John grew up in the Pentecostal church, with both of his parents being ordained pastors during his youth. After leaving school, John felt the call of God to study and serve in the church. After serving many years running a youth ministry, he started his journey towards a PhD, completing a honours year focussing on the pericopae adulterae in the Gospel of John, and then in 2016 starting a PhD on the Spirit as gift in Acts. John finished his PhD in early 2020, and started working at AC the next day.

Besides his academic interests, John loves spending time with his wife and two young sons, watching soccer and eating food.

Ph.D. (Flinders University)
Dissertation Title The Spirit as Gift 2020

B. Th. (Hon.) (Flinders University)
Dissertation Title When The Punishment Does Not Fit The Crime 2015