Curriculum Vitae
Awilda González-Tejera
2813 Golden Meadow Ave
Mesquite, TX 75181
(972) 289-1473
Education
Boston University School of Theology, Boston MA, 2003
Doctor of Theology, Biblical and Historical Studies, New Testament -major discipline, Hebrew Bible-minor discipline
Title of dissertation, “Intercession in Paul’s Letters in Light of Graeco-Roman
Practices of Intercession”
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, MA, 1996
Master of Divinity, Magna Cum Laude
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, MA, 1994
Master of Art in Christian Education, Summa Cum Laude
University of Puerto Rico, Arecibo, P.R, 1991
Undergraduate Studies, Business Administration, Accounting
Professional Teaching Experience
North Texas Area and Trinity Brazos Area, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
Dallas, TX, Licensed Ministry Training, Fall 2009 Biblical Interpretation,
Theology
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Fall 2008, Introduction to the Old
Testament
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Spring 2008, The Letter to the
Romans, Introduction to the New Testament
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Fall 2007, Biblical Interpretation
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, New York, NY, Fall 2007,
New Testament I
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, New York, NY, Fall 2007,
New Testament I, online course
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Spring 2007, The Book of Acts
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Fall 2006, Introduction to the New Testament
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, MA, Spring 2006, Survey of the New Testament
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, Spring 2005, New Testament 1: The
Gospels
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Spring 2005, Pauline Letters, Homiletic
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Fall 2004, Introduction to
New Testament, Hermeneutic
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, Spring 2003, New Testament 1: The
Gospels
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, MA, Fall 1999, Homiletic
Andover Newton Theological School, Orlando Costa Hispanic Program, Newton,
MA, Spring 1997, Pauline Letters
Andover Newton Theological School, Orlando Costa Hispanic Program, Newton,
MA, October 1995, Christian Education
Professional Service and other Ministerial Service
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, Founder and Director, 2002 to present
North Texas Area (Disciples of Christ), 2006 License Minister Training, Mentor
North Texas Area (Disciples of Christ), 2004-2005 License Minister Training, Mentor
Centro Cristiano de Oak Cliff (former Cristiana Nueva Vida Church), Disciples of Christ, Minister, January 2004 to December 2004
Cristiana Nueva Vida Church (at Oak Cliff Christian Church), Dallas, TX, Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ), Minister, June 2001 to December 2003
Christian Hospice “La Paz,” Arecibo, PR, October, 2002, Consultant
Cristiana Nueva Vida Church, Boston, MA, ABC, Minister, July 1991 to July, 2000,
Ordination, July 1993
C.E.J. Church, Arecibo, P. R., Missionary, 1980-1991, Missions to Dominican
Republic, Venezuela, Haiti, Costa Rica, Spain, Curacao
Lectures, Presentations, and Workshops
Rosemont Christian Center, Dallas, TX, Spring-Summer 2009, Bible Studies on
