About the Author
Tom Damour has spent more than four decades teaching, writing, and preaching from the Scriptures, with a particular passion for helping people read the Bible carefully, contextually, and—above all—prayerfully.
Tom earned his B.A. in Mass Communications from Central Washington State College (now Central Washington University), where he developed an early appreciation for how language, media, and message shape the way people understand truth. He later completed a master’s degree in theology from Ambassador College in Pasadena, California (1980), focusing his studies on theology, biblical interpretation, and pastoral ministry.
Over the course of his ministry, Tom served congregations in multiple states, including West Virginia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Texas. His work has combined steady pastoral care with sustained teaching and writing, especially in the areas of:
interpreting Scripture with integrity and humility
clarifying the relationship between the Old and New Testaments
equipping lay Christians to engage difficult theological and historical questions
developing practical teaching tools—outlines, glossaries, and study kits—for use in local churches
Retired from full-time pastoral ministry since 2019, Tom continues to write, teach, and mentor readers who are serious about studying the Bible. His recent projects bring together careful exegesis, historical background, and accessible explanation, with an emphasis on what he calls pearl-string interpretation—allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture while maintaining deep respect for the text as the Word of God.
When he is not writing or studying, Tom enjoys life at a more deliberate pace, including the quiet work of amateur beekeeping—a hobby that, like his teaching, rewards patience, attentiveness, and respect for the way things were designed to work.
Tom’s ongoing goal is straightforward: to help thoughtful readers grow in confidence that the Bible is coherent, trustworthy, and meant to be read with both a renewed mind and a contrite, teachable heart.