Koller, Tim | Denver Seminary

Dr. Timothy Koller joined Denver Seminary in 2017, where he serves as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of the Leadership program, Assistant Professor of Leadership, and occasional host of the Engage360 Podcast. He earned his PhD in Leadership Studies from Capital Seminary & Graduate School and holds an MA in Ministry and BS in Bible from Lancaster Bible College. Dr. Koller is also a certified Capable Life coach and a Genos International Emotional Intelligence Certified Practitioner.

Beyond the seminary, Dr. Koller coaches competitive youth soccer with Colorado Elevation FC and contributes to theological accreditation as a Peer Reviewer with the Association of Theological Schools and a member of the Higher Learning Commission Peer Corps. He serves his local church community as a volunteer in both children’s and student ministries at Larkspur Church.

Dr. Koller’s research focuses on the intersection of emotional intelligence and leadership, particularly examining social power, personal formation, organizational leadership, second-order change, and systems thinking. His doctoral work explored the relationship between emotional intelligence and power styles among lead pastors, research that continues to inform his teaching and scholarship. His passion is developing competent servant leaders characterized by integrity and holy imagination.

Prior to Denver Seminary, Dr. Koller served as a youth pastor, small business owner, church planter, theological higher education administrator, and professor. He has contributed to the broader church community through board service with the Reading-Berks Conference of Churches and as an elder at Koinos Community Church and Bloom Church.

In Perspective – Emotional Intelligence

In Perspective: Race and Theological Education – Developing Theological Education that Engages People of Color

Speaking

Business Development

Emotional Intelligence Training, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, S. Parker, CO, November 2024

Emotional Intelligence Training, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, Castle Rock, CO, October 2024

Emotional Intelligence Training, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center, N. Parker, CO, September 2024

Emotional Intelligence Training, GQue BBQ, Lone Tree, CO, April 2022

Emotional Intelligence Training, Core Ventures, Littleton, CO, March 2020

Retreat Speaker

Christian Retreat Center Leader Training, June 2025

Lifeline Christian Mission, September 2023

Christian Retreat Center Teens In Missionary Service camp, August 2016

Manheim Brethren in Christ student ministry, April 2016

Calvary Bible Fellowship Church student ministry, January 2011

South Ridge Community Church student ministry, September 2008

Pastor Enrichment

Alliance Center for Leadership Development, Building Resiliency in Ministry and Education, January 2026

Forge America Seminar, Using Adaptive Leadership, August 2025

EquippingU Christian & Missionary Alliance seminar, Emotional Intelligence, April 2023

Atlantic Brethren in Christ Pastor Enrichment seminar, Emotional Intelligence, September 2016

Guest Preaching

Connection Church of the Nazarene; Castle Rock, CO; June 2023

Strasburg Community Church; Strasburg, CO; October 2019

Koinos Community Church, Reading, PA; August 2015, July 2016

Certifications

Genos International Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (August 2025)
US Soccer Grassroots Coaching License (March 2023 – current)
SafeSport Certification (February 2020 – current)
State of Colorado Nonprofit Board Governance Certificate of Completion (May 2021)
Capable Life Certification, Level 1 (April 2021 – current)

Conferences