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Dr. Naomi Walters

Chair – Department of Theology and Ministry
Professor of Religion
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Department of Theology and Ministry
Muirhead 123
(248) 218-2143
nwalters@rochesteru.edu

Education

  • D.Min., Lipscomb University
  • M.Div., Abilene Christian University
  • B.S., Rochester College

Courses Taught

  • Christianity in Culture
  • Message of the Old Testament
  • Introduction to the Christian Faith
  • Ministry Life
  • Survey of Biblical Literature
  • Spiritual Formation
  • Worship and the Formation of Missional Communities
  • Theology of Ministry
  • Introduction to Preaching
  • Theology of Worship
  • Pastoral Care
  • Ministry of the Word
  • Mission of God: Salvation and Human Identity
  • Hospitality as Leadership
  • Gospel and Cultures
  • Practical Issues in Ministry

Professional and Academic Experience

  • Adjunct Instructor of Bible, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX (2009-2015)
  • Preaching Minister, Stamford Church of Christ, Stamford, CT (2013-2015)

Personal

Naomi enjoys reading Scripture with others, and imagining the kingdom of God described therein, a passion that informed her preaching ministry at the Stamford Church of Christ (CT) before beginning work here at Rochester. In addition to Scripture and homiletics, Naomi’s academic interests include TV, movies, and music; spiritual temperaments or types; and the lectionary/liturgical calendar.

Naomi and her husband, Jamey, have two young sons: Simon (Big Brother) and Ezra (Little Brother). She enjoys reading (really!), running, playing soccer and volleyball, listening to music, and watching TV and movies. She prefers salty snacks over sweet, coffee over tea, and any time of day over early morning.

Publications / Presentations / Performances

Publications – Articles
  • “1 Kings 17:8-16,” Finding your Voices: Sermons by Women in the Church of Christ, edited by D’Esta Love. Abilene: Abilene Christian University Press, 2015.
  • “Lord’s Supper and Hospitality.” Leaven, Volume 22.4, 2014.
  • “Why Language for God Matters.” New Wineskins, Volume 14.3, 2010.
Presentations
  • Guest preaching at local and non-local congregations. Recurring
  • Discussion Panel. “Congregational Discernment.” Church Innovations. November 2021
  • Major Book Review: “A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament by Mark Hamilton.” Christian Scholars’ Conference. Lipscomb University. June 2021
  • Discussion Panel. “Retrospective on Jack Lewis’s ‘The Ministry of Study’.” Christian Scholars’ Conference. Lipscomb University. June 2021
  • Discussion Panel. “Congregational Discernment.” Church Innovations. April 2021
  • “A Woman in Churches of Christ: My Story” ICOC Teachers’ Conference. San Antonio, TX. March 2020
  • “Please Understand Me: Spiritual Typology and Congregational Diversity.” Area Minister Professional Development. Woodside Bible Church. January 2020
  • Theme Conversation with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove. Streaming. October 2018 Rochester Christian University.
  • “Please Understand Me: Spiritual Typology” Elevate Youth Camp. Rochester Christian University. June 2018
  • Panel Respondent. “Current Trends in Homiletics: Conversations in Theory and Practice.” Christian Scholars’ Conference. Lipscomb University. June 2018
  • “Playful Interrogation and Faithful Improvisation: A Preaching Workshop.” Annual Conference. Community of Women Ministers in Churches of Christ. June 2017.
  • “Please Understand Me: Spiritual Typology and Congregational Diversity.” Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Pepperdine University. May 2017.
  • “Three Proposals for Worship.” Streaming. Rochester College. October 2017
  • “Paths to Gender-Inclusion in Leadership.” Christian Scholars’ Conference. Lipscomb University. June 2016.
  • Discussion Panel: God the Spirit by Michael Welker. Streaming. Rochester College. October 2015.
  • “Letting Scripture Read You: An Adult Bible Class Dwells in the Word.” Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Pepperdine University. May 2015.
  • “Is Anybody Listening? Preaching to Millennials.” Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Pepperdine University. May 2015.
  • Discussion Panel: Benefit of the Doubt by Gregory A. Boyd. Streaming. Rochester College. October 2014.
  • “Finding Your Preaching Voice” Preacher Initiative. Highland Oaks Church of Christ; Dallas, TX. October 2014.
  • “Gender Roles & Congregational Change.” Christian Scholars’ Conference. Lipscomb University. June 2014.
  • Leaven Journal Symposium: “Lord’s Supper and Hospitality.” Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Pepperdine University. May 2014.
  • “A Tale of Two Genders.” Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Pepperdine University. May 2014.
  • Discussion Panel: She is Called by Sara Barton. Pepperdine Bible Lectures. Pepperdine University. May 2013.
  • Discussion Panel: Unclean by Richard Beck. Streaming. Rochester College. June 2012.
  • “Everyone Needs a Good Story: Watching TV Theologically.” Summit. Abilene Christian University. September 2011.
  • Discussion Panel: The Blue Parakeet by Scot McKnight. Streaming. Rochester College. June 2011.
  • “What’s That on Your Forehead?: Discovering the Christian Calendar.” Summit. Abilene Christian University. September 2009.
  • Various book reviews in Restoration Quarterly

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