Derek Morphew

Derek Morphew is an itinerant bible teacher and theologian based in Cape Town, South Africa. He obtained his education at Michaelhouse, Balgowan (Matric and Post Matric A Levels), Rhodes University (BA with majors in Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology) and obtained his PhD at the University of Cape Town in the field of New Testament Studies. His career has moved through three phases; first as a pastor and church planter, second as a pastor/mentor to pastors and third, focusing on theological training and education in the Vineyard association of churches. His formal career of employment ended in January 2021. He now operates an international mentoring program for emerging pastors and leaders.

He developed and directed Vineyard Bible Institute from 1998 to 2009. He served as the Academic Dean of Vineyard Institute from 2013 to 2018.

He is married to Karin, an artist, and has two daughters, Shean and Jeanne.