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Ben Shin

Benjamin C. Shin has served in the ministry as a pastor, parachurch leader and professor for more than 20 years. He is a graduate of UCLA, Talbot School of Theology and Dallas Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading, music, sports (especially the UCLA Bruins) and spending time with people. His vision and passion includes mentoring leaders, rebuilding churches and teaching the Word of God. He is married to his bride, Jen, and has two wonderful boys named Adam and Zachary. He currently serves as Associate Professor of Bible Exposition and Director of the Asian-American Ministry track for the Doctor of Ministry at Talbot School of Theology in La Mirada, Calif.

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• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Summer 2026

  Eliot Luongo (M.Div. ‘10), co-lead pastor at the Vine Church

  Ben Shin — August 27, 2026

  Eliot Luongo didn’t grow up in the church, but God used a friend’s invitation to a Korean-American congregation to spark a lifelong calling. Today,...

• Talbot Magazine

  Faculty Profile: Summer 2026

  Jamie N. Sanchez (Associate Dean of the Global Division)

  Ben Shin — August 27, 2026

  Dr. Jamie Sanchez is the Associate Dean of the Global Division and Doctoral Programs at Talbot School of Theology. She joined Biola in 2016 and...

• The Good Book Blog

  What Are The Highest Priorities For Pastors In Training?

  Ben Shin — August 26, 2026

  As a seminary professor, I have the privilege of preparing students to be future pastors. I’m often asked the question: What are the priorities...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership, Pt. 6 “The Self-Awareness of a Leader”

  Ben Shin — July 10, 2026

  The different tasks of leadership pose many challenges for a leader. It requires that the leader have a good sense of knowing the people well...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 5 “Abusing Biblical Power”

  Ben Shin — June 26, 2026

  Leading people is never an easy task. It takes great skill and character to lead people effectively. It also takes time, effort, and patience to...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 4 "Plurality Vs. Singularity"

  Ben Shin — June 10, 2026

  One of the trickiest situations within leadership has to do with how many people should be leading the church. Many people and cultures would...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 3 “Choosing the Right Leaders”

  Ben Shin — May 27, 2026

  Choosing the right leaders helps determine good leadership. This is true for every organization that requires leadership. Even the business world...

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 2 “Multiplying Mentorship”

  Ben Shin — May 13, 2026

  The whole mentorship movement continues to increase in popularity, especially within the church. Many young people today are seeking out mentors....

• The Good Book Blog

  Lessons on Leadership Pt. 1 "Paying Close Attention to Yourself"

  Ben Shin — April 29, 2026

  Leadership in the church is certainly not an easy task. It requires great diligence, faithfulness, time, energy, competence and spirituality. The...

• The Good Book Blog

  An Appreciation For Our Pastors

  Ben Shin — January 26, 2026

  “Pastor, I know I never said anything over the last ten years that you served as our pastor, but I just wanted to let you know that I really...

• Talbot Magazine

  Faculty Profile: Winter 2026

  Jamin Goggin (Associate Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership)

  Ben Shin — January 22, 2026

  Jamin Goggin (B.A. ’03, M.A. ’08, M.A. ’08), one of the newest additions to Talbot’s faculty, is a pastor, author, and theologian whose work is...

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Winter 2026

  David Fandey (M.Div. ‘93), lead pastor of the fields

  Ben Shin — January 22, 2026

  David Fandey is the lead pastor of The Fields, which he planted in 2003 in Carlsbad, California (thefieldschurch.org). He and his wife, Wilma, grew...

• The Good Book Blog

  A Tribute to Dr. Mick Boersma: A Man Who Loved Greatly

  Ben Shin — December 01, 2025

  Dr. Mick Boersma was a man who loved greatly and who was greatly loved by all. Mick was born on September 2, 1948, and passed into glory to be with...

• Talbot Magazine

  Faculty Profile: Summer 2025

  Clinton E. Arnold

  Ben Shin — June 25, 2025

  Clint Arnold (B.A. ’80; M.Div. ’83) is the former dean of Talbot (2012–2022) and the past president of the Evangelical Theological Society (2011)....

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Summer 2025

  Terrance Shay (M.Div., ‘10), Family Pastor at First Chinese Baptist Church

  Ben Shin — June 25, 2025

  Terrence Shay graduated from Talbot in 2010 with a M.Div. in Evangelism and Discipleship. He is looking forward to celebrating his 25th wedding...

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Winter 2024

  Gary Osmundsen (M.A. ‘06), Philosophy Professor at GCU

  Ben Shin — January 08, 2025

  Dr. Gary Osmundsen (M.A. ’06) grew up in a loving home but felt spiritually empty, until a life-changing encounter with Christ that eventually led...

• Talbot Magazine

  How to Navigate Conversations About Sexual Identity

  What Every Pastor Needs to Know

  Ben Shin — January 08, 2025

  How can pastors better care for people in their churches who are wrestling with complex questions about sexuality and gender? Increasingly,...

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Summer 2024

  John Kwak (M.A. ‘04), Seminary Professor and Businessman

  Ben Shin — June 12, 2024

  Dr. John Kwak has spent the past 26 years in various leadership roles, including as a campus ministry staff worker with InterVarsity, pastor at...

• Talbot Magazine

  Faculty Profile: Summer 2024

  Mark Saucy (Professor of Theology)

  Ben Shin — June 12, 2024

  This issue’s faculty interview is with Dr. Mark Saucy (B.A. ’80, M.Div. ’84), a beloved theology professor at Talbot School of Theology . He has...

• Talbot Magazine

  Four Reasons the Church Still Needs the Seminary Today

  Ben Shin — December 18, 2023

  Does the local church need the institution of a seminary? Many today would say “no.” The reasons that they may cite is cost of tuition,...

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Winter 2023

  Brian Howard (M.A. ‘07), President of Acts 29

  Ben Shin — December 18, 2023

  Brian Howard (M.A. ’07) has over 20 years of leadership experience as a leadership coach, nonprofit executive, church planter, lead pastor and...

• Talbot Magazine

  Faculty Profile: Orbelina Eguizabal

  Professor of Christian Higher Education

  Ben Shin — June 28, 2023

  Orbelina Eguizabal spent 20 years teaching Christian education and serving in administrative roles at Central American Theological Seminary...

• Talbot Magazine

  Alumni Profile: Spring 2023

  Kelly Larson (M.A. ‘08)

  Ben Shin — June 28, 2023

  Dr. Kelly Larson (M.A. ’08) serves as the lead pastor of Bishop Creek Community Church in Bishop, California. He received his doctorate in...

• Talbot Magazine

  Tribute to Dr. Walt Russell

  Ben Shin — December 14, 2022

  Dr. Walter Bo Russell, a longtime professor of Biola exposition who influenced thousands of students through his teaching and mentorship, passed...

• Talbot Magazine

  Some Things Never Change

  Talbot’s Faithfulness & Commitment to the Word of God Over the Years

  Ben Shin — December 14, 2022

  In a day and age where things are changing frequently and rapidly, it is comforting to know that some things never change. One of those things is...