Bradford S. Parker brings biblical scholarship, theological reflection, and ministry experience into conversation with the questions facing churches and contemporary society. Available for preaching, academic lectures, conferences, and educational workshops, he seeks to make rigorous Christian theology accessible, relevant, and meaningful to diverse audiences.

Ways to Engage

Preaching & Church Ministry

Scripture-centered preaching and teaching for worship services, retreats, and church gatherings, connecting Christian doctrine with the realities of faith and everyday life.

Academic Lectures & Conferences

Scholarly presentations and classroom discussions addressing systematic theology, theological anthropology, historical theology, and interdisciplinary research.

Workshops & Ministry Education

Educational sessions equipping pastors and ministry leaders to engage complex questions of suffering, addiction, spiritual formation, and pastoral care with theological depth and sensitivity.

Selected Speaking Topics

• Christian Hope in the Midst of Suffering
• Redemption and the Restoration of the Human Person
• Understanding Trauma and Addiction through Christian Theology
• Desire, Virtue, and Spiritual Formation
• The Church and the Challenges of Human Suffering
• Jürgen Moltmann and the Theology of Hope

Topics and formats can be adapted to the setting and audience. Sessions addressing trauma and addiction are theological and educational in scope, not clinical treatment or counseling.

About the Speaker

Bradford S. Parker is a PhD student in Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and Executive Director of Restore, a Christian ministry serving individuals and families affected by addiction and sexual brokenness. His academic interests include theological anthropology, systematic theology, historical theology, and the relationship between Christian doctrine and contemporary human experience. His work brings scholarly inquiry into conversation with the practical concerns of Christian ministry.

Explore Publications & Presentations, the Research & Scholarship page, or download the academic CV.

Speaking Engagement Inquiry

Interested in inviting Bradford to speak? Please complete the form below with your event details, proposed dates, and preferred topic. Inquiries are welcome from churches, universities, conferences, and ministry organizations. Submitting an inquiry does not confirm a booking.

Honoraria and travel arrangements can be discussed according to the event and the resources of the host organization. For general correspondence, please visit the contact page.