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May 2012 ProDoc Graduates
DMin Graduates
Barry Allen Armstrong Faculty Mentor: Dr. Paul Gregoire
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Southern Mississippi, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Union Baptist Church, Seminary, MS
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING MEN OF UNION BAPTIST CHURCH, SEMINARY,
MISSISSIPPI, IN FAMILY LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
John Dennis Bain Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bob Hall
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Belmont University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: Mid-America Theological Seminary
Current Position: Assistant Director of Missions, Morgan Baptist Association, Hartselle, AL
Project Report Title: DEVELOPING A MANUAL TO GUIDE CHURCHES IN THE
MORGAN BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA, IN THE SEARCH
FOR AND SELECTION OF A BIVOCATIONAL PASTOR
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Alphonso Brady, Sr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ken Taylor
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Mobile, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Mauvilla, Eight Mile, AL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF MT. OLIVE BAPTIST
CHURCH OF MAUVILLA, EIGHT MILE, ALABAMA, TO SHARE THEIR CHRISTIAN
FAITH IN A PRIMARILY AFRICIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY
Degree/Specialization: Church Planting/Missions
William Bryan Camp Faculty Mentor: Dr. Preston Nix
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Jacksonville State University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Associate Pastor, Shelbyville Mills Baptist Church, Shelbyville, TN
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF SHELBYVILLE MILLS
BAPTIST CHURCH, SHELBYVILLE, TENNESSEE, IN PERSONAL EVANGELISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specilization
Barry Floyd Cosper Faculty Mentor: Dr. Reggie Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Director of Missions, Tallapaloosa Association, Jackson’s Gap, AL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED CHURCH LEADERS OF TALLAPOOSA
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION IN ALABAMA TO IMPLEMENT CHURCH DISCIPLINE AS A
MINISTRY OF RESTORATION
Degree/Specialization: Denominational Leadership
Brandon Curtis Furr Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allen Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Georgia College and State University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Associate Pastor, Northside Baptist Church, Milledgeville, GA
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF NORTHSIDE BAPTIST
CHURCH, MILLEDGEVILLE, GEORGIA, IN BIBLE STUDY TEACHING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
James Otis Jenkins Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bill Day
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Southern University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MA
Current Position: Pastor, Baptist Bible Fellowship, Shreveport, LA
Project Report Title: DEVELOPING AN ASSOCIATIONAL CHURCH PLANTING
STRATEGY FOR THE NORTHWEST LOUISIANA BAPTIST ASSOCIATIONS
Degree/Specialization: Denominational Leadership
Blake Samuels Kersey Faculty Mentor: Dr. Donna Peavey
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: Beeson School of Divinity, MDiv
Current Position: Childrens Minister, FBC Trussville, AL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED PARENTS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
TRUSSVILLE, ALABAMA, TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN IN GRADES 1-6 SELECTED
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Huey Harold Kirby Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randy Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Louisiana Tech University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Minister to Young Adults, New Hope Baptist, Fayetteville, GA
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED YOUNG ADULT LEADERS AT NEW HOPE
BAPTIST CHURCH, FAYETTEVILLE, GEORGIA, IN RELATIONAL DISCIPLESHIP
Degree/Specialization: Church Health
Mark Anthony McSwain Faculty Mentor: Dr. Archie England
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Union University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Founder and Director, Survior2Survivor, Brownsville, TN
Project Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BEMIS,
JACKSON, TENNESSEE, TO RECLAIM INACTIVE CHURCH MEMBERS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Jay Marcus Merritt Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jake Roudkovski
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Luther Rice University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: Luther Rice University, MDiv
Current Position: State Missionary in Evangelism Ministries, Georgia Baptist Convention
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING A SELECTED GROUP OF GEORGIA BAPTIST PASTORS
IN REVIVAL PREPARATION SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Denominational Leadership
Christopher Oneal Moses Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jim Parker
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Troy University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Associate Pastor, Brainerd Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED SENIOR ADULT MEMBERS OF BRAINERD
BAPTIST CHURCH, CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, IN DISCIPLE-MAKING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Robert Hudson Mullins Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allen Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Minister to Youth, Calvary Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, AL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING A SELECTED GROUP OF COLLEGE STUDENTS AT
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA TO LEAD YOUTH SMALL
GROUPS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Neal W. Nelson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allen Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Campus Minister, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED STUDENTS OF THE BAPTIST COLLEGIATE
MINISTRY AT HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY TO USE OUTDOOR RECREATION
AS AN EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Sammy Nelson, Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mark Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Maryland, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: Columbia International University, MDiv
Current Position: Evangelist, Santa Fe River Baptist Association, Gainsville, FL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS IN THE SANTA FE RIVER
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, HIGH SPRINGS, FLORIDA IN
MARKETPLACE EVANGELISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Evangelistic Church Growth
William Harold Parris Faculty Mentor: Dr. Archie England
