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Brian Tabb
President
Brian Tabb is the current President of Bethlehem College and Seminary, a position he assumed in February 2024.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:
Education and Academic Background
Brian Tabb holds several advanced degrees:
- Ph.D. in New Testament from London School of Theology
- M.Th. in New Testament from Luther Theological Seminary
- M.A. in Biblical and Pastoral Studies from Bethlehem College and Seminary
- M.A. in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College Graduate School
- B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Bible/Theology from Wheaton College2
Career at Bethlehem College and Seminary
Tabb has been associated with Bethlehem College and Seminary for nearly two decades:
- Joined as a pastoral apprentice in The Bethlehem Institute (the school's predecessor) about 19 years ago
- Became a full-time faculty member in 2009
- Served as Academic Dean from 2016 to February 2024
- Appointed Interim President from April 2023 to February 2024
- Named the third President of the institution in February 20241
Academic Contributions
Tabb is a prolific scholar and author:
- Professor of Biblical Studies at Bethlehem College and Seminary
- Author or editor of seven books on Biblical Theology, church mission, eschatology, and suffering
- General Editor of Themelios, an international theological journal published by The Gospel Coalition12
Personal Life
Brian Tabb is married to Kristin since 2005, and they have four children: Jeremiah, Julia, Judson, and Jonah. He is an active churchman, currently teaching fifth graders with his wife at The North Church in Mounds View, Minnesota.1
Leadership and Vision
As President, Tabb is known for his commitment to Reformed theology, rigorous textual analysis, and the concept of "Christian Hedonism" - the belief that "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him".1 He is described as a leader who encourages faculty excellence, institutional spirit, and financial viability while maintaining a focus on the school's mission of spreading passion for God's supremacy.1
