Dare to Lead

CHAD BIRD

Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he shares deep insights into Scripture and theology with readers, listeners, and audiences worldwidewhat we as a church must do to both hear and respond.

Biography: 

is a Scholar in Residence at 1517, where he brings his deep knowledge of Scripture and theology to readers, listeners, and audiences around the world. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. A prolific author, Chad has written numerous books, including Night Driving, The Christ Key, Unveiling Mercy, Hitchhiking with Prophets, and, most recently, Untamed Prayers (1517 Publishing).

He is also the co-host of the popular podcast 40 Minutes in the Old Testament. A highly sought-after speaker and teacher, Chad combines theological insight with a servant’s heart.

A Texan and avid runner, he and his wife, Stacy, enjoy traveling together and spending time with their grandchildren.

Prof. Luke Thompson (M.Div theology, M.A. philosophy)

Taught philosophy courses at Wisconsin Lutheran College and Bethany Lutheran College before becoming a pastor in WELS. He served eight years in Ottawa, ON, Canada, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran, where he ministered to government workers, South Sudanese immigrants and the university students of University of Ottawa and Carleton University.

For over twenty years, he has worked with and help start campus ministries. His most recent divine call is to Martin Luther College, where he teaches theology, history, and philosophy and leads a “film and philosophy” club and a Great Books club.

He is author of Your Life Has Meaning (a study on Ecclesiastes and philosophy) (NPH) and co-author of Quick to Listen (NPH).