Dr. Dan Degeer
Dan and his wife, Lori, are originally from Peterborough, Ontario and have been partners together in ministry since 1984. Dan has spent most of his adult life in biblical education equipping and coaching young people in their pursuit to be passionate followers of Jesus.
He graduated from Kawartha Lakes Bible College in 1978, where he then served for the next thirty-seven years, including as president from 1988-2015. He joined the faculty at Emmaus in the summer of 2022 and serves in the Bible and Ministry Department teaching courses in Old Testament, Homiletics, and Hermeneutics.
Dan earned a diploma from Kawartha Lakes Bible College, 1978; a BA in Psychology from Trent University, 1981; an MA in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, 1987; and a D.Min. in homiletics from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 2018.
Dan and Lori fellowship at Anchor Community Church here in Dubuque where Dan also serves as part of the preaching team.
Dr. Dan Fleming
Daniel Fleming was raised as a missionary kid in Lima Peru and Bogota Colombia before coming to Emmaus as a student in 2003. He went on to earn his masters and PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School before returning to Dubuque in 2018. Daniel joined the faculty of Emmaus University in 2025.
Daniel, his wife Abby, and four children live in Asbury. He serves as a deacon at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel as well as an adjunct professor in cybersecurity at the University of Dubuque. He enjoys camping and fishing with his children when time and weather allow.
Daniel loves examining the relationship of technology, scripture, and spiritual life.
Dr. David Macleod
David MacLeod was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, and raised in Massachusetts (USA). At the age of 16 he became a born-again Christian. After graduating from Worcester State University, he attended Dallas Theological Seminary, where he eventually earned two degrees (ThM and PhD). While at Dallas he formed friendships with Dave Glock and Jack Fish—friendships that have lasted for decades. After graduating from Dallas he spent a summer at Camp Berea in New Hampshire where he met Linda Courtney of Saratoga Springs, New York. He was “smitten at first sight.” They married in 1971 and now have four adult children and three grandchildren.
From 1970–78 David and Linda lived in Colorado where Dave taught at Western Bible College (now Colorado Christian University). During that time he was deeply involved in the work of Littleton Bible Chapel and became best friends with Alex Strauch. In those years he began a regular preaching ministry among the Brethren assemblies in Colorado. Dave joined the Emmaus faculty in 1983, where he is now Professor Emeritus of Bible and Theology.
He regularly preaches in his home assembly, Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel, and Chicago area assemblies. He has written articles for The Emmaus Journal, Journey Magazine, and Bibliotheca Sacra, America’s oldest theological quarterly. He has also written articles for BAHN, Brethren Archivists and Historians Network, and he has written three books: The Epistle to the Hebrews for Emmaus Worldwide, The Seven Last Things for Emmaus College Press, and The Suffering Servant of the Lord: A Prophecy of Jesus Christ for Wipf and Stock.
Dr. Jonathon J. Routley
Jonathan J. Routley (JJ) has taught archaeology, geography, Bible, and theology classes at Emmaus since 2016. JJ is a graduate of the one-year Bible certificate at Emmaus (1999-2000). He has studied at Wheaton College, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary, Columbia International University, and Western Seminary. JJ earned a PhD in Theological Studies from Columbia International University in 2022. He previously served at Emmaus in roles of Alumni/Emmaus Ministries Director and Director of Spiritual Life. He has also taught courses in the Educational Ministries and Inter-Area Studies departments at Emmaus.
JJ serves on the Board of Directors for the Associates for Biblical Research, a Christian apologetics ministry dedicated to demonstrating the historical reliability of the Bible through archaeological and biblical research. He has led several groups of students and alumni to participate in excavation at ancient Shiloh in Israel. JJ enjoys writing, and has written articles for the Gospel Coalition (Jonathan J. Routley) and Cornerstone Magazine (Jonathan J. Routley - Cornerstone Magazine). He also has a couple published books available (Amazon.com: Jonathan J. Routley: books, biography, latest update).
JJ and his wife Janelle, along with their two children, fellowship at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque, Iowa.
Dr. Mark Stevenson
A native of Peterborough, Ontario, Mark came to Emmaus as a student in 1991. He returned to join the faculty in 1999. In addition to his role at Emmaus, Mark serves as an elder at Arbor Oaks Bible Chapel in Dubuque. He enjoys teaching a variety of subjects, including courses in New Testament, Theology, and Church History — and he loves interacting with students in and out of the classroom.
Mark and his wife, Tonya, reside in Dubuque with their four children. As a Canadian, Mark enjoys ice hockey and can be found playing regularly at the local arena in Dubuque.
Some of Mark’s publications include:
The Doctrines of Grace in an Unexpected Place: https://wipfandstock.com/9781498281096/the-doctrines-of-grace-in-an-unexpected-place/
Reflections from the Emmaus Road (co-editor): https://www.emmaus.edu/festschrift
Studies in Brethren History (contributing editor to this ongoing series): http://www.brethrenhistory.org/home.htm
Alexander Strauch
Alexander Strauch has served in the leadership and teaching ministry of Littleton Bible Chapel (near Denver, Colorado) for over 50 years. As a gifted Bible teacher and a church elder with extensive experience, Mr. Strauch has taught in more than 25 countries and has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository writing ministry. He is the author of Biblical Eldership, Men and Women: Equal Yet Different, The Hospitality Commands, Agape Leadership (with Robert L. Peterson), Meetings That Work, Leading with Love, Love or Die: Christ’s Wake-up Call to the Church, If You Bite and Devour One Another, and Paul’s Vision for the Deacons. These books have been translated into over 40 languages. In recent years, he has also made an impact on churches around the world through the ministry of BiblicalEldership.com.
He was raised in New Jersey and converted to Christ at a Bible camp in New York State. After attending Emmaus in Oak Park, Alex received his undergraduate degree from Colorado Christian University and went on to earn his Master’s in Divinity degree from Denver Seminary. For over forty years he served as an elder at Littleton Bible Chapel near Denver, Colorado. Additionally, he has taught philosophy and New Testament literature at Colorado Christian University. A gifted Bible teacher and popular speaker, Mr. Strauch has helped thousands of churches worldwide through his expository writing and teaching ministry. Much of Mr. Strauch’s teaching is now available online through Biblical Eldership Resources ( www.biblicaleldership.com) and its online training program, School of the Shepherds. Mr. Strauch and his wife, Marilyn, reside in Littleton, Colorado, near their four adult daughters and eleven grandchildren.