Rev. Dr. Dan Lowery is President and Associate Professor of New Testament at Pillar Seminary, where he leads an institution committed to accessible, rigorous theological education for the church in a changing world. Under his leadership, Pillar emphasizes formation that is biblically grounded, missionally oriented, and deeply connected to the lived realities of ministry rather than isolated academic study.

Dr. Lowery’s work at Pillar reflects a conviction that theological education must be both intellectually serious and practically engaged. The seminary’s model prioritizes affordability, flexibility, and relational learning, equipping leaders to serve faithfully across diverse contexts while navigating cultural, political, and social complexity with clarity and discernment.

A trained New Testament scholar, Dr. Lowery holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the University of Bristol. His academic work engages early Christian texts, biblical theology, and the historical contexts that shape Christian faith and practice. He has taught widely in Scripture and theology and remains committed to helping students read the Bible with depth, integrity, and attentiveness to its formative power.

Alongside his academic leadership, Dr. Lowery brings extensive pastoral experience, having served in congregational ministry for many years. This background grounds his scholarship in the life of the church and informs his focus on discipleship, preaching, and Christian formation. He has also served in nonprofit and board leadership roles, contributing experience in governance, strategic planning, and institutional development.

Across his teaching, writing, and leadership, Dr. Lowery is guided by a central concern: how the Gospel forms faithful allegiance in a world shaped by competing narratives. His work seeks to equip leaders who are rooted in Scripture, attentive to context, and prepared to lead with wisdom, humility, and conviction in service of the church and the world.