Dr. Greg Trull
Professor of Bible and Ministry
Education
- Ph.D. Biblical Studies – Dallas Theological Seminary
- M.A. Old Testament – Western Seminary
- Th.M. Christian Education – Dallas Theological Seminary
- B.S. Education – Dallas Baptist University
- B.A. Ministry – Independent Baptist College
About Dr. Trull
Dr. Trull teaches Old Testament, Bible interpretation, and homiletics and serves as Dean of the School of Ministry. He has led study tours to Israel and Egypt, leads Corban’s Africa Training Partnership, and serves as liaison for the Whole Word Institute.
He is the senior pastor of Valley Baptist Church in Perrydale, Oregon, where he has served since 1992. Before beginning his teaching career at Corban in 1991, he worked as an associate pastor and church planter.
Dr. Trull is the author of Journeying with God: A Survey of the Old Testament (2008) and more than 15 articles and presentations published by Bibliotheca Sacra, Church Executive, Bible Study Magazine, the Evangelical Theological Society, and more. He has served as President and Vice President of the Northwest Evangelical Theological Society.
Greg married his wife, Tiffany, in 1991, and they have three children and two grandchildren. He loves the outdoors: camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, and cycling. He’s also a hardcore Dallas Cowboys fan.
Recently Taught Courses
Bible Study Methods
Learn how to study the Bible with confidence and clarity. In this course, you’ll explore biblical hermeneutics—the principles for interpreting Scripture faithfully. You’ll gain tools to understand context, uncover meaning, and apply God’s Word to your life.
Introduction to Biblical Literature
Survey the entire Bible while exploring its central themes, people, and events. This course helps you understand the overarching story of Scripture, its application in its orignal style and context, and emphasizes how its message applies to today’s world and your personal faith journey.
Preaching Scripture
Build foundational skills in biblical preaching. Learn how to interpret Scripture faithfully, craft compelling sermons, and communicate clearly and effectively. Practice sermon delivery in a supervised setting and develop your voice as a communicator of God’s Word.
Leading Ministries
Develop a biblical vision for leadership in today’s ministry settings. Engage with Scripture and leadership theory to build your character, skills, and calling. Identify your leadership strengths and learn to lead with wisdom, integrity, and purpose.
Jesus spent three years with 12 students, one of whom flunked out. The remaining 11 changed the world. We spend four years with a few hundred students who also change the world. There’s no better investment of my life.
Dr. Greg Trull
Publications
“Why Background Studies Should Stay in the Background.” Evangelical Theological Society. Nov. 2023.
“Micah 6:8 in a Critical Race Theory World.” Evangelical Theological Society. Nov. 2021.
“Putting Judah’s Downfall in Perspective Narrative Accounts Depict the Siege of Jerusalem from Multiple Angles.” Bible Study Magazine. January 2020.
“Irony & Incongruity: Details in the Story Reveal the Humor in Esther.” Bible Study Magazine. January 2019.
“A Sacred Place.” Bible Study Magazine. 2016.
“Third Person Marriage.” Start Marriage Right. Nov. 16, 2016.
“Twist of Faith: Irony in Job.” Bible Study Magazine. August 2016.
“Seeing the Risen Messiah from the Psalms: Inerrancy and Insight in Acts 2.” Theory and Practice of Biblical Hermeneutics. Essays in Honor of Elliott E. Johnson. Lampion Press, 2015.
“Preaching the Rod of Discipline in an Age of Abuse.” Evangelical Theological Society. Nov. 2015.
“The Case Against David.” Bible Study Magazine. July 2015.
“Giant Tales, Underdog Tropes.” Bible Study Magazine. May-June 2015.
“Do You Really Need a Master of Divinity to Pastor?” Church Executive. March 2014.
“Understanding Proverbs without Overpromising or Undermining.” Evangelical Theological Society. Nov. 2010.
“Preaching Ethical Issues: How Far Do We Go?” Evangelical Theological Society. 2009.
Journeying with God, Purposeful Design Publications, 2008.
“Is the Big Idea Big Enough? Single Meaning Hermeneutics and Single Idea Preaching.” Evangelical Theological Society. Expository Study Preaching Group, Rhode Island, Nov. 2008.
“Laying Hold of Wisdom: Application from Proverbs without Overpromising or Undermining.” Northwest Evangelical Society. Mar. 2006.
“Where did ‘Corban’ Come From?” Corban Magazine, 2005.
“An Exegesis of Psalm 16:10.” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 161, 2004, 304-21.
“Peter’s Interpretation of Psalm 16:8-11 in Acts 2:25-32.” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 161, 2004, 432-48.
“Views on Peter’s Use of Psalm 16:8-11 in Acts 2:24-32.” Bibliotheca Sacra. Vol. 161, 2004, 194-214.
“Making His Story Our Story: Application from Old Testament Narrative.” Evangelical Theological Society. Nov. 2004.
“Incredible Finds or Incredulous Fakes? A Consideration of the Joash Tablet and James Ossuary.” Northwest Evangelical Society. Mar. 2003.
“Peter’s Use of Psalm 16:8-11 in Acts 2:25-32.” Northwest Evangelical Society. Mar. 2001.
Fellow Faculty
Dr. Jordan Newton
Chair, School of Ministry | Director of the KAIROS Program | Associate Professor of Christian Ministry
jnewton@corban.edu(509) 308-8415
