Ryan Gimple

Ryan Gimple is an Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Columbia International University, specializing in missions and church planting. He also serves as an elder at Cane Bay and actively engages in community volunteer work with refugees and immigrants.

• Education:
  • PhD in Applied Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • MA in Intercultural Studies, Wheaton College Graduate School
  • Graduate Certificate in TESL, Wheaton College Graduate School
  • BA in Christian Education and Modern Languages (German), Wheaton College

His research focuses on transformative learning in missiological contexts, intercultural communication, and practical applications of Christian education. He has co-authored a book on covenant transformative learning as a framework for mission work.