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William R. Baker, Ph.D., is professor of New Testament in the Graduate School of Hope International University. Dr. Baker has earned a Ph.D. in New Testament from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, an M.Div. and M.A. in New testament from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a B.A. in Ministry and Music from Lincoln Christian College. His book publications 1 Corinthians (Cornerstone Commentaries; Tyndale), Evangelicalism & the Stone-Campbell Movement (Vol.1; InterVarsity; Vol.2 ACU Press); Preaching James (Chalice); Sticks and The Biblical Ethics of Talk (InterVarsity); “James” and “Epistles of John” in James-Jude (Standard Bible Studies; Standard); and Personal Speech-Ethics in the Epistle of James (WUNT; J.C.B Mohr).
Bill Baker is one of the thought-leaders and pioneers of place branding. He has had a stellar career working for airlines, tour operators, national and regional tourism organizations, all levels of government, and as a place branding consultant and author.
Decades of experience, in hundreds of locations around the world, constant research and refinement have led him to recognize what works, what doesn’t, how to avoid pitfalls, and what gets the best results.
Bill has a very pragmatic edge and brings vast experience, creativity, passion – and humor to his work. He is recognized internationally as a best-selling author, presenter, and place branding coach. Bill grew up in Australia and now lives in Portland, Oregon (USA).
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;