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: North Greenville University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Cleveland First Baptist Church, Cleveland, SC
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF CLEVELAND FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH TO DISCIPLE NEW ADULT MEMBERS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
D. Clarke Skelton Faculty Mentor: Dr. Page Brooks
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Valley Grande Baptist Church, Valley Grande, AL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF VALLEY GRANDE BAPTIST
CHURCH, VALLEY GRANDE, ALABAMA, IN RELATIONAL EVANGELISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Gerald Wade Totty Faculty Mentor: Dr. Craig Price
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Ouachita Baptist University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Rison Baptist Church, Rison, AR
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF RISON BAPTIST CHURCH,
RISON, ARKANSAS, IN PERSONAL EVANGELISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Keith Alan Zachary Faculty Mentor: Dr. Daniel Holcomb
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Leavell College, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, MA and MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, New Covenant Baptist Church, Denham Springs, LA
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF NEW COVENANT BAPTIST
CHURCH, DENHAM SPRINGS, LOUSIANA, IN CRAIG VAN GELDER'S MODEL OF
MISSIOLOGICAL ECCLESIOLOGY
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
DEdMin Graduates
Ronald Douglas Falvey Faculty Mentor: Dr. Allen England
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MARE
Current Position: Pastor, First Baptist Church, Madison, MS
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING THE MINISTERIAL STAFF OF FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH MADISON, MISSISSIPPI, IN TEAM BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Administration and Servant Leadership
Carl Ray Fondren, Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randy Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Baylor University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, MARE
Current Position: Executive Pastor, Hiland Park Baptist Church, Panama City, FL
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING A SELECTED GROUP OF MEMBERS AT HILAND PARK
BAPTIST CHURCH IN PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA, IN CHURCH STAFF AFFIRMATION
AND APPRECIATION SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Administration and Servant Leadership
Marcus Monroe Sandifer Faculty Mentor: Dr. Phillip Pinckard
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MRE
Current Position: Mission Pastor, Morrison Heights Baptist Church, Clinton, MS
Project Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO FACILITATE A CHURCH PLANT IN
THE EASTHAVEN COMMUNITY SURROUNDING THE MORRISON HEIGHTS MISSION
AND MINISTRY CAMPUS, CLINTON, MISSISSIPPI
Degree/Specialization: Church Planting/Missions
Cynthia Jean Townsend Faculty Mentor: Dr. Angela Bauman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MACE and MA in Education, Mississippi College
Current Position: Director of the Global Leadership Institute, Jackson Preparatory School,
Jackson, MS
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULTS TO SERVE AS PERSONAL
MENTORS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL IN
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Degree/Specialization: Administration and Servant Leadership
December 2012 ProDoc Graduates
DMin Graduates
Arvan Ray Campbell Faculty Mentor: Dr. Loretta Rivers
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Dillard University, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Field Missionary, Florida Baptist Convention
Report Title: DEVELOPING A DISCIPLE MAKING STRATEGY FOR FLORIDA
BAPTIST CONVENTION AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
PLANTS
Degree/Specialization: Disciple Making
Victor Troy Dixon Faculty Mentor: Dr Dennis Cole Bachelor's Degree/Institution: The Baptist College of Florida, BA Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV Current Position: Senior Pastor, Normandy Park Baptist Church, Jacksonville Fl Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF NORMANDY PARK BAPTIST
CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE, FL, WITH BIBLICAL PREACHING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Byron Esley Edens Faculty Mentor: Dr. Archie England
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of South Carolina, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Executive Director of Academic Initiatives, Associate Professor of
Business and Bible, Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING A TEAM AT THE HOLLY SPRINGS POLICE
DEPARTMENT OF HOLLY SPRINGS, GEORGIA, TO FACILITATE A LAW
ENFORCEMENT CHAPLAINS’ MINISTRY
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Charles Williams Evans Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bob Hall
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BGS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Pastor of Hopewell Baptist Church
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING THE DEACONS AT HOPEWELL BAPTIST
CHURCH, PINSON, ALABAMA, IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Jon Michael Hathcock Faculty Mentor: Dr. Donna Peavey
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Middle Tennessee State University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: SBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Minister to Children at Calvary Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama.
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING A GROUP OF PARENTS OF CALVERY BAPTIST
CHURCH, TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA IN CHILDHOOD EVANGELISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Derrick Sean Hensley Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randy Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Charleston Southern University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: SEBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Investigative Assessor Department of Social Services Gaston County
NC
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING MINISTRY LEADERS OF LAKE
BUFFUM BAPTIST CHURCH, FORT MEADE, FLORIDA, TO UTILIZE STRATEGY
PLANNING SKILLS IN DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Daniel Patrick Johnson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randy Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Ouachita Baptist University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Minister to Students First Baptist Church of Dover, Arkansas
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING THE STAFF AND KEY VOLUNTEER LEADERS
OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, DOVER, ARKANSAS, IN CHURCH-RELATED
RISK MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Student Ministry
HongZhi Ma Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mark Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Renmin University, Beijing, China, B.A.
