About Our Leadership
Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie
Lloyd John Ogilvie
Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie was honored when Fuller Theological Seminary established the Institute for Preaching that bears his name. He has the distinguished history of over 45 years in the pastorate, while also leading a national radio and television ministry, Let God Love You, for over a decade. After 28 years as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, followed by 8 years as the Chaplain of the U.S. Senate (1995-2003), Dr. Ogilvie has unique pastoral experience. He is consistently called upon as a speaker, writer, and resource consultant.
Watch Video: Dr. Ogilvie on the Vision of the Institute
Dr. Ogilvie's bibliography, video, and audio library
Dr. Mark Labberton
Mark Labberton,
Ogilvie Institute Director
Dr. Mark Labberton is the founding Director of the Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. Newly appointed to the Ogilvie Chair for Preaching, Dr. Labberton brings experience from over 25 years in pastoral ministry. Dr. Labberton cares deeply about the call and life of the preacher and to the manifestations of the Kingdom of God in the world's most overlooked places. Dr. Labberton's book,
The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God's Call to Justice (IVP, 2007) and his forthcoming book
The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor: Seeing Others Through the Eyes of Jesus (IVP, 2010) helped pave the way for The Ogilvie Institute. His writing is a clarion call for preaching that inspires servant agents of love and justice in our world. Get these books at your local bookseller or at the
Fuller Seminary Bookstore.
Nancy Walters
Nancy Walters,
Micah Groups Director
Nancy Walters is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and San Francisco Theological Seminary where she earned her M.Div in 2001. Her previous work experience in teaching and as a campus minister has equipped her for her role as the West Coast Micah Groups Director. She lives outside of San Francisco with her husband, Cal and has two children, both of whom are in college. Nancy loves the opportunity to connect with preachers around the country and throughout the world sharing the Micah Group vision. She is enthusiastic about the positive impact the ministry is having on its members, and helping new groups form! She joined the Ogilvie Institute in October of 2011. You can email her at nancywalters@micahgroups.org.
Mark Finney
Mark Finney,
Ogilvie Institute Program Manager
Mark Finney brings several years of experience as a pastor and teacher to his role as Program Manager, and he has a deep passion for equipping preachers. He earned his MDiv at Fuller Seminary, and as the recipient of the Parish Pulpit Fellowship in 2008, he spent a year leading a church and training Christian leaders in Thailand. Mark oversees the administrative management of the Ogilvie Institute, so all questions or concerns about web access, conference registration, Ogilvie Institute general information, etc. may be directed to him at information@ogilvieinstitute.org.