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Norman G. Wakefield, Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus,
Pastoral Theology
Education
- B.A., Westmont College
- M.A., Wheaton College
- Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Experience
Dr. Wakefield taught at Talbot School of Theology from 1971-1976 and again from 1989-1991. He served as pastor at Shared Life Fellowship in Phoenix from 1978-1990 before coming to Phoenix Seminary in 1991. Dr. Wakefield speaks regularly at conferences and seminars around the country. He teaches a wide range of courses with a focus on intimacy with God, character development, and family ministry. Dr. Wakefield is also the founder and teacher of the interactive video study series “Living in God’s Presence.”
Publications
- Who Gives a R.I.P. about Sin? (IVP, 2002)
- Between the Words: The Art of Perceptive Listening (Revell, 2002)
- Solving Problems Before They Become Conflicts (Zondervan, 1987)
- You Can Have a Happier Family (Regal Books, 1977)
Dr. Wakefield has also coauthored the following books:
- The Heart of a Father: Building a Legacy of Faith and Joy (with Mike Nappa) (Barbour Publishing, 2001)
- Men are from Israel, Women are from Moab (with Jody Brolsma) (IVP, 2000)
- True Stories of Transformed Lives (with Mike Nappa) (Tyndale House, 1999)
- Legacy of Joy: A Devotional for Fathers (with Mike Nappa) (Barbour Publishing, 1998)
- Friend of the Lonely Heart (with Josh McDowell) (Word Publishing, 1991)
- The Dad Difference (with Josh McDowell) (Spring Arbor Distributors, 1989)