Gabriel Etzel

Dr. Gabriel Etzel serves as the Associate Dean of the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity and Professor of Theology and Christian Leadership at Liberty University. He actively participates in the Evangelical Theological Society and the Association for Christian Distance Education.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
• D.Min. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.A. in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.S. from Indiana Wesleyan University

Dr. Etzel's research centers on theological education and leadership development within Christian contexts. His work bridges academic theology with practical ministry leadership, emphasizing how educational frameworks shape ecclesiastical leadership formation. He explores institutional dynamics in theological education while maintaining focus on real-world church application.