Instructor Profile: Robert Elliott
/Robert teaches church history for RBS.
Conversion
Robert has been blessed to be raised in a Christian home, yet into his mid-teens he resented this due to the restrictions that he experienced. At 15 he was greatly humbled by the consequences of sin and at that point the Lord did a work of grace in his young, rebellious heart.
Quite quickly as a new Christian he embraced the Doctrines of Grace and began to read Spurgeon's sermons and wrestled with a conviction that the Lord was calling him to preach the gospel.
Family
Robert has been married to Janice since 1985, and together they have three grown and married daughters who have so far given them 7 grandchildren with a set of twins.
Vocation
Pastor of the Reformed Baptist Church of Riverside, CA.
Hobbies
Robert used to love to play real football (soccer), now he just enjoys watching it.
Horses and dogs fill much of his and Janice’s time.
Ministry Experience
Robert was an Assistant Pastor in Glasgow, Scotland for 3 years before going to a village 50 miles South of Glasgow to pastor there for 5 years. In 1995, he was invited to Riverside, CA where he has preached and shepherded Christ's church ever since.
Education
Free Presbyterian Theological Halls, 4 year degree; Reformed Baptist Seminary, M.Div.
Teaching Experience
Robert has taught church history in Reformed Baptist Seminary, Trinity Pastors College, and Lusaka Ministerial College / Copperbelt Ministerial College.
Research Interests
Church History.