James Watson

James Watson is a seasoned professional in church research and education, currently serving as a Research Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research since January 2024, where leadership is provided for a research project on church plants in Canada. Watson has been an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Tyndale University since 2016 and has extensive experience as a Corps Health and Planting Consultant for The Salvation Army in Canada from September 2008 to December 2023. Previous roles include Adjunct Faculty and Teaching Assistant at Fuller Theological Seminary (2006-2014), Instructor/Adjunct Faculty at Emmanuel Bible College (2004-2012), and Church Resource Specialist at Outreach Canada Ministries (2003-2008). Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from McMaster Divinity College.