Master’s Degree/Institution: Nanjing Seminary, Nanjing, China, M. Min.
Current Position: Special Assistant to Vice President of China Affairs, Billy Graham
Evangelistic Association
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LAY LEADERS OF THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE SERVICE OF NANJING MOCHOULU CHURCH, CHINA, IN
PROSPECTIVE MEMBER CULTIVATION SKILLS Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Robert Allen Manor, Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Daniel H. Holcomb
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Civil Engineering/Mississippi State University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Planting Pastor Harvest Point Baptist Church, Kosciusko, Mississippi;
Planting Pastor Grace Fellowship Church, Lexington, Mississippi
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED BELIEVERS OF HARVEST POINT
BAPTIST CHURCH, KOSCIUSKO, MISSISSIPPI, IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Robert Clay “Kip” McKee, Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rex Butler
Bachelor's Degree/Institution: The University of Alabama, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Silver Run Baptist Church, Seale, Alabama
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF SILVER RUN BAPTIST
CHURCH, SEALE, ALABAMA, WITH DISCIPLE-MAKING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Lenton Mitchell, Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Harold Mosley
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Pastor of Pilgrim Baptist Church Marietta, GA. Convention
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF PILGRIM BAPTIST
CHURCH MARIETTA, GEORGIA, TO GIVE A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO THE
PROSPERITY GOSPEL
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Timothy Leigh Parker Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jim Parker
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Senior Pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in Foxworth, Mississippi.
Has served there for 9 years.
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF NEW HOPE BAPTIST
CHURCH IN FOXWORTH, MISSISSIPPI, TO MINSITER TO THE HOMEBOUND
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Stuart Allen Sumrall Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pinckard
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Baylor University, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDIV
Current Position: IMB; Field Personnel, Americas
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FBC SLIDELL,
LOUISIANA, TO DEVELOP HOUSE CHURCH LEADERS IN COLOMBIA
THROUGH BIBLE STORYING
Degree/Specialization: Missions/Church Planting
James David Spray, Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Gibson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BGS
Master’s Degree/Institution: Trinity Theological Seminary, MSL (Master of Sacred
Literature) NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Pastor, Pisgah Forest Baptist Church, Brevard, North Carolina
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF PISGAH FOREST
BAPTIST CHURCH, BREVARD, NORTH CAROLINA IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP
SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
William Henry Wall Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Gibson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: William Carey University, BSB (Bachelor’s Science of
Business)
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Pastor, Providence Baptist Church, Jayess, Mississippi
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF PROVIDENCE
BAPTIST CHURCH, JAYESS, MISSISSIPPI, IN GREETER MINISTRY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
DEdMin Graduates
Jeffery Wade Box Faculty Mentor: Dr. John Gibson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Leavell College, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MACE
Current Position: Lead Pastor Walker Baptist Church Monroe, GA
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF
WALKER BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROE, GEORGIA, IN ORPHAN MINISTRY
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Les Norman Colvin Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randy Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Louisiana Tech University, BS
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MRE (Master of Religious Education)
Current Position: Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church, Zachary, Louisiana
Project Report Title: DEVELOPING AN ADULTS DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY FOR
FIRST BAPTIST CHURH, ZACHARY, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Jason Craig Erb Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jeanine C. Bozeman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Dallas Baptist University BAAS (Bachelor of Applied
Arts and Sciences)
Master’s Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MACE
Current Position: Community Pastors, Stonelake Church
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULTS OF STONELAKE CHURCH,
CLEBURNE, TEXAS, IN BEREAVEMENT MINISTY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Family Ministry
Stephen Thomas Morris Faculty Mentor: Dr Jimmy Dukes
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of South Florida, BA
Master’s Degree/Institution: SBTS, MRE (Master of Religious Education)
Current Position: Minister of Education and Administration at First Baptist Church Plant
City, Florida
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULTS IN PLANT CITY, FLORIDA
TO SERVE IN VOLUNTEER CHURCH STAFF POSITIONS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Dale Ray Prudhome Faculty Mentor: Dr. Michael Sharp
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Centenary College, BM (Bachelor Of Music) in Music
Education
Master’s Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MM (Master of Music)
Current Position: Associate Pastor of Music and Drama
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF PINE FOREST
BAPTIST CHURCH, VIDOR, TEXAS, IN A TEAM APPROACH TO WORSHIP
DESIGN
Degree/Specialization: Worship Studies
C B Scott Faculty Mentor: Dr. Randy Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Clear Creek Baptist College, Th.B (Bachelor of
Theology) & B.R.E (Bachelor of Religious Education)
Master’s Degree/Institution: SEBTS, MACE
Current Position: Dean of Academic Support for Brewton-Parker College in Mount
Vernon, Georgia
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING A SELECT GROUP OF ALABAMA BAPTIST
FOSTER PARENTS TO TEACH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW TO FOSTER
CHILDREN
Degree/Specialization: Denominational Leadership
James Anthony Slick Faculty Mentor: Dr. Reggie Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Shorter College, BM (Bachelor of Music)
Master’s Degree/Institution: Georgia State University, MM (Master of Music)
Current Position: Associate Pastor of Worship, Summit Baptist Church, Kennesaw, GA.
