Ecclesial Faculty

Rev. Ronald J. Morrison, DMin
Ecclesial Professor of Pastoral Leadership
Email: rmorrison@emmausseminary.org
Research Interests: Church Planting, Urban Ministry, C&MA
Ecclesial Tradition: Christian & Missionary Alliance
Biography
Dr. Morrison is the founding and senior pastor of Hope Alliance Bible Church in Maple Heights (Cleveland), Ohio, which was planted in 1995.
He and his wife, Anita, have been married since 1979. Dr. Morrison served in the U.S. Army (1971–1973) and worked in a factory for 21 years before going into full-time ministry. Dr. Morrison has spent time with Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) international workers in Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, and Brazil.
Dr. Morrison is also the president of the African American Association for C&MA licensed workers. He has served four terms on the Board of Directors, including four years as chairman, and is a mentor for younger urban C&MA pastors.
Academic Credentials
Bachelor of Theology, Trinity Bible College
Master of Arts, Pastoral Ministries, Trinity Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry, Christian Leadership in the Global Contexts, Alliance Theological Seminary
Courses Taught by Dr. Morrison
Introduction to Urban Ministry (MS 504)
Urban Apologetics (MS 505)
Theology of the City (TH 505)
Urban Church Planting (MS 506)
Ministry Leadership (PT 503)
