Biography
Dr. Jian Jeffrey Wu serves as a teaching pastor at Pacific Grace Mandarin Church in Burnaby, BC, and as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at the Canadian Chinese School of Theology Calgary (CCSTCal). He holds an MA in Theological Studies (New Testament) from Regent College in Vancouver and a PhD in Bible Exposition from Liberty University in Virginia. His ministry and academic work reflect a commitment to helping the church engage Scripture with clarity and depth.
Education
- PhD (2024) Bible Exposition, Liberty University
Dissertation: An Exegetical Analysis on Zechariah 11 - MATS (2021) New Testament Concentration, Regent College
- MBA (2001) Ivey Business School
- Master of Economics (1990) Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
- Bachelor of Science (1987) Peking University
Publications
- “An Approach to Properly Understand the Book of Joshua,” Jian Dao, no. 61 (2024): 1–28.
- “Background Studies in the Old Testament Exegesis,” The Gospel and Modern China, no. 22 (2023): 106–113.
- “Biblical Theological Awareness and Canonical Consciousness of the Psalter,” Direction 52, no. 2 (Fall 2023): 119–127.
- “Cognitive Environment Criticism of Deuteronomy,” The Gospel and Modern China, no. 24 (2024): 30–46.
- “Critical Examples of Word Study: How They Impact Our Exegesis, Theology, and Translation” Taiwan Journal of Theology, no. 50 (2023): 1–23.
- “Eschatological Expectations of Christ’s Two Comings,” Journal of Chinese Ecclesial Theology, vol. 3 (2024): 24–40.
- “Exposition and Theological Reflection of Isaiah 1:1–20,” Collectanea Theologica Universitatis Fujen, no. 223 (Spring 2025): 127–157.
- “Two Key Words to Understand the Prologue of the Book of Job,” Journal of Chinese Ecclesial Theology, vol. 2 (2023): 104–117.
