Dr. Jane Chuaunsu teaches Christian Education courses in BSOP. She also served as an Accountant, Internal Auditor (1989-2020) and Head of Finance (2013-2020). She helps out in the BSOP Sundays. She also conducts Sunday School Training among Chinese Filipino churches in Metro Manila and all over the Philippines.

Master of Biblical Studies and Christian Education – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Doctor of Education – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines

Cum Laude, St. Scholastica’s College, BSC Accounting

Rev. Philip Co is currently the Chaplain. He was formerly the Head of the Development and Promotion Department. He coordinates and preaches for the BSOP Sundays in different Chinese Filipino churches in the country. He helps in the Library book orders. He is married to Pr. Joyce Shao Co. They have a son named Jabez.

Master of Divinity – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Sacred Theology – Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, USA
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines

Pr. Sophie Lu teaches Pentateuch, Old Testament Historical books and Biblical Hebrew. She is the editor for BSOP in Focus quarterly newsleter Chinese Section. She was a translator of Biblical language in Chinese Bible International LTD of Hong Kong since 2014.

Master of Arts – Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Master of Arts in Biblical Study – China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong
Master of Philosophy – Sichuan University, China

Dr. Sunny Lu teaches New Testament courses as Synoptic Gospels, Pauline Letters, General Epistles, and Revelation, he also teaches Research and Writings in Chinese Section.

Bachelor of Theology – Hua Dong Seminary, Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Divinity – The South East Asia Graduate School Theology
Master of Theology – The South East Asia Graduate School Theology
Doctor of Theology – Divinity School of Chu Chi College, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

A Perspective on Melchizedek in the Epistle of Hebrews from the Second Temple Jewish Literature (Tai Bei: Chinese Christian Literature Council LTD, 2019).

Dr. Michael Malessa and his wife Anke are OMF missionaries. They have three children, namely, Judit, Christian, and Heidi. He teaches Hebrew and Old Testament classes. He was the AGST Biblical Studies Program Director (2015 – 2018) and also teaches in this program.

Theology (Master in Divinity) – Freie Theologische Akademie, Germany
Master of Arts in Semitic Languages and Cultures – Leiden University, Netherlands
Doctor of Philosophy in Hebrew – Leiden University, Netherlands

Untersuchungen zur verbalen Valenz im biblischen Hebräisch (Van Gorcum, 2006).
“Valency” in Encyclopedia of Hebrew Language and Linguistics (Brill, 2013).

“Rev. Samuel Tan teaches both in campus and Downtown. He served as the Chaplain in 2015-2020. He is currently the Dean of Student Affairs (since 2015) and the Field Education Director (since 2020). He also serves as Associate Pastor of Gerizim Evangelical Church where he preaches, leads bible studies, disciples young people, and leads the worship services.”

Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Theology in Biblical Studies – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines

5th Place, Licensure Examination for Teachers, 2002
Competent Communicator Award, Toastmasters International, 2005
Competent Leader Award, Toastmasters International, 2009

Pr. Linda Tue is an Overseas Missionary Fellowship missionary and the Deputy Ministry Leader. She teaches Greek and New Testament in BSOP. She also assists in admission evaluation.

Master of Christian Studies in Spiritual Theology – Regent College, Vancouver, Canada
Master of Theology in New Testament – Regent College, Vancouver, Canada

Recipient of the Greek Prize, Regent College, 2007
Recipient of the Professor W. J. Martin Prize in Hebrew, Regent College, 2007

Mrs. Rebecca Williams is married to Dr. Joel Williams. They have three grown children, Anna, Matthew, and Luke. Rebecca teaches English as Second Language. She is a missionary with TeachBeyond, a group that seeks to transform individuals and societies by the Holy Spirit through education.

MA Intercultural Studies – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate – Cedarville University

Women’s Scholarship Recipient, Magna Cum Laude (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School)

Dr. Joel Williams is married to Mrs. Rebecca Williams. They have three grown children, Anna, Matthew, and Luke. He is a missionary with TeachBeyond, a group that seeks to transform individuals and societies by the Holy Spirit through education. In addition, Dr. Williams serves as a professor for the AGST Biblical Studies Program.

Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Marquette University

High Honors, Henry C. Thiessen Award in New Testament (Dallas Theological Seminary)
South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Teaching with Excellence Award (2009)

Other Followers of Jesus: Minor Characters as Major Figures in Mark’s Gospel (Sheffield Academic Press, 1994).
Mission in the New Testament: An Evangelical Approach (Orbis, 1998).
Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament: Mark (B & H Academic, 2020).

Rev. Dennis Bentley Yam is married to fellow alumni Ruth and have three grown-up children, namely, Rachel, Daniel, and Samuel. He is the Administrator for BSOP Online Classes, Theological Education by Extension, and Downtown Classes. He also serves as the Information Technology person. He is a missionary of Grace Evangelical Association.

Master of Divinity – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Theology – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines

Pastor Joyce Co serves as the BSOP choir conductor and music director. She is married to alumnus Rev. Philip Co. She teaches music courses and Discipleship. She helps in BSOP Sundays, promotion, and counseling. She is also a choir member and small group member of United Evangelical Church of the Philippines.

Master of Divinity – China Graduate School of Theology, Hong Kong

Elder Allen Lim is a businessman and an elder of Grace Gospel Church. He is the former Director of the Chinese Program. He is currently the Director of East Asia Ministry. He teaches New Testament and Preaching classes. He also serves as adjunct faculty of International Graduate School of Leadership.

