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Dr. Alfred Poirier (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor of pastoral theology at Westminster Theological Seminary.

Dr. Poirier has held several additional teaching positions and has 38 years of pastoral ministry experience, including his time as a pastor at Rocky Mountain Community Church (PCA) in Billings, Montana for 26 years. Dr. Poirier’s academic interests lie in the areas of pastoral counseling and expository preaching. He is the author of The Peacemaking Pastor (Baker, 2006), and Words that Cut: Learning to Take Criticism in Light of the Gospel (Peacemaker Ministries) and several articles in The Journal of Biblical Counseling.

Dr. Poirier has been married to his wife, Trudy, for 44 years and together they have 3 children: Sarah Clark, Sonja Stordahl, and Anya Valeriano; and 11 grandchildren.

EDUCATION

  • DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary, 2004
  • MDiv, Westminster Seminary California, 1984
  • MAR, Westminster Seminary California, 1983
  • BA in Religious Studies, California State University, Chico, 1980

CHURCH MINISTRY

  • Senior Pastor, Rocky Mountain Community Church (PCA), 1992–present
  • Pastor, Oak Hill Presbyterian Church (OPC), 1984–1992
  • Interim Pastor, Del Mar Community Church, 1983–1984
  • Associate Pastor, Del Mar Community Church, 1982–1983
  • Youth Pastor, Del Mar Community Church, 1980–1982

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • Visiting Professor of Pastoral Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, 2018–present
  • Adjunct Lecturer in Pastoral Theology, Westminster Seminary California, 2000, 2002, 2006–2018
  • Adjunct Faculty, National Litigation Academy, Alliance Defense Fund, 1999–2009
  • Adjunct Faculty, Blackstone Fellowship, Alliance Defense Fund, 1999–present
  • Adjunct Instructor and Certified Mediator, Peacemakers Ministries, 1994–2009

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The Peacemaking Pastor: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Church Conflict

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Alfred Poirier

The Peacemaking Pastor: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Church Conflict

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ARTICLES

Loving Discipline

Loving Discipline

Our understanding of discipline is too narrow. More than punishing or correcting, discipline is an act of love that shapes us to Christ. And it does far more good than harm in the end.

Alfred Poirier

October 14, 2023

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Defense and Reconciliation | A Faculty Interview with Alfred Poirier

Defense and Reconciliation | A Faculty Interview with Alfred Poirier

Jeff Hart interviews Alfred Poirier on the ministry of reconciliation.

Alfred Poirier

December 1, 2022

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Church Discipline and the Reformation

Church Discipline and the Reformation

Alfred Poirier

May 2, 2018

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The Lesser of Two Evils

The Lesser of Two Evils

Alfred Poirier tackles common questions regarding how to vote morally, whether it's a Christian obligation to vote, and what to think about third-party voting.

Alfred Poirier

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Defense and Reconciliation | A Faculty Interview with Alfred Poirier

Defense and Reconciliation | A Faculty Interview with Alfred Poirier

Jeff Hart interviews Alfred Poirier on the ministry of reconciliation.

Alfred Poirier

December 1, 2022

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The Day of Judgment

The Day of Judgment

Alfred Poirier

November 18, 2024

CHAPEL

"Lord Teach Us to Pray"

"Lord Teach Us to Pray"

Alfred Poirier

September 12, 2024

CHAPEL

How Should the Church Treat Mental Health?

How Should the Church Treat Mental Health?

Alfred Poirier

February 7, 2024

PODCAST

Should Pastors Be Political?

Should Pastors Be Political?

Is there a place for pastors to ever speak on political topics?

Alfred Poirier

November 24, 2023

PODCAST

Does God Care How Christians Vote?

Does God Care How Christians Vote?

What does Christian faith have to do with voting?

Alfred Poirier

November 24, 2023

PODCAST

An Interview with Dr. Mark Garcia

An Interview with Dr. Mark Garcia

Alfred Poirier

September 1, 2021

BLOG

Useful to the Master

Useful to the Master

Alfred Poirier

March 20, 2019

CHAPEL

Ruling and Teaching

Ruling and Teaching

Alfred Poirier

November 20, 2018

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