Dr. Robert W. Wingard (1937-1997) was Densen Franklin Professor of Religion and Director of Church Relations at Birmingham-Southern College and also served as a pastor in the United Methodist Church for sixteen years. He received his Doctor of Ministry from Emory University in 1989 and studied Biblical Archaeology at St. George's College in Jerusalem. A highly sought guest lecturer, Dr. Wingard lectured throughout Greece on the life and ministry of Paul and led four expeditions to Greece, Turkey and the Greek Islands for in-depth study of Paul's ministry. His writings include Portraits of Christ in Scripture, Portraits of Christ Volume 2 (Discipleship Resources) and many articles.