Dr. Stephen E. Witmer

Dr. Stephen Witmer is Adjunct Professor of New Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Witmer is the lead pastor of Pepperell Christian Fellowship in Pepperell, Massachusetts, and is ordained with the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (CCCC). He previously taught New Testament studies at the University of Cambridge. In 2017, Stephen co-founded Small Town Summits, a ministry that encourages and resources small-town pastors and laypeople across the six New England states. In addition to being a fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians, he serves on the steering committee of The Gospel Coalition New England and the editorial board of Themelios.

Dr. Witmer graduated from Wheaton College (IL) with a BA in History and Philosophy, and then studied for two years at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Dr. John Piper, completing a Graduate Certificate from Bethlehem College and Seminary. He graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with an MDiv and ThM, and then earned his Ph.D. in New Testament studies at the University of Cambridge.

Stephen’s writing has appeared in publications such as Bible Study Magazine, Themelios, Reformation 21, and on the Desiring God and Gospel Coalition websites. He has written a number of books, including “Eternity Changes Everything,” “Revelation: A 12-Week Study,” and “A Big Gospel in Small Places: Why Ministry in Forgotten Communities Matters.” He’s currently working on a volume on the book of Hebrews.

Stephen is married to Emma and they have three children.