Kevin Conner


Kevin J. Conner was a Pentecostal theologian who was formerly the senior minister of Waverley Christian Fellowship in Melbourne, Australia. Conner is the author of nearly 60 books and has taught nationally and internationally at many churches, conferences and bible colleges.

Biography

Born in Melbourne, Australia in 1927, Conner became a Christian at the age of 14, and served in the Salvation Army until the age of 21. From 21, he became a pastor for a number of years.
In 1972, he moved to Portland, Oregon, USA to serve with Dick Iverson at Bible Temple, where he taught for a number of years.
Conner studied at Southwest International College and Southern California Theological Seminary.
In 1981, he returned to Australia and from 1986–1995 pastored Waverley Christian Fellowship.

Teaching

Conner was dean of Portland Bible College in the 1970s and is recognised as one of the leaders of the Latter Rain Movement. His books appear in prestigious bible college libraries across the world and are used as textbooks at a number of colleges.
Conner's significant contributions to theology and teaching are recognised by missions and teaching organisations such as Ministers Fellowship International, "These textbooks have gone into over 80 countries and have become great resources for Ministers, teachers, preachers and Bible college students" and Global Harvest Ministries

Personal life

Kevin Conner was married to his late first-wife Joyce, and later to his late second wife Rene. His daughter, Sharon is married to Frank Damazio, who is now senior minister of City Bible Church in Portland. His son, Mark Conner, was formerly the senior minister of CityLife Church.

Published works

Messages from Matthew ISBNMethods & Principles of Bible Research ISBNMinistries in the Cluster ISBNMinistry of Women Mystery Parables of the Kingdom New Covenant Realities Only for Catholics who believe, love and serve our Lord Jesus Christ Restoration Theology Restoring the church: principles of church life by Bill Scheidler, Dick Iverson and Kevin J Conner Restoring the family: principles of family life by Dick Iverson and Kevin Conner Table Talks The Book of Acts: early church history and the ministry of the Holy Spirit The Christian Millennium: Studies in eschatological millennial views The Church in the New Testament The Church of the Firstborn and the Birthright The Covenants The Death-Resurrection Route The Epistle to the Romans: A Commentary The Feasts of Israel The Foundations of Christian Doctrine – Study Guide The House of God which is the Church The Kingdom Cult of Self The Ministry of Women The Name of God The Passion Week Chart The Relevance of the Old Testament to a New Testament Church The Seventy Weeks Prophecy: an exposition of Daniel 9 The Tabernacle of David The Tabernacle of Moses The Temple of Solomon The Three Days & Three Nights The Vision of an Antioch Church This We Believe Tienden en offers : christelijk rentmeesterschap Stichting Hij Leeft, Zevenhuizen 1996 Tithes and Offerings To Drink or Not to Drink, New Expanded Edition To Smoke or Not to Smoke? Today's Prophets: New Testament teaching on today's prophets Understanding & Distinguishing the New Birth & the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
  • ''Kevin J. Conner's Life & Ministry Journey''