About the Author

Dr. Larry W. Caldwell is a scholar, teacher, and author dedicated to exploring the intersection of Bible interpretation with the various cultures and subcultures of our contemporary world. Through his extensive research and writing, he invites readers to engage with the interpretation of the Bible in a way that resonates with our modern world, fostering a deeper understanding of how Bible interpretation both informs and is informed by the cultural landscapes we inhabit. As a result, he places heavy emphasis upon both good biblical exegesis and good cultural exegesis.

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Larry currently serves as Chief Academic Officer, and Professor of Intercultural Studies and Bible Interpretation, at Kairos University (formerly Sioux Falls Seminary) in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. In addition, he is Senior Missiologist for Converge Worldwide (formerly Baptist General Conference). Prior to this he and his wife, Mary, and family, were missionaries with Converge for 21 years in Manila, Philippines, where he was Professor of Missions and Bible Interpretation, as well as Academic Dean for a time, at Asian Theological Seminary, as well as Director of the Doctor of Missiology program of the Asia Graduate School of Theology—Philippines. While in the Philippines he also directed the Unreached Peoples Missionary Training Center as well as for several years edited the Journal of Asian Mission. Prior to their time in Manila, Larry and Mary lived and taught for parts of four years on the island of Cebu, Philippines, as well as in Harbin, China.

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In addition to a BA degree in both Biblical Studies and History from Bethel University, St. Paul, Larry holds an MDiv degree in both Old Testament and New Testament from Bethel Seminary. His ThM degree in Mission Theology and PhD in Intercultural Studies are from Fuller Seminary.

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Larry teaches regularly on contextualization, Bible interpretation, and the Bible in culture at seminaries and other training institutions throughout the world. He has authored several books and dozens of academic articles that have been published in journals both in Asia and North America. His most well-known books are Doing Bible Interpretation! and Missions and You! These books have been translated into over 20 different languages.

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Larry and Mary have four adult children and five grandchildren. When he’s not teaching, mentoring, administrating, or writing Larry enjoys running, golf, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.