Dr. Rodney Palmer is the Chair of the Religion Department and an Associate Professor of Religion, with emphasis in Homiletics and Pastoral Ministry.

He completed his Doctor of Ministry Degree in Prophetic Preaching and Praxis at United Theological Seminary, OH, and is also a Certified Trauma Support Specialist. Palmer was born in Jamaica and pastored in the Central Jamaica Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for nine years. Prior to coming to Andrews University, he served for three years as a Senior Pastor in the Wisconsin Conference and as a Lake Union Conference Executive Committee member.

His research agenda includes multigenerational preaching and trauma-informed approaches to both preaching and higher education. He is also currently pursuing a second doctorate in higher education administration.