About Us

Author, Teacher and Evidential Apologist 

David Burnfield has taught apologetics for three decades; his work is focused on historical and evidential apologetics for the Christian faith. Patristic Universalism first edition was published in 2013, and in 2016 a second edition was self-published. The book Patristic Universalism defends the historical, biblical and philosophic support for the Early Church view of Universalism. Thus, the name Patristic Universalism reflects the early church belief in Universal Restoration. 

Patristic Universalism is the belief that God desires all men to be saved and achieves this desire through His Son Jesus Christ. While some forms of universalism have sprung up that teach there is no hell and that all truth is relative, this is not the universalism I'm defending. The form of universalism advocated in this book is that which was taught by some of the earliest and greatest church Fathers such as Clement of Alexandria, Origen, and Gregory of Nyssa. It adheres to all the traditional teachings with only a few areas of deviation such as the doctrine of postmortem evangelism and the doctrine of hell.

"I would fall into the category of a hopeful Universalist. While I find strong scriptural evidence for my position, I can certainly understand why other views regarding what happens to those who die apart from Christ have been advocated. But I would also say that everyone--no what matter their eschatological understanding might be--must likewise be hopeful rather than dogmatic about their particular views for none of us truly knows what will happen at the end of this age."

- David Burnfield

Daivid Burnfield's second work was ten years in the making. The book, Assessing the Synoptic Problem: A Look at Literary Independence.  At the heart of Burnfield’s work is a defense of the idea that the four canonical gospels were written independently, without the kind of literary dependence (copying from one gospel into another) that most modern scholarship argues for. Burnfield challenges common assumptions about how the similarities and differences among the Synoptic Gospels should be explained, pushing back especially against the dominant view that later evangelists drew on earlier texts or hypothetical sources like Q.  

Evangelism and Discipleship Minister

Wendy Burnfield Founded Patristic Universalism in 2012, and Rocky Mountain Universalist Church in 2026. She produces the services for Sunday, manages the website, social media pages, articles and monthly newsletter. 

I worked with Billy Graham Evangelism Missions, Need Him Global Ministries, Fish-the Net Evangelism Ministry, and Voice of the Shepherd Apologetic Ministries. Previously, served as a board member of the Christian Universalist Association. I also attended a traditional seminary on a full scholarship.  I wrote the books, "The Love and Compassion of God" and "Abundant Mercy: A Devotional", both books focus on God's redemptive power and mercy.  

"For twenty plus years, I have been a convinced Universalist. I believe that Jesus is the Great Physician and that we will all be healed of our imperfections.  I believe God is omniscient and His ways far outweigh any human. His love will reign, and no soul can be left in their poor estate. For they will be cured by the Great Physician." 

-Wendy Burnfield

 I have dedicated my life to providing spiritual counseling through the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, offering guidance and encouragement to individuals around the world. My work has connected me with people from diverse backgrounds who are seeking a deeper understanding of the Christian faith or wrestling with questions, doubts, and challenges in their spiritual journey.

I have walked alongside individuals facing some of life’s most difficult moments—including struggles with suicide, the pain of divorce, grief and loss, and many other personal and spiritual crises. In these sacred spaces, I provide compassionate listening, faith-centered guidance, and a steady presence of hope.