Adjunct Professor of Apologetics

Professor Bristley brings his zeal for the gospel and its defense to challenge students to earnestly contend for the faith and gain the wisdom whereby they can distinguish between biblical truth and various spiritual counterfeits.

EDUCATION

• B.A., Covenant College (1978)
• M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary (1984)
• Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary (1989)

MINISTRY

• Trinity Reformed Church, Cincinnati, OH (1984–1985)
• Grace Presbyterian Chapel, Rocky Mount, VA (1991–1993)
• Providence Presbyterian Church, Madison, WI (1998–2004)
• Covenant Reformed Church, Grass Valley, CA (2004–present)

PUBLICATIONS

• Guide to the Writings of Herman Bavinck. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008.
• Guide to the Writings of Cornelius Van Til, 1895-1987. Chicago: Olive Tree Press, 1995.
• The Works of Cornelius Van Til (CD-ROM) Editor.
• An Historical Bibliography of the Heidelberg Catechism.
• co-author, God's Wonderful Works: Creation in Six Days. Arlington Heights, IL: Christian Liberty Press, 1998.
• co-author, Streams of Civilization: Cultures in Conflict Since the Reformation. vol. 2. Arlington Heights, IL: Christian Liberty Press.
• The James I. Good Collection (CD-ROM), editor.
• Journey Magazine and the Reformed Herald, articles.