Project Report Title: EQUIPPING THE MUSIC LEADERSHIP TEAM OF SUMMIT
BAPTIST CHURCH, ACWORTH, GEORGIA IN MULTIGENERATIONAL
WORSHIP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non- Specialization
May 2013 ProDoc Graduates
DMin
James B. Burton Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kendrick
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Western Kentucky University, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv,
Current Position: Pastor, Sugarloaf International Fellowship, Suwanee, Ga.
Report Title: DEVELOPING AN INTERCULTURAL CHURCH-GROWTH
STRATEGY FOR SUGARLOAF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP, SUWANEE,
GEORGIA
Degree/Specialization: Denominational Leadership
Brian Dembosczyk Faculty Mentor: Dr. Day
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Towson University, BS
Master's Degree/Institution: SBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Executive & Discipleship Pastor, FBC Tampa, Florida
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
TAMPA, FLORIDA IN MISSIONAL LIVING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Kelly Jones Faculty Mentor: Dr. Putman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Delta State University, BBA
Master's Degree/Institution: Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, FBC, Harrisburg, AR
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEN OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
HARRISBURG, ARKANSAS, INLEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR FAMILY SPIRITUAL
FORMATION
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Hutch Kufahl Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Oklahoma Baptist University, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: SBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Youth Pastor, FBC Bentonville, Arkansas
Report Title: DEVELOPING A CHURCH CAMP STRATEGY FOR THE YOUTH
MINISTRY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS
Degree/Specialization: Christian Education
Jon Martin Faculty Mentor: Dr. Barlow
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: The University of Southern Mississippi, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Christian Education
Current Position: Senior Pastor, FBC, Union, Mississippi
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEN OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, UNION,
MISSISSIPPI, IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Kris Mullis Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gibson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: The Baptist College of Florida, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv; Troy University, MPA
Current Position: Chaplain, Federal Bureau of Prison, United States Penitentiary,
Atlanta, Georgia
Report Title: DEVELOPING A CONFLICT RESOLUTION MANUAL FOR
INCARCERATED BELIEVERS AT THE UNITED STATES PENITENIARY,
ATLANTA, GEORIGA
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Jeff Myers Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Georgia Southwestern College, BBA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, FBC Raleigh, MS
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
RALEIGH, MISSISSIPPI, IN PERSONAL EVANGELISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Evangelistic Church Growth
Ron Richardson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Wheaton College, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: Columbia International University, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Catawba Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO REACH ADULTS THROUGH
CATAWBA BAPTIST CHURCH ROCK, HILL, SOUTH CAROLINA
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
John V. Shultz Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dukes
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Luther Rice University, BABS
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Associate Pastor Fort Caroline Baptist Church Jacksonville, FL.
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FORT CAROLINE BAPTIST
CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, IN TRIAD AND QUAD SMALL-GROUP
DISCIPLE-MAKING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Church Health
Lloyd Stilley Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roudkovski
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Tennessee Temple University, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, FBC, Gulf Shores, AL
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
GULF SHORES, ALABAMA, IN SERVATN LEADERSHIP BEST PRACTICES
Degree/Specialization: Evangelistic Church Growth
Ken Tan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: College of the Bible, Associate Bachelor's degree in
Theology/Febias
Master's Degree/Institution: SBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Team Leader for Multicultural Ministries, Baptist State Convention of
North Carolina
Report Title: EQUIPPING A MULTICULTURAL MINISTRIES STRATGEY FOR
THE BAPTIST CONVENTION OF NORTH CAROLINA
Degree/Specialization: Multicultural Ministries
Bobby Wiggins Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roudkovski
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Southern Mississippi, BS
Master's Degree/Institution: Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor of Old Zion Hill Baptist Church, Albany, LA
Report Title: ENHANCING THE PROJECT DIRECTOR’S ABILITY TO DEVELOP
AND DELIEVER PUBLIC INVITATIONS FOR THE EXPOSITRY SERMONS AT
OLD ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH, ALBANY, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
DEdMin
Jeff Bowden Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Carson-Newman College, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MA
Current Position: Discipleship Pastor, FBC Lenoir City, TN
Report Title: EQUIPPING NEW ADULT BIBLE STUDY TEACHERS AT FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH, LENOIR CITY, TENNESSEE, IN TRANSFORMATIONAL
BIBLE STUDY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Administration & Servant Leadership
David E. Moore Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Baylor University, B.S.Ed.
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MRE
Current Position: Pastor, London Village Baptist Chapel
Report Title: AN ASSIMILATION STRATEGY FOR NEW ADULT MEMBERS OF
FIRST SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH, DOVE, DELAWARE
Degree/Specialization: Non-specialization
Gregory Huskey Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Baylor University, BA
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, Masters of Arts Religious Education in Youth
Education.
