Norman G. Wakefield, EdD
Professor Emeritus, Pastoral Theology
- EdD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- MA, Wheaton College
- BA, Westmont College
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)
