Dean Flemming

Dr. Dean Flemming is a respected New Testament scholar and professor who has made significant contributions to missional theology and biblical interpretation. A longtime educator, Flemming brings to his scholarship a deep commitment to the global church and a passion for exploring how Scripture shapes the mission and identity of Christian communities in diverse cultural contexts. His academic work is marked by a blend of rigorous exegesis and practical theological reflection, making his writings accessible and relevant for both scholars and church leaders. With a background in both pastoral ministry and cross-cultural theological education, Flemming offers a perspective that is both grounded and globally engaged. Among his most influential works is the book Foretaste of the Future: Reading Revelation in Light of God's Mission, in which Flemming reexamines the often-misunderstood book of Revelation through a missional lens. Rather than focusing solely on apocalyptic speculation or end-times chronology, Flemming invites readers to see Revelation as a theological vision of hope, resistance, and faithful witness in the face of empire. He highlights the book's call to embody God's kingdom values in the present as a "foretaste" of the coming new creation. Flemming's work stands out as a biblically rooted and pastorally sensitive contribution to the interpretation of Revelation, reinforcing Flemming's reputation as a scholar who brings clarity, courage, and compassion to the study of Scripture.