Dr. David Barker

Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies

David has recently retired as Professor of Biblical Studies at Heritage College & Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario, and has now been appointed as Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies by the faculty and senior administration of Heritage. He has taught at Heritage since 1978. He has served as Academic Dean, Vice-President of Academics, and Interim President over the years. His specialty is in the Old Testament, particularly the Psalms, Wisdom Books, and the Prophets. David is married to Lorraine, and they have five married children and fourteen grandchildren.

David enjoys reading, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, and spending time in his modified garage workshop.

Teaching Areas

    Courses Taught

      Research Interests

      • Psalms
      • Hermeneutics
      • Old Testament Theological
      • Pastoral Theology

      Academic Affiliations

      • Evangelical Theological Society

      Ministry Experience

      David Barker has decades of pastoral ministry experience:

      • Pastor at Summerside Community Church (formerly Westminster Hope Baptist Church) and Stoney Creek Baptist Church (formerly Central Baptist Church), both in London, Ontario.
      • Associate Pastor at Benton Street Baptist Church in Kitchener.
      • He has ministered in several churches as an interim pastor and is busy many Sundays speaking in churches across the province.

      His ministry reflects a deep commitment to the integrity in both the interpretation and application of the Bible, and the Old Testament in particular.

       

      Selected Publications

      • This Poor Man Called: Songs and Stories of David, Heritage Seminary Press, 2022, 2023
      • "The Holy Spirit's Indwelling Ministry in the Old Testament," in Nourished on the Truths of the Faith: A Festschrift in Honour of Barry H. Howson, 2026
      • "The Church and Imprecations in the Psalms: The Place of the Call to Curse in the Life of the Church Today," in Eccelsia Semper Reformanda Est: A Festschrift in Honour of Stanley K. Fowler, 2016
      • "The Joy of Sins Forgiven: An Exposition of Psalm 32," in Life is Worship: A Festschrift in Honour of Douglas A. Thomson, 2023
      • "Voices for the Pilgrimage: A Study in the Psalms of Ascent, Expository Times, 2005
      • "'The LORD Watches Over You': A Pilgrimage Reading of Psalm 121," Bibliotheca Sacra, 1995
      • "Recovering the Metaphor of Shepherd in Pastoral Leadership and Ministry," in For Christ and His Church, 2015
      • "The Waters of the Earth: An Exegetical Study of Psalm 104:1-9," Grace Theological Journal, Spring, 1986
      • "Praise and Praxis: Doxology as the Context for Kingdom Life and Ministry," The Baptist Revue of Theology, 1993
      Faculty Bookstore

      Education

      • B. Sc.University of Guelph
      • M.Div.Grace Theological Seminary
      • Th.MGrace Theological Seminary
      • Th.DGrace Theological Seminary

      Take your next step today

      Ready to explore your future with Heritage? We are here to show you around campus or connect with you virtually. Let us answer your questions as you consider costs, study options, and your application journey.

      Visit or connect
      Fund your studies
      Apply now