Master of Arts in Educational Management – De la Salle University, Manila, Philippines
Master of Theology in New Testament – Dallas Theological Seminary, Texas, USA
Doctor of Philosophy Candidate in Executive Program in Educational Leadership and Management, De la Salle University, Manila, Philippines

High Honors, Henry C Thiesen Award in New Testament (Dallas Theological Seminary)

Rev. Eduardo Lo finished Master of Divinity and Master of Theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University in California, USA.
He is the recipient of The John & Jennie Solomon Award in Old Testament, The Award in Homiletics (Senior Preacher of the Year, 2003), and The Marge Niquette Award in Bible Exposition at Talbot School of Theology.
He is also involved in Far East Broadcasting Center, USA.

Dr. Joseph Shao is the son of the late Rev. Wesley Shao, married to alumna Dr. Rosa Ching Shao. He has written commentaries, books, and articles. He serves as Board Chairman of SIM Philippines; Board Chair of Asia Graduate School of Theology; Board of CCOWE Center in Hong Kong; and Editorial Advisory Board of Jian Dao: A Journal of Bible and Theology.

Master of Divinity – Asia Theological Seminary, Quezon City, Philippines
Master of Theology in Old Testament – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA
Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in Hebraic and Cognate Studies – Hebrew Union College, Ohio, USA

Rose Skillman Interfaith Fellowship 1984-88, Rabbi Kahn-Schachtel Fellowship 1985-86, and Clarence and Corale Workum Fellowship 1983-84 (Hebrew Union College)
Senior Scholar [QianBei], International Congress of Ethnic Chinese Biblical Scholars, Hong Kong, 2014.

“Messianic Hope in the Old Testament for the 21st Century” in Jesus Among the Nations: Christology in Asian Perspective (ATA Publication, 2017).
Joel, Nahum, Malachi (Asia Bible Commentary; OMF, 2013).

Dr. Rosa Shao is married to Dr. Joseph Shao. They have three grown-up children, namely, Jathniel, Ruth, and Reuelle. She teaches on campus and Online, she was formerly the Head of Field Education since 1989 up to 2019 and coordinated for the student’s weekend practicum and the summer one-month internship. She has written several books and articles. She heads the Chinese translation of the discipleship materials Call to Joy by Billie Hanks.

Master of Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Master of Education in Early Childhood Development – University of Cincinnati
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology – Ateneo de Manila University

Magna Cum Laude, University of the East, BSC Accounting,

“Age and Gender Differences in Chinese-Filipino Parent-Adolescent Conflict, Family Cohesion and Autonomy” in International Handbook of Chinese Families (Springer, 2013).
“Learning from Jesus, the Great Counselor in Today’s Broken World” in Jesus Among the Nations: Christology in Asian Perspective (ATA Publication, 2017).

Dr. Chiu Eng Tan is an alumna who teaches Chinese Folk Religions in campus, Downtown, and Online. She is the Program Director of AGST PhD Intercultural Studies and teaches in this program. She serves as Member of the Commission on Accreditation and Educational Development of Asia Theological Association and Board Member of SIM Philippines.

Master of Theology – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA
Doctor of Philosophy in Intercultural Studies – Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois, USA
Master of Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines

Cum Laude, University of San Carlos, BS Mathematics

“A Face of Christ in Binondo, Chinatown” In Christologies, Cultures, and Religions: Portraits of Christ in the Philippines (OMF Literature, 2016).
“Contextual Applications in Book of Romans” in Book of Romans (Asia Bible Commentary; ATA Publication, 2013).

Dr. Susan Tan teaches Basic Writing and Thesis Research and Writing in campus. She also teaches Pentateuch and Chinese Culture and Christianity. She serves as the Chinese Secretary to the President. She is the editor and lay-out designer for BSOP in Focus quarterly newsletter Chinese Section. She is a pastor of Glory Evangelical Church since 2009., ministering among the Chinese new immigrants.

Master of Divinity in Christian Education – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Doctor of Ministry – Singapore Bible College, Singapore

Dr. Jean Uayan is the Head of the Library from 1987 to 2018. She teaches Global Christian History, Bible Background and Culture and Filipino Church History. She has written several books and articles. She is also the BSOP Alumni Association Adviser.

Master of Theology – Asian Theological Seminary, Philippines
Doctor of Philosophy in Church History – Asia Graduate School of Theology, Philippines
Master of Biblical Studies – Biblical Seminary of the Philippines
Cert. in Middle Eastern Studies – Jerusalem University College

Magna Cum Laude, University of San Carlos, BS Math,
Magna Cum Laude, Asian Theological Seminary, Master of Theology

A Study in the Emergence and Early Development of Selected Protestant Chinese Churches in the Philippines (Langham Monographs, 2017).
“Chap Chay Lo Mi: Disentangling the Chinese-Filipino Worldview” in Doing Theology in the Philippines (OMF Literature, 2005).

Member of AGST Theological Studies/ Church History Program Committee

Ms. Raquel D. Cruz graduated Cum Laude for her BA in Christian Education at FEBIAS College of Bible.
She finished her Master in Library and Information Science at the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.
She also landed 5th place in the Board of Librarians Licensure Examinations (Professional Regulation Commission).