Dr. Thomas PiTTman is a pastor-scholar committed to the Word of God and the people of God. He holds degrees from San Diego Christian College (BABS), Southern California Seminary (ThM), Grand Canyon University (EdD), Shepherds Theological Seminary (DMin), and UNC Greensboro (MLIS). An ordained pastor who began ministry under Dr. David Jeremiah at Shadow Mountain Community Church, he has served as a Teaching Elder and interim pastor for several congregations. He currently serves as Vice President of Academics & Institutional Effectiveness and Associate Professor of Leadership & Research at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC, and as President of the Carolina Region of IFCA International. He speaks regularly at conferences nationally and internationally. He and his wife Roxzane have five children.