Philippians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians and Philemon
North Texas Area and Trinity Brazos Area, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),
Dallas, TX, Licensed Ministry Training-Leaders Team, An overview on Biblical
Interpretation and Theology
Rosemont Christian Center, Dallas, TX, September 2009, Pulpit Preaching: “Believers
Without Limits”
El Buen Pastor Church, Irving, TX, August 2009, Pulpit Preaching, “Believers
Without Limits”
León de Judá Church, Boston MA, June 2009, Women Conferences, Main Speaker,
Pulpit Preaching
Iglesia Cristiana Getsemaní, Lawrence, MA, June 2009, Pulpit Preaching
Iglesia Ebenezer, Lawrence, MA, June 2009, Pulpit Preaching
Church of God, Dallas District Women Conference, Dallas, TX, April 2009, Conference: “Do not be deceived” 2 Thess 2:1-12
Reino Unido Channel 32, Dallas, TX, April 2009, Biblical Study: “The Intercession of
the Holy Spirit,” Romans 8:26-28
Reino Unido Channel 32, Dallas, TX, April 2009, Interview, Topic: Theological
Education for Hispanics
Perkins School of Theology, SMU, Dallas, TX, March 2009, Interdisciplinary Dialogue
(Faculty): “The Role of Latinas in Religion and Religious Life,” Presentation and
Discussion of my book chapter “Biblical Equality and United States Latino
Churches” in Global Voices on Biblical Equality, WIPF and Stock Publishers,
2008
Church of God, Regional Women Retreat, Cedar Hill, TX, March 2009, Guest Speaker, Pulpit Preaching (3), Conferences (2) Main Topic: “Drinking from the Water Fountain”
Palabra de Vida Church of God, Dallas, TX, March 2009, Pulpit Preaching:
“Levantémonos y Edifiquemos” Nehemiah
Rosemont Christian Center, Dallas, TX, November 2008, Women Conference: “At His
Feet”
Munger Place Church of God, Dallas, TX October 2008, Pulpit Preaching: “Entering into
the Flowing Waters” Ezequiel 47:1-12
León de Judá Church, Boston MA, August 2008, Pulpit Preaching: “New Wine in New
Wineskins”
León de Judá Church, Boston MA, March 2008, Pulpit Preaching: “Entering into the
Flowing Waters” Ezequiel 47: 1-12
Iglesia Cristiana Evangélica, Amarillo, TX, February, 2008, Annual Women Conference, Guest Speaker, “Biblical Basis to Achieve God’s Purpose”
Centro Cristiano Nueva Vida, Alajuela, Costa Rica, December, 2008, Pulpit Preaching: “Trusting God”
The General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church, New York, NY, November
2007, Chapel Service, Pulpit Preaching: “Being Called to Ministry,” Titus 2:7-14
León de Judá Church, Boston MA, October 2007, Pulpit Preaching: “Entering into the Flowing Waters” Ezequiel 47: 1-12
Asociación de Ministros Evangélicos del Area de Lawrence (Association of Evangelical
Pastors of Lawrence), Lawrence, MA, October 2007, Radio Program, Interview and Guest Speaker
Rosemont Christian Center, 7th Annual Women Conference, Dallas, TX, October 2007,
Conference: “Woman without Limits”
Azteca America TV Station, Channel 2644-Local News, Dallas, TX, August 2007,
Interview: “Demographical Changes of the Latino Population in Dallas County”
The House of Prayer International Ministry, 36th Annual Conference, Dallas, TX, July
2007, Lectures: 1 Reyes 17:1-7, Jeremiah 15:15-21
Hispanic Pastors Meeting, North Texas Area of the Christian Church, Dallas, TX, April 2007, Lecture: Psalm 137
Munger Place Church, Dallas, TX, September 2006, Pulpit Preaching
Centro Cristiano Nueva Vida, Alajuela, Costa Rica, August 2006, Workshops: “How to
be a Successful Christian Woman” and Pulpit Preaching.
