About the Contributor(s):
Les Ball has had over 25 years' experience in theological education as lecturer at Bible College of Queensland, Academic Dean at Malyon College and Dean of Brisbane College of Theology to 2009, with particular involvement in curriculum design and delivery. He has served as Greek Exegesis examiner and Church History moderator for Australian College of Theology, as Convener of the Committee on Standards for the South Pacific Association of Bible Colleges, and has been active in numerous academic and accreditation committees in Queensland and NSW. He is currently an honorary research consultant at The University of Queensland in Practical Theology.