galindo received a b.a. from northeastern college (1977) and a m.r.e. (1979), m.div. (1981) and ed.d. (1987) from new orleans baptist theological seminary. he began his professional career as a principal-administrator for horeb christian school (1987-1991). he then served as a chaplain at vitas innovative hospice care (1991-1993) before moving to parish work, where he was the pastoral associate for christian education at vienna baptist church (1993-1999). galindo then moved into the academic field where he served as dean and professor of christian formation and leadership at baptist theological seminary at richmond in virginia (1999-2013). he currently serves as the associate dean for lifelong learning and director of online education at columbia theological seminary. he is also the executive director for educational consultants, inc and is on the faculty for the leadership in ministry workshops.