Mackenzie. If there's any time remaining, Dr. Jones likes to run and play golf.
Presentations
- "Foundations" as the Faculty in Residence at Summit Ministries Summer 2022
- "The Life, Joy, and Pleasure of Real Manhood" Lecture Series at Colorado Christian Fall 2022
- "Matthean Economics & Redaction Criticism" at Evangelical Theological Society Fall 2021
- "Trusting the Bible" Six Week Teaching Series at Colorado Community Church Spring 2020
- Multiple invitations as a plenary and panel speaker at numerous CCU events, retreats, seminars, courses, chapels, and ministries 2006 - Present
- Presenter at Institute for Biblical Research on "The Humanity of Jesus in the Garden" Fall 2018
- "The Life of Jesus" Six Week Teaching Series at Colorado Community Church Fall 2018
Professional Accomplishments
- Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2021-22)
- Educational Event of the Year (2021-22)
- Faculty of the Year Award for Traditional Undergraduates (2016-17, 2020-21)
- Outstanding Faculty Member for CAGS Biblical Studies & Theology (2016-17)
- Affiliate Faculty Member of the Year (2010-11 & 2014-15)
- Staff Member of the Year (2006-07 & 2011-12)
- Honors Graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary (2005)
Publications
- The Humanity of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel. Pickwick Publications. 2021.
- The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by Jonathan T. Pennington. Journal of Evangelical Theological Studies. July 2018.
- The Imitation of Christ by Thomas Á Kempis. CCU Review of Books, Culture, Media and Life in the 21st Century.Summer 2018.
- Justification: Five Views by James K. Beilby & Paul Rhodes Eddy, eds. The Pneuma Review. Spring 2014.
Professional Societies
- Evangelical Theological Society
- Institute for Biblical Research