Professional Experience
- Professor of Christian Studies, Shorter University (2023-present)
- Associate professor of Christian Studies, Shorter University (2008-2023)
- Chair, Department of Religion and Philosophy, Shorter University (2006 – 2010)
- Assistant Professor of Religion, Shorter University (2006 – 2008)
- Pastor, First Baptist Church – Cave Spring, GA (2009 – 2011)
- Assistant Professor of Religion, Louisiana College (2002 – 2006)
- Interim Chair, Division of Religious Studies, Louisiana College (2004 – 2005)
- Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Louisiana College (2005 – 2006)
- Coordinator of College Convocations (2002 – 2003)
- Director of Church Relations, Louisiana College (1998 – 2002)
- Acting director, Central Louisiana Center, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (2003 – 2004)
- Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dawsonville, GA (1997 – 1998)
- Pastor, West Hall Baptist Church, Oakwood, GA (1991 – 1997)
- Adjunct Professor of Biblical Studies and Biblical Archaeology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1992 – 2004)
- Adjunct Professor of Theology, Truett-McConnell College (1993 – 1996)
- Director of Pre-Nursing, Instructor of Religion, William Carey College (1989 – 1991)
Additional Experience
- Bethsaida Excavations, University of Nebraska at Omaha (May 24 – June 8, 2015)
- Mideast Study abroad Program, Shorter University (March 3 – 11, 2012)
- Area Supervisor, Samford University’s Expedition to Shikhin, Israel (summer 1995; summer 2010)
- Assistant Area Supervisor, USF (summer 1994)
- Mideast Study Abroad Program, Shorter University (May – June, 2009)
- Coordinator of Shorter College Excavations at Bethsaida in Israel
- Faculty Instructor, The Jerusalem Institute for Biblical Exploration (May 2008)
- Participant, Western Turkey Tour of Archaeological Sites (Spring 2007)
- Teacher/Leader, Israel/Jodan Studies Program, Louisiana College (June 2000)
- Teacher/Leader, Egypt Study Tour, Louisiana College (June 2004)
Education
- Graduate Studies in Archaeology
- University of Nebraska at Omaha (2015)
- University of South Florida (1995 – 1996)
- New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1995 – 1996)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Biblical Studies), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1990)
- Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1984)
- Bachelor of Science, Shorter College (1982)
Professional Societies
- Society for Biblical Literature
- American Schools of Oriental Research
- Israel Exploration Society
Awards and Honors
- Recognition of Five Years of Service, Louisiana College (2003)
- Shorter College Alumni Minister of the Year Award (2008)
- Recognition for Five Years of Service in Teaching, Shorter University (2011)
- Recognized at the 2011 and 2012 Faculty/Staff Banquet as having the most positive impact on first-year students
Publications
- Contributed to the article, “Spontaneous Baptism: Have 21st Century ‘Spontaneous Baptisms’ Recaptured the Spirit of 1st Century New Testament Baptisms?” The Christian Index, November 4, 2010 (Vol. 189 No. 22).
- “When Society Abandons Godly Ways” (2 Kings 22:1-5, 23:2-4, 24-27), The Christian Index, August 16, 2007 (Vol. 186 No. 17).
- “When Sickness Strikes” (2 Kings 5:1-5, 8-16), The Christian index, August 2, 2007
(Vol. 186 No. 17). - “When Overcome By Responsibilities” (1 Kings 3:1-15), The Christian Index, July 19, 2007
(Vol. 186 No. 15). - “When You’re Discouraged” (1 Kings 19:1-18), The Christian Index, August 2, 2007
(Vol. 186 No. 16). - “Are You Old Fashioned or New Fangled?” The Carey Pulpit, Spring 2003 (Vol. 20).
- “Finish Strong: Hebrews 12:1-3), The Carey Pulpit, Fall 2002 (Vol. 19).
- “Substitutes For God: 1 Kings 12:25-33”, The Carey Pulpit, Spring 2002 (Vol. 18).
- “The Cluttered Life: Ecclesiastes 2:1-17”, The Carey Pulpit, Fall 2001 (Vol. 17).
- The Shepherd’s Staff (newsletter), Winter 1999, A Publication of the Office of Church Relations, Louisiana College.