Justin S. Holcomb


Justin S. Holcomb is the fifth and current bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida, an author, and a professor.

Early life and education

Holcomb was born in 1973 in Sarasota. He graduated from Pine View School in 1991. Holcomb graduated from Southeastern University (Florida) in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. In 1997, he earned a Master of Arts degree in Theological Studies and a Master of Arts degree in Christian Thought from Reformed Theological Seminary. In the summer of 1996, Holcomb also studied at the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in Oxford, England. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Theological Studies from Emory University in 2003.

Career

Holcomb teaches theology and apologetics at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He previously taught at the University of Virginia, Emory University, and Agnes Scott College.
From 2005 to 2008, Holcomb served as the Director of Graduate Ministries at the Center for Christian Study, was founded in Charlottesville, Virginia.
He was ordained deacon and priest in 2006 in the Province of the [Episcopal Church of South Sudan], formerly known as Episcopal Church of Sudan. In 2008, he was transferred as a priest from the Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan to the Episcopal Church by Bishop Peter Lee, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. From 2013 to 2023, he served as the canon for vocations in the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.
Holcomb was elected as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida on January 14, 2023 and was consecrated on June 10, 2023.
Holcomb has served as a board member for GRACE (organization) since 2011.

Books

Holcomb has written or edited twenty-two books on abuse, theology, and biblical studies, including:

Books

Rid of My Disgrace: Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault On the Grace of God Is It My Fault?: Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence Know the Creeds and Councils Know the Heretics Acts: A 12-Week Study Ecclesiastes: A 12-Week Study Rid of My Disgrace: Small Group Discussion Guide What Do You Do For a Living? Caring For Survivors of Sexual Abuse Children and Trauma: Equipping Parents and Caregivers
  • ''God With Us: 365 Devotions on the Person and Work of Christ''

Children's Books

God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies God Made Me in His Image: Helping Children Appreciate Their Bodies
  • ''God Made Babies: Helping Parents Answer the Baby Question''

Edited volumes

Christian Theologies of Scripture: A Comparative Introduction Christian Theologies of Salvation: A Comparative Introduction Christian Theologies of Sacraments: A Comparative Introduction ) co-edited with David A. Johnson)
  • ''For the World: Essays in Honor of Richard L. Pratt Jr.''

Series editor

Holcomb is the series editor for the KNOW series with Zondervan:Know the Creeds and Councils Know the Heretics Know Why You Believe Know How We Got Our Bibles
  • ''Know the Theologians''