John Lepera

John Lepera serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Arts & Sciences at Lancaster Bible College, with additional affiliations in the Bible & Theology Departments. His interdisciplinary career spans academia, theology, physics, and technology sectors.

His academic credentials include:

• ThD in Practical Theology from Faith Theological Seminary
• MDiv in Traditional Pastoral Training from Faith Theological Seminary
• MA in Biblical Literature/Christian Education from Faith Theological Seminary
• MS in Physics and Structural Geology from Ball State University
• BS in Teaching Physics and Mathematics from Ball State University and Purdue University

Dr. Lepera's research bridges theological and scientific domains, focusing on practical theology applications, radiometric dating methodologies, and educational tool development for biblical languages and mathematics. His work integrates physics principles with theological discourse, particularly in creation studies and science-faith dialogue. He has developed specialized resources including Biblical Greek/Hebrew tools and mathematics curricula.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Election as President of Ball State University's Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Honorary chapter
• Junior-year Outstanding Physics Student Award
• National Science Foundation research grant for Nuclear Quadrupole Resonance Spectroscopy

Dr. Lepera's professional trajectory encompasses professorial roles at Geneva College/CUTS and Faith Theological Seminary where he served as Director of Admissions and Director of the Undergraduate Program. His industry experience includes rocket science at TRW/Northrup, National Product Marketing Management at Texas Instruments, and co-ownership of University Business Machines. Ordained by both the American Presbyterian Church and International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, he currently serves as Interim Pastor at Hope Chapel while maintaining active engagement in physics education through Sigma Pi Sigma.