John Oswalt
Dr. John Oswalt is a beloved Bible teacher to the Indian Springs family. He is currently serving as “Visiting Distinguished Professor of the Old Testament” by the Asbury Theological Seminary. He has held faculty and leadership roles at Wesley Biblical Seminary, Asbury University and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Indian Springs welcomes his return as our 2026 Bible teacher.
Dr. Oswalt served as research professor of Old Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, MS, from 1999 to 2009; was president of Asbury College [University] in Wilmore, KY, from 1983 to 1986; faculty member of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL, from 1986 to 1989; and Interim President of Wesley Biblical Seminary, Ridgeland, MS, from 2019 to 2020.
A prolific author, Dr. Oswalt has authored 16 books including a renowned two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah and contributed to numerous articles in religious publications. He has also written numerous articles for Bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. He has served as a part-time pastor in congregations in New England and Kentucky, and is a frequent speaker in conferences, camp meetings and local churches.
Dr. Oswalt and his wife, Karen, live in Wilmore, KY.
Education:
- BA, Taylor University, Upland, IN
- BD and ThM, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY
- MA and PhD, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
4 Sermons by John Oswalt