Nueva Restauración Hispanic Church (Disciples of Christ), Kaufman, TX, December, 2005: Workshop: “Latinos/as and Theological Education”
Munger Place Church, Dallas, TX, November 2005, Pulpit Preaching: “Being Grateful” and Workshop: “Hispanics and Theological Education”
Alma Visión Hispanic Television Broadcasting, Dallas, TX, October, 2005, Special Program, “The Need of Theological Education among the Latino/a Community”
Rosemont Christian Church, Dallas, TX, July, 2005, Lecture: “Building Up our Spiritual Fortress”
Radio Poderosa Broadcasting, Dallas, TX, August, 2005, Special Program: Latinos/as and Theological Education
Radio Fe Broadcasting, Dallas, TX, August, 2005, Special Program: “Latinos/as and Theological Education”
First Methodist Hispanic Church, Simi Valley, CA, May, 2005, Lecture:
“Jeremiah 5:15-21”
Radio Program “Un Amor que Alcanza,” (weekly) Radio Luz Broadcasting, Dallas, TX, November, 2003-April, 2005
Congregación Cristiana, Arecibo, PR, January 2005, Pulpit Preaching
Oak Cliff Christian Church, Dallas, TX, November, 2004, Special joint service of four Disciples of Christ churches, Pulpit Preaching: “Being Grateful”
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ, Hispanic group), Irving, TX, November, 2004, Workshops: “Leadership”
Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana (Association for Hispanic Theological Education) Biennial Assembly at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, August, 2004, Lecture: “Woman in Ministry: A Biblical Perspective”
First Methodist Hispanic Church, Simi Valley, CA, August 2004, Pulpit Preaching
Hispanic Evangelical Church, Lawrence, MA, June, 2004, Lecture: “Ecclesiastes 9:8: Sanctification, Anointing and Presence of God” and Women Conferences
León de Judá Church, Boston MA, June, 2004, Lecture: “Ecclesiastes 9:8: Sanctification, Anointing and Presence of God”
Aglow Women Ministry, Lawrence, MA, June, 2004, Workshop: “Women in Ministry: A Biblical Perspective”
Cristiana Nueva Vida Church, East Boston, MA, June, 2004, Pulpit Preaching
Rey de Reyes Church, Lawrence, MA, June, 2004, Pulpit Preaching: “Do not Hang Harps: Psalm 137”
Centro Cristiano Nueva Vida (Nueva Vida Christian Center) Alajuela, CR, May, 2004, Guest Speaker Women Retreat, Workshops: “At His Feet: Luke 10:38-42” and Pulpit Preaching
Ministerio Cristiano de Sanidad Interior (Inner Healing Christian Ministry), San José, CR, May, 2004, Lecture to doctors and psychologists: “Biblical Basis for Inner Healing Ministry”
Alma Visión Hispanic Television, Camuy, PR, December, 2003, Special Programs, Interview and Conference: “Having the Proper Attitude: Jeremiah 15:15-21”
Bethel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Dallas, TX, November, 2003, Workshops: “Christian Education”
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, October, 2003 Workshop for Women: “Leaving the Past Behind”
Hispanic Evangelical Church, Lawrence, MA, August, 2003, Lecture:
“Zachariah 4:1-10”
Cristiana Nueva Vida Church, East Boston, MA, August, 2003, Pulpit Preaching
First Methodist Hispanic Church, Simi Valley, CA, May, 2003, Lecture:
“Zachariah 4:1-10”
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, March, 2003, Workshop: “Healing your Heart: A Biblical Perspective”
Assembly of God Church, Alajuela, CR, February, 2003, Workshops: “The Christian Woman and Self-esteem: A Biblical Perspective,” and Pulpit Preaching
One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, PR, December, 2002, Workshop: “Self-esteem”
Christian Congregation of Arecibo, Arecibo, PR, October, 2002, Workshops: “Leadership,” Women Conference, and Pulpit Preaching
Christian Hospice “La Paz,” Arecibo, PR, October, 2002, Workshop for social workers, doctors and chaplains: “The Family of the Dying Patient: A Biblical Perspective of Christian Compassion”
One Stop Career Center of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, PR, October, 2002, Workshop: “Self-esteem”
León de Judá Church, Boston, MA September, 2002, Lecture: “Psalm 137”
Hispanic Evangelical Church, Lawrence, MA, September, 2002, Lecture:
“Psalm 137”
Educational Center for Biblical Studies, Dallas, TX, April-May, 2002, Workshops: “Biblical Interpretation”
Oak Cliff Christian Church, Dallas, TX, September, 2001, Lecture: “Communion with
