Jerome Cepeda, one of our Orality Collaborators, sat down with Dr. Jill Zwyghuizen in Davao on September 11, 2026. She is an Old Testament scholar, teacher, and the academic dean of Koinonia Theological Seminary (KTS). Jill joined us to discuss the newly launched Orality Studies program. The interview has been lightly edited for clarity and readability.
Jill Zwyghuizen earned her ThM in Bible Translation and PhD in Old Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. She has two decades of teaching experience in higher education. She previously worked as a translation consultant in northeast India, Myanmar, and the Central African Republic. She has also served as an instructional designer and educational consultant with Horizon Education Network, helping Bible colleges and seminaries all over the world develop online learning programs. She currently serves as academic dean and Old Testament professor at Koinonia Theological Seminary Foundation, Inc. in Davao City, Philippines.
Jerome S. Cepeda is the lead pastor of a Lighthouse Christian Community church in Sta. Rosa, faithfully shepherding a growing and diverse congregation. Before entering full-time ministry, he worked as a registered nurse, an experience that shaped his compassion and care for people. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Biblical Studies from SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary in California and is currently pursuing a PhD in Orality at AGST. Passionate about discipleship and community, Jerome dedicates his life to guiding families, equipping believers, and fostering a church environment where transformation and genuine relationships thrive.
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