John Harrison

John Harrison, Ph.D., is Professor of New Testament and Ministry in the Bible department at Oklahoma Christian University, serving since January 2000. Previously, he was Pulpit Minister for Carrollton Ave. Church of Christ in New Orleans and Austin Street Church of Christ in Garland, Texas, and remains active in church preaching and teaching. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and Institute for Biblical Research.

His research focuses on historical Jesus studies, the Gospels, parables of Jesus, early Christology, Jesus and Media, Second Temple Judaism, and congregational health dynamics. He presents papers at regional, national, and international academic conferences and contributes book reviews to scholarly journals. Current scholarly leadership includes serving as elected co-Chair of the International Society of Biblical Literature Synoptic Gospels section.

Harrison co-edited The New Testament Church: The Challenge of Developing Ecclesiologies (Wipf & Stock Publishers) and co-authored Longevity in Leadership: Essential Qualities of Longtime Leaders (ACU Press), reflecting his interdisciplinary work bridging biblical scholarship and practical ministry.