the Spirit: 2 Cor. 13:14”
Bethel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), June, 2001, Workshop: “Women in Ministry: A Biblical Perspective”
Cristiana Nueva Vida Church, Boston, MA, January- March 2000, Leadership Training
Cristiana Nueva Vida Church, Boston, MA, March-April, 1999, Workshops: “Biblical
Interpretation”
First Baptist Church, Cambridge, MA, November, 1998, Lecture: "The Tabernacle"
Enlace Television Network, San José, Costa Rica, August 1996, Special Program, "Woman in Ministry"
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton, MA, April 1996, Lecture: "My
Spiritual Journey
Power in the City Ministry, Boston, MA, May, 1995, Workshop: “Theological
Education and Ministry”
First Baptist Church, Cambridge, MA, February, 1994, Lecture: "Ezra and Nehemiah:
The Temple Reconstruction"
Juan Bosco Episcopal Church, Boston, MA, July 1993, Workshops: “Christian Education”
First Baptist Church, Cambridge, MA, August, 1993, Lecture: “The Spirit’s Intercession:
Rom. 8:26-27”
Power in the City Ministry, Boston, MA, October 1992, Workshops: “Christian Education”
First Baptist Church, Cambridge, MA, August-October 1991, Workshops: “Family and Marriage”
Publications
Book Chapter, “Biblical Equality and United States Latino Churches” in Global Voices
on Biblical Equality: Women and Men Ministering Together in the Church, Aida
Besacon-Spencer, William David Spencer and Mimi Haddad, editors, WIPF and
Stock Publishers, 2008
Book, Filipenses, Colosenses, 1 y 2 Tesalonicenses, y Filemón, Conozca su Biblia,
Justo L. González, editor, Augsburg Fortress, March 2009
Book Review, 1 y 2 Corintios of Efraín Agosto, in Africanus Journal, Fall, 2009,
Aida Besacon-Spencer, editor, 2009
Invited Publication, Lectures and Book Presentation
Article “Latino/Latina Criticism” in Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospels (Revised), Joel
B. Green, general editor, InterVarsity Press
Article “Llamado a Conducirse Dignamente: Filipenses 1:27-30” (A Call
to Live in a way that honor the Gospel: Philippians 1:27-30) in Encuentro,
Newsletter of the Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana, September,
2009
Article “Mujeres en Ministerio: El Caso de Evodia y Síntique” (Women in Ministry:
Euodia and Syntyche) in Encuentro, Newsletter of the Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana, December, 2009
Seminario Evángelico de Puerto Rico, December 2009, Lecture on Pauline Letters and
Book presentation, Filipenses, Colosenses, 1 y 2 Tesalonicenses y Filemón, Serie
Conozca su Biblia
Iglesia Evángelica Wesleyana, San Juan, P. R. December, 2009, Book Presentation and
Pulpit Preaching
Iglesia de Mayaguez, Mayaguez, P. R., December 2009, Book Presentation and Pulpit
Preaching
Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana (Association for Hispanic Theological Education) Biennial Assembly at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur,
Georgia, August 2010, Lecture: “Biblical Equality and United States Latino Churches”
Honors and Awards
Hispanic Theological Initiative Dissertation Year Award, HTI, Princeton Theological
Seminary, Princeton, NJ, 2000
Fund for Theological Education Doctoral Award, FTE. Atlanta, GA, 2000
Hispanic Theological Initiative Mentoring Award, HTI, Princeton University, NJ, 1999
Hispanic Theological Initiative Doctoral Award, HTI, Emory University, Atlanta, GA,
1998
American Baptist Doctoral Grant, ABC, USA, Valley Forge, PA, 1998
Doctor of Theology Fellowship, Boston University School of Theology, Boston, MA,
1996-1998
Phi Alpha Chi, Gordon Conwell-Seminary Honor Society, South Hamilton, MA, 1996
Phi Alpha Chi, Gordon Conwell-Seminary Honor Society, South Hamilton, MA, 1994
Membership in Professional Societies and Ministerial Organizations
Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana, Austin, TX 1998 to present
Asociación para la Educación Teológica Hispana, Austin, TX, Member of Board of
Directors, 2006 to present
American Academy of Religion, Atlanta, GA, 1998 to present
Society of Biblical Literature, Atlanta, GA 1998 to present
Greater Dallas Community of Churches, Dallas, TX, Member of Board of Directors, January 2005 to January 2007
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