Current Position: Boothe Campus Administrator for South Texas Children’s Home
Ministries
Report Title: DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF SINGLE-
MOTER FAMILIES IN CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS FOR SOUTH TEXAS
CHILDREN’S HOME MINISTRIES
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
December 2013 ProDoc Graduates
Doctor of Ministry
Matthew Andress Faculty Mentor: Dr. Newsom
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Troy State University, BS in Marketing & Business
Administration
Master's Degree/Institution: Beeson Divinity School, MDiv
Current Position: Lead Pastor of the Catalyst Community, Montgomery, AL
Report Title: EQUIPPING A WORSHIP PLANNING TEAM AT VAUGHN FOREST
CHURCH, MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, WITH WORSHIP PLANNING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Jeremy Blocker Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bozeman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Louisiana at Monroe, BBA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Simpson Baptist Church, Simpson, Louisiana
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF SIMPSON BAPTIST
CHURCH, SIMPSON, LOUISIANA, IN DEPRESSION CARE SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Ministry
Tom Carlton Faculty Mentor: Dr. Strong
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Leavell College (New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary College of Undergraduate Studies), BGS
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv Pastoral Ministry
Current Position: Lead Pastor, Grawood Baptist Church Keithville, Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO ENHANCE KOINONIA AT
GRAWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, KEITHVILLE, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Joseph Cole Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nix
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi State University, BS in Agriculture
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Flora, MS
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED FATHERS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
FLORA, MISSISSIPPI, TO MENTOR THEIR SONS FOR CHRISTIAN MANHOOD
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Jonathan Ferguson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sherrer
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Liberty University, BS Religion
Master's Degree/Institution: SEBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Forest Park Baptist Church in Randleman, NC
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FOREST PARK BAPTIST
CHURCH, RANDLEMAN, NORTH CAROLINA, IN PERSONAL DISCIPLE
MAKING
Degree/Specialization Non-Specialization
Robert Daniel Glenn Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dukes
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi State University, BA in Communication
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Stetson Baptist Church DeLand, FL
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF STETSON BAPTIST
CHURCH, DELAND, FLORIDA, IN NEW-MEMBER ASSIMILATION SKILLS
Degree/Specialization Leadership and Administration
Chad Grayson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Leavell College, BA in Christian Ministry
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, First Baptist Tupelo, MS
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
TUPELO, MISSISSIPPI, IN ORPHAN-CARE MINISTRY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Chadwick Hayes Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pate
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Union University, BSBA
Master's Degree/Institution: Beeson Divinity School Samford University, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor at Valley View Baptist Church, Leeds, AL
Report Title: ENHANCING THE PROJECT DIRECTOR’S MULITGENERATIONAL
EXPOSITORY PREACHING SKILLS AT VALLEY VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH,
LEEDS, ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization Pastoral Work
Jerry Hodges Faculty Mentor: Dr. Woodward
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Mississippi, BA in Psychology
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv Pastoral Ministry
Current Position: Worship Pastor, First Baptist Church, Booneville, AR
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED WORSHIPERS OF JUDSON BAPTIST
CHURCH, WALKER, LOUISIANA, IN MISSIONAL WORSHIP DESIGN SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Worship Studies
Jeffrey Ingram Faculty Mentor: Dr. Day
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of South Alabama, BA in History, Minor in
Communication Arts
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Adult Ministry Strategist, Louisiana Baptist Convention
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED CHURCH LEADERS IN LOUISIANA
BAPTIST CONVENTION CHURCHES TO BECOME DISCIPLES OF ADULTS
Degree/Specialization: Christian Education
Derek Lambert Faculty Mentor: Dr. Strong
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, BA in Christian Ministry
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, FBC High Springs, FL
Report Title: LEADING NEWHEBRON BAPTIST CHURCH, NEWHEBRON
MISSISSIPPI, TO DEVELOP A DISCIPLEMAKING STRATEGY FOR A SELECTED
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP
Degree/Specialization: Evangelistic Church Growth
Joseph Clinton Landry Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ray
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Mobile, BA in Religion
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor at First Baptist Church of Bayou La Batre, AL
Report Title: DEVELOPING A DISCIPLE-MAKING STRATEGY FOR FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH OF BAYOU LA BATRE, ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Mark Lindsay Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: The Georgia Institute of Technology, BS in Industrial
Management
Master's Degree/Institution: Columbia Biblical Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Associate Pastor of Education, Shadowbrook Baptist Church,
Suwanee, GA
Report Title: RESEARCHING COMPLEX SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP THEORY WITH
RESPECT TO THE INVOLVEMENT OF MILLENIALS AT SHADOWBROOK
BAPTIST CHURCH, SUWANEE, GEORGIA
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Ervin McWilson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Price
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of West Florida, BS in Psychology
Master's Degree/Institution: Troy State University, MS Counseling and Reformed
Theological Seminary, MA Theological Studies
Current Position: Associational Director of Missions, Suncoast Baptist Association,
Largo, FL
