Nazarene Theological College-Brisbane and the Asia-Pacific Region announced the election of a new principal for the college.

In a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees on August 19, Rob Fringer was elected the school's new leader.

Fringer has served as associate lecturer in biblical studies and biblical languages at NTC-Brisbane since 2013. He is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and has more than 15 years of pastoral experience working in youth and adult discipleship and community outreach.

In 1999, Fringer completed his undergraduate degree in philosophy and theology from Point Loma Nazarene University. He completed his Master of Arts in Theology through Nazarene Theological Seminary, with an emphasis in New Testament and Greek, and is currently a Ph.D. candidate in New Testament studies and biblical theology through Nazarene Theological College-Manchester and awarded by the University of Manchester with an estimated completion in 2016.

Fringer has published several articles and co-authored several books, including the recently released Theology of Luck: Fate, Chaos, & Faith.

“Rob has distinguished himself as a servant leader and an academic scholar in serving Christ and His Church,” said John Moore, regional education coordinator. “Rob’s creative abilities combined with his love for people and the mission of Christ’s Church will serve the Kingdom well.”

Fringer follows Bruce Allder, who recently resigned from NTC-Brisbane after serving for 16 years as principal. Allder accepted the position of missional district superintendent of the Australia North and West District.

Prayer is requested for Rob, his wife, Vanessa, and their two children, Brenden and Sierra, as Rob assumes this new ministry responsibility.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region