Dr. Shane J. Wood (PhD, University of Edinburgh) combines rigorous, peer-reviewed scholarship with accessible teaching and pastoral sensitivity, producing work that is both academically credible and practically helpful for churches and lay readers. His research on Revelation is grounded in primary academic publication, a sustained program of teaching and multimedia lectures, and recent book projects that reframe Revelation as an encounter with Christ rather than a closed code of predictions — a combination that explains his high standing among both scholars and congregations. He maintains a website that can be accessed with significant content:  www.shanejwood.com. 

The Book of Revelation can be terrifying, confusing, and overwhelming. Dr. Shane J. Wood simplifies Revelation by guiding us step-by-step through the proper tools to engage with the text. He addresses questions such as: “What is prophecy?”, “What do we do with the Mark of the Beast?”, and “What about the rapture?”.  

Dr. Wood's approach to Revelation demystifies the text, making it accessible and relevant for contemporary audiences. He moves beyond fear-driven interpretations to embrace its message of hope, transformation, and the ultimate victory of God's Kingdom through Jesus Christ.  

Dr. Wood is a captivating speaker who will offer valuable insights into why the message of Revelation is so important for today’s Christian and non-Christian alike. 

Dr. Wood is professor of New Testament and Its Origins at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, MO. Shane completed his Ph.D. with his dissertation entitled, "The Alter-Imperial Paradigm: Empire Studies and the Book of Revelation," published in Brill's Biblical Interpretation Series. In addition to speaking at churches and conferences worldwide, Shane produces a variety of audio, video, and written resources available at shanejwood.com. He is the author of Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation, Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life and The Alter-Imperial Paradigm: Empire Studies and the Book of Revelation. Shane and his wife, Sara, have four children and live in Joplin.