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO REACH UNCHURCHED SENIOR
ADULTS THROUGH THE CHURCHES OF THE SUNCOAST BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION, PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Michael Miller Faculty Mentor: Dr. England
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, MA
Master's Degree/Institution: SEBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Columbiana, AL
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURHC,
COLUMBIANA, ALABAMA, IN SERVANT LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Michael Moses Faculty Mentor: Dr. Butler
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Troy University, BSBA emphasis in Marketing
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor of Excel Baptist Church in Excel, AL
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF LIBERTY GROVE BAPTIST
CHURCH, JACKSON, TENNESSEE, IN SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization Non-Specialization
Matthew Pryor Faculty Mentor: Dr. Miller
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Ouachita Baptist University, BSE
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Wooster, Arkansas
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
WOOSTER, ARKANSAS, IN SMALL GROUP EFFECTIVENESS
Degree/Specialization Church Health
John Elliott Reid Faculty Mentor: Dr. Mosley
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Southern Mississippi, BM
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell, LA
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF CALVARY BAPTIST
CHRUCH, SLIDELL, LOUISIANA, IN THE MISSIONAL COMMANDS OF JESUS
CHRIST IN THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Degree/Specialization: Expository Preaching
Philip Robertson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rivers
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Liberty University, BS
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Philadelphia Baptist Church, Deville, LA
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR PHILADELPHIA BAPTIST
CHURCH, DEVILLE, LOUISIANA, TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY MISSIONS
AND MINISTRY IN NORTHEAST RAPIDES PARISH
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Eugene Alan Small Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parker
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Wayland Baptist University, BS
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Creekside Community Church, Elizabeth, CO
Report Title: EQUIPPING TEAM LEADERS AT CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY
CHURCH,ELIZABETH, COLORADO IN TEAM BUILDING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Gary Phillip Smith Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pinckard
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Union University, BS
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Social Media Strategist, International Mission Board
Report Title: A SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY TO ENGAGE THE UNREACHED
AND UNENGAGED PEOPLE GROUPS
Degree/Specialization Leadership and Administration
Stephen Sweitzer Faculty Mentor: Dr. Welch
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Illinois State University, BS in Accounting
Master's Degree/Institution: Amridge University (formerly Southern Christian
University), MS in Christian Ministry and NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Associate Pastor, Administration and Pastoral Care at FBC in Live
Oak, FL
Report Title: DEVELOPING A RISK MANAGEMNET STRATEGY AT THE FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Robert Terrell Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lemke
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of South Alabama, B.S. General Management
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Tapestry Church, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Report Title: DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE COLLABORATIVE METHOD OF
SERMON PREPERATION FOR STEVENS POINT TAPESTRY CHURCH
Degree/Specialization Non-Specialization
Jason Wade Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, BS in Chemistry
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Family Pastor, Petal-Harvey Baptist Church, Petal, MS
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULTS IN STUDENT MINISTRY
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AT PETAL-HARVEY BAPTIST CHURCH, PETAL,
MISSISSIPPI
Degree/Specialization Leadership and Administration
Larry White Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Ouachita Baptist University, BA Biblical Studies
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv Biblical Languages
Current Position: Director of Missions, Faulkner Baptist Association
Report Title: DEVELOPING A REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR THE
CHURCHES OF FAULKNER BAPTIST ASSOCIATION IN CENTRAL ARKANSAS
Degree/Specialization: Church Health
Doctor of Eduational Ministry Willie Brunetti Faculty Mentor: Dr. Peavey
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Evansville, BSBA
Master's Degree/Institution: University of Oklahoma, MS in Public Administration and
NOBTS, MACE
Professional Military Education: Graduate of Air War College, Air University
Current Position: Minister of Education, Administration at Amelia Baptist Church,
Fernandina Beach, FL
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULT CAREGIVERS AT AMELIA
BAPTIST CHURCH, FERNANDINA BEACH FLORIDA, IN LIFE MANAGEMENT
SKILLS FOR AGING PARENTS
Degree/Specialization: Administration and Servant Leadership
Steven Dunn Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pinckard
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL, BS in
Philosophy
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MACE
Current Position: Pastor of Eastwood Baptist in Monroeville, AL
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
AT EASTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH, MONROEVILLE, ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Stewart McWilliams Faculty Mentor: Dr. Emetuche
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Arlington Baptist College, BS in Bible and Pastoral
Ministry
Master's Degree/Institution: Liberty University, MA Religion
Current Position: Senior Pastor Fellowship of the Rockies in Colorado Spring, CO
Report Title: DESIGNING A STRATEGY TO TRANSITION FELLOWSHIP OF THE
ROCKIES, COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, INTO A MULTI-SITE CHURCH
THROUGHOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS METROPOLITAN AREA
Degree/Specialization Non-Specialization
Scott Stancil Faculty Mentor: Dr. Price
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of South Carolina, BA in Interdisciplinary
Studies
Master's Degree/Institution: Dallas Theological Seminary, MABS
