Ronald L. Farmer was the inaugural holder of the Ernie and Edy Chapman Dean of the Wallace All Faith Chapel Chair at Chapman University, where he also served as a professor of New Testament studies. Prior to that, he taught at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Missouri. He currently teaches online courses for Brandman University, part of the Chapman University System. Ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), he served as co-minister of the Walnut Hills Christian Church in Cincinnati, OH, and currently is minister of Oakland Christian Church in Columbia, MO.