J. Stephen Yuille
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Doctor of Philosophy in Historical Theology, Brunel University, 2006
Dissertation: “Puritan Spirituality: The Fear of God in the Affective Theology of George Swinnock”
Master of Divinity, Tyndale Seminary, 2001
Master of Theological Studies, Toronto Baptist Seminary, 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Political Science, University of Toronto, 1991
RESEARCH INTEREST
Dr. Yuille is interested in research projects related to English Puritanism.
Dr. Yuille serves as Professor of Church History in the School of Theology. Prior to his service at Southwestern, Dr. Yuille was the Vice President of Academics and Academic Dean of College at Heritage Baptist College and Seminary in Cambridge, Ontario. Additionally, he was Associate Professor of Biblical Spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr. Yuille is the author and editor of numerous books and book chapters on the Puritan theologians William Perkins, George Swinnock, John Flavel, and Thomas Manton. He has published journal articles in Themelios, Puritan Reformed Journal, and the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
He is married to Alison, and they have two daughters and two grandsons.
March 2023 – present: Preaching Pastor, Fairview Covenant Church, Granbury, Texas
July 2019 – June 2022: Part-time Preaching Pastor, Redemption Bible Chapel, London, ON
2009 – 2019: Preaching Pastor, Grace Community Church, Glen Rose, TX
2004 – 2008: Preaching Pastor, Braidwood Bible Chapel, Peterborough, ON
1995 – 2000: Missionary, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal
The Works of John Cotton: Volumes 1–5 (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, forthcoming 2025).
“A String of Pearls (Psalm 119): The Biblical Piety of Thomas Manton,” in Puritan Piety: Writings in Honor of Joel Beeke, eds. Michael Haykin and Paul Smalley (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2018), pp. 215–36.
“A Simple Method: William Perkins and the Shaping of the Protestant Pulpit,” in Distinguishing the Church: Explorations in Word, Sacrament, and Discipline, eds. Greg Peters and Matt Jenson (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2019), pp. 35–52.
“A Firm Foundation, 1844–1872,” in Set for the defense of the Gospel: A Bicentennial History of Jarvis Street Baptist Church, 1818–2018, ed. Michael Haykin (Toronto: Jarvis Street Baptist Church, 2018), pp. 41–72.
“The Wholesome Doctrine of Faith & Love,” in William Perkins: Architect of Puritanism, eds. Joel Beeke and Greg Salazar (Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2019), pp. 121–54.
“Emphasizing Spiritual Dynamics: The Pastoral Legacy of William Perkins (1558–1602),” in Reading Scripture, Learning Wisdom (Joshua Press, 2021), pp. 257–76.
“The Whole Duty of Man: The Fear of God in the Spirituality of George Swinnock,” Eusebeia: The Bulletin of the Andrew Fuller Center 2 (2004): 43–50.
“Puritan Meditation: The Gateway from the Head to the Heart,” Eusebeia: The Bulletin of the Andrew Fuller Center 4 (2005): 7–16. Puritan Meditation: The Gateway From The Head To The Heart. - Banner of Truth UK
“Zeal in the Piety of Thomas Wilson,” Eusebeia: The Bulletin of the Andrew Fuller 6 (2006): 11–20.
“How Pastoral is Open Theism? A Critique from the Writings of George Swinnock and Stephen Charnock,” Themelios 32.2 (2007): 46–61.
“Puritan Moderation: The Pursuit of Self-Mastery,” Churchman 121.3 (2007): 215–28. 121/3
“Blessedness in the Piety of William Perkins: Objective Reality or Subjective Experience?” Puritan Reformed Journal 1.2 (2009): 155–69. https://www.galaxie.com/article/prj01-2-12?
“John Owen and the Third Mark of the Church,” Puritan Reformed Journal 2.1 (2010): 215–27. John Owen And The Third Mark Of The Church -- By: J. Stephen Yuille | Galaxie Software
“Conversing with God’s Word: Scripture Meditation in the Piety of George Swinnock,” Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care 5:1 (2012): 35–55. Conversing with God's Word: Scripture Meditation in the Piety of George Swinnock - J. Stephen Yuille, 2012
“Ready to Receive: Humbling and Softening in William Perkins’s Preparation of the Heart,” Puritan Reformed Journal 5:2 (2013): 91–106. Ready To Receive: Humbling And Softening In William Perkins’s Preparation Of The Heart -- By: J. Stephen Yuille | Galaxie Software
“Solus Christus” in SBJT Forum, The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology 19.4 (Winter 2015): 129–31. SBJT-19.4-Web.pdf
“A Puritan Spiritual Household: William Perkins and the Right Ordering of the Family,” Puritan Reformed Journal 8.2 (2016): 158–82.
“A Simple Method: William Perkins and the Shaping of the Protestant Pulpit,” Puritan Reformed Journal 9.1 (2017): 215–30.
Meet J. Stephen Yuille
As a Master of Divinity student at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto, Canada, J. Stephen Yuille, professor of pastoral theology and spiritual formation at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, needed one more elective to finish his degree. Taking a course in “Puritan Piety” not only fit his schedule but would also help define his future ministry.