Current Position: Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lyman, South Carolina
Report Title: EQUIPPING THE DEACONS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, LYMAN,
SOUTH CAROLINA, TO MANAGE CONFLICT BIBLICALLY
Degree/Specialization Non-Specialization
May 2014 ProDoc Graduates
Doctor of Ministry
Randy Burdeaux
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Barlow
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Southeastern Louisiana University, BM (Bachelor of
Music)
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Worship Leadership
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF MT. VERNON BAPTIST
CHURCH, WEST MONROE, LOUISIANA, TO ADOPT AN UNENGAGED,
UNREACHED PEOPLE GROUP
Degree/Specialization: Leadership & Administration
Terry Lee Dymond
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Day
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BA in Religion
Master's Degree/Institution: Liberty Theological Seminary, MDiv with Specialization
in Church Ministries
Current Position: State Missionary, Campus Minister, Auburn University at
Montgomery
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO CONNECT STUDENTS OF
AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA, TO LOCAL AREA
BAPTIST CHURCHES
Degree/Specialization: Evangelistic Church Growth
Mark Alan Fenn
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Louisiana College, BA Family Life Studies
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Languages
Current Position: Global Ministries Pastor, First Baptist Church of West Monroe, LA
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO PROMOTE AN AWARENESS OF
THE CALL TO CAREER MISSIONS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST
MONROE, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Lee Flippen
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Florida, BS
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Languages
Current Position: Discipleship Programs Advisor, Apollo Beach Campus of Bell Shoals
Baptist Church, Brandon, Florida
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED PARTICIPANTS OF THE TAMPA BAY
BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION, TAMPA, FLORIDA, IN BIBLE STORYING DISCIPLESHIP
TECHNIQUES
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Thomas (Brett) Golson
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: The University of Alabama, BSBio (Biology)
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDIV
Current Position: Worship and Missions Pastor, Lakewood Baptist Church
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF LAKEWOOD BAPTIST
CHURCH, NORTHPORT, ALABAMA, IN INCARNATIONAL MINISTRY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Church Planting and Missions
Matthew David Haines
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roudkovski
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi State University, BPA
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Sixth Street Baptist Church, Alexander City, AL
Report Title: EQUIPPING DEACONS OF SIXTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH IN
ALEXANDER CITY, ALABAMA, AS SERVANT LEADERS
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Chris Larmoyeux
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Butler
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Arkansas State University, BS in Communications
Master's Degree/Institution: SEBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Christian Apologetics
Current Position: BCM Campus Minister at the University of Central Arkansas,
Conway, AR.
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED BAPTIST COLLEGIATE MINISTRY
LEADERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS IN PERSONAL
EVANGELISM THROUGH THE ADAPTATION OF CHRONOLOGICAL BIBLE
STORYING
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Mounir Sobhy Yacoub Malaty Faculty Mentor: Dr. Edens
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, BA in English
Master's Degree/Institution: Evangelical Theological Seminary Cairo, Egypt, Th.B
Current Position: Pastor, First Baptist Church of Cairo
Report Title: RESEARCHING THE SYNCRETIC NATURE OF EGYPTIAN
RELIGIOSITY AND DEVELOPING A SPIRITUAL FORMATION CURRICULUM
FOR PASTORS OF THE EGYPTIAN BAPTIST CONVENTION
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
Elizabeth Anne Campbell McGraw Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rivers
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Leavell College, BA in Christian Ministries
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Leadership
Current Position: Ministry Assistant and Minister of Women and Discipleship,
Woodville Baptist Church
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF WOODVILLE BAPTIST
CHURCH, WOODVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, WITH INTERPERSONAL CONFLICT
RESOLUTION SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Michael Paul Naylor Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nix
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, BSME
Master's Degree/Institution: SEBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Languages
Current Position: Pastor, First Baptist Church, LaPlace, Louisiana
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
LAPLACE, LOUISIANA, IN VISITATION MINISTRY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Leadership and Administration
Richard Eddie Plummer
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Troy State University, BBA
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv with Specialization in Biblical Studies
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Bethel Baptist Church, Dothan, AL
Report Title (All CAPS): EQUIPPING SELECTED DEACONS AT BETHEL BAPTIST
CHURCH, DOTHAN, ALABAMA, IN NEW MEMBER ASSIMILATION
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
William T. Strike
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Newsom
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Florida Institute of Technology, BSME
Master's Degree/Institution: Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, MDiv
Current Position: Pastor, Third Baptist Church of Malvern Arkansas
Report Title: DEVELOPING A DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY FOR SELECTED
BELIEVERS AT THIRD BAPTIST CHURCH, MALVERN, ARKANSAS
Degree/Specialization: Pastoral Work
David Anthony Whitten
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Barlow
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Jacksonville State University, BSc
Master's Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv
Current Position: Senior Pastor, FishHawk Fellowship Church
Report Title: ENHANCING THE PROJECT DIRECTOR’S SKILL IN CRAFTING
AND DELIVERING SERMON CONCLUSIONS AT FISHHAWK FELLOWSHIP
CHURCH, LITHIA, FLORIDA
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
Doctor of Educational Ministry
Steven Wayne Cleckler
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hall
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, BGS
Master's Degree/Institution: SWBTS, MRE
Current Position: ACHIEVE Adult Education Program Director, Southeastern Bible
College, Birmingham, Alabama and as Pastor, Richmond Street Baptist Church,
Birmingham, Alabama
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR RECRUITING ADULT STUDENTS
INTO THE ACHIEVE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM AT SOUTHEASTERN
BIBLE COLLEGE, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Non-Specialization
December 2014 Professional Doctoral Graduates
Doctor of Ministry
Gerald Burke Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College,
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, MDiv, Generalist
Current Position: Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church Greenville Mississippi
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
GREENVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, IN CROSS-CULTURAL MISSION SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Leadership & Administration
Jimmy Carlton Casey III Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jones
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Southeastern Bible College, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Maters of Divinity, Christian Education
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF SISTERS BAPTIST CHURCH,
SANDERSVILLE, GEORGIA, IN PERSONAL GRIEF MINISTRY SKILLS AND
TRAITS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling
William S. Chandler Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gibson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: The Baptist College of Florida, Bachelors of Theology
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Masters of Divinity
Current Position: Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Bonifay, Bonifay Florida
Report Title: DEVELOPING A MINISTRY EVANGELISM STRATEGY IN HOLMES
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, BONIFAY
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry- No Specialization
James Collins Faculty Mentor: Dr. Warren
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Bachelor of Arts, Christian Ministry
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity, Biblical Studies
Current Position: Pastor, Evergreen Baptist Church, Evergreen Alabama
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED BELIEVERS AT EVERGREEN BAPTIST
CHURCH, EVERGREEN, ALABAMA, IN DISCIPLE-MAKING THROUGH
SPIRITUAL FORMATION COMPONENTS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching
Larry Lane Collins Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gregoire
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mercer University, Bachelor of Arts in Christianity
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Masters of Divinity
Current Position: Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Cochran Georgia
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED COUPLES OF MT. CALVARY BAPTIST
CHURCH, COCHRAN, COCHRAN, GEORGIA, IN MARITAL COMMUNICATION
SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry- No Specialization
Otis H. Corbitt III Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooks
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Columbus State University, Bachelor of Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity
Current Position: Director of Missions, Covington Baptist Association, Covington
County, AL
Report Title: DEVELOPING A MULTI-FACETED STRATEGY FOR COVINGTON
BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, COVINGTON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Denominational Leadership
Roy Clinton Hughes Faculty Mentor: Dr. Butler
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity, Generalist
Current Position: Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Hogansville, Hogansville Georgia
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED PARENTS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
HOGANSVILLE, HOGANSVILLE, GEORGIA, IN BIBLICAL STORYING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry
Jeremiah Daniel Greer Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kendrick
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Master of Divinity
Current Position: Administrative Pastor, First Baptist Church Deluth, Georgia
Report Title: A MULTIETHNIC CHURCH PLANTING STRATEGY FOR FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH DELUTH, GEORGIA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Thomas LeRoy Myers Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi College, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/ Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity
Current Position: Minister of Students, Airline Baptist Church
Report Title: EQUIPPING A SELECTED GROUP OF STUDENTS AT AIRLINE
BAPTIST CHURCH, BOSSIER CITY, LOUISIANA IN PEER DISCIPLESHIP
SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Youth Ministry
Jackie Leon Praytor Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/ Institution: University of Alabama, Bachelor of Science,
Psychology & Counseling
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity, Generalist
Current Position: Senior Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oak Grove Alabama
Report Title: EQUIPPING THE DEACONS AT OAK GROVE FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH, OAK GROVE, ALABAMA TO MINISTER IN THE REALM OF CHURCH
CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry
Alan Reid Queen Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pate
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of North Alabama, Bachelor of Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity
Current Position: Pastor, Bellview Baptist Church, Decatur Alabama
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULTS A BELLVIEW BAPTIST CHURCH,
DECATUR, ALABAMA, IN CHILDREN’S DISCIPLE-MAKING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Church Health
Ronald Edward Reid Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sharp
Bachelor’s Degree/ Institution: Jacksonville State University, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/ Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Masters of
Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of Worship, Fayetteville First Baptist Church, Fayetteville
Georgia
Report title: RESEARCHING INTERGENERATIONAL WORSHIP AND
DEVELOPING A CURRICULUM TO EQUIP WORSHIP LEADERS FOR
INTERGENERATIONAL WORSHIP
Degree/Specialization: Worship Studies
Charles Stephen Robbins Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kendrick
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Southeastern College at Wake Forest, Bachelor of Arts,
Biblical Studