ROBERT D. PRESCOTT-EZICKSON, PH. D.
P. O. Box 383
Canton, Connecticut 06019
PHONE: 203-530-0051
EMAIL: revdrrob@excite.com
WEB PAGE: www.dayjesusreturns.com
SKYPE: robert.prescott.ezickson
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Born: Philadelphia, PA October 1, 1955
Married: Barbara Jane Prescott September 25, 1982
Children: Megan Elizabeth Prescott-Ezickson July 8, 1987
Kristen Nicole Prescott-Ezickson April 12, 1990
Ordained: Paoli Baptist Church, Paoli, PA November 27, 1983
Denominational Affiliation: American Baptist Churches USA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Ph. D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary December, 1986
Major: Missions
Minors: New Testament Literature, Pastoral Care
Basic Unit: CPE in the Local Parish
Dissertation: "The Sending Theme in the Gospel of John:
Implications for Theology of Mission"
M. Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary May, 1982
B. A. Indiana University of PA May, 1977
PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE:
Pastor First Baptist Church, Meriden, CT 1993-2010
Co-Pastor First Baptist Church, Meriden, CT 1991-1992
Co-Pastor First Baptist Church, Vineland, NJ 1988-1991
Pastor First Baptist Church, Elizabeth, IN 1983-1987
Pastor Coldwater Baptist Mission, Coldwater, MI 1981-1982
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Assistant Professor Central Connecticut State University 8/11 - present
Courses: World Religions, Introduction to New Testament, The Many Faces of Jesus, Introduction to Old Testament, Development of Modern Christian Thought, Philosophy of Religion.
Online Adjunct faculty Grand Canyon University 9/10 - present
Approved to teach twenty-three different online courses offered by GCU.
Adjunct faculty Central Connecticut State University 8/98- present
Courses: World Religions, Introduction to New Testament, The Many Faces of Jesus, Introduction to Old Testament, Development of Modern Christian Thought
Adjunct faculty Cumberland County College, Vineland, NJ 1/89-12/90
Courses: Introduction to Religion, World Religions
Adjunct faculty Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ 8/90-12/90
Courses: Philosophy of Religion
Campus Supervisor for Supervised Ministry Experience
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY 1986-1987.
D. Min. Assistant for Supervised Field Experience
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY 1984-1985
DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS:
Mission Meriden - Founding member 1999 - 2004
ABCCONN Ministers Council - President - 1999 - 2002
South Central Baptist Association - Moderator - 1999 - 2002
ABCCONN Ministers Council - Treasurer 1999
Evangelism Task Force of ABCCONN - 1997 - 1999
American Baptist Evangelicals-
Coordinator for ABCCONN Chapter 1995 - 2005
Meriden Clergy Association - President - 1997 - 1999
Pastors Steering Committee - March for Jesus, Meriden 1996 - 1999
Kiwanis of Meriden, CT - served on Board of Directors 1995 - 2010
Annual Program Committee -
American Baptist Churches of CT 1995-1997 2011 - present
Board of Trustees - Baptist Home of South Jersey 1989 -1991
AWARDS & HONORS:
Respondent - ABCUSA President's Dialog sponsored by ABCCONN Minister's Council, Winter, 1993
Listed in "Marquis' Who's Who in The East", 1997 edition
Listed in "Strathmere's Who's Who Directories", 1997 edition
Listed in "Marquis' Who's Who in the World", 1998 edition
BOOKS:
The Day Jesus Returns; Frederick, MD: PublishAmerica, 2009
What Jesus Did: The Answer to WWJD; Lima, OH: CSS Publishing Co., 2004.
God has a Plan for You; Lima, OH: CSS Publishing Co., 2001.
ARTICLES
“Religion and Ethics in Higher Education: Reinforcing Basic Values,” OneVoice, 2012.
“Fair Compensation for Clergy,” ABE Journal, June, 2000.
"Working with the Church Consultant," Net Results, Volume XVI, No. 11, November, 1995, pp. 12-13, 32.
"The Gift of Myrrh: The Gift No One Wants," The Clergy Journal, Volume LXX, No. 2, November/December, 1993, pp. 42-43.
WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS
"Teaching Methods for Adults and Approaches to Bible Study," a 1.5 hour workshop presentation for the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut Christian Education Fair, October, 1993.
“Rooted in the Word: Personal Bible Study for Spiritual Growth,” a 1.5 hour workshop presentation for the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut Spring Fling, March, 2001.
"Stewardship as a Spiritual Discipline," a 1.5 hour workshop presentation for the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, Spring Fling, March 2003.
"Fair Compensation for Clergy," a 1.5 hour workshop presentation for the American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, Spring Fling, March 2004.
“The Day Jesus Returns,” a 6 hour seminar on the study of biblical prophecy, presented at a training session for the ministers of Sanctuary of Faith and Glory Church, Windsor, Connecticut.
“Religion and Ethics in Higher Education: Reinforcing Basic Values,” a paper and conference presentation and publication for OneVoice, accepted for presentation in Tarrytown, NY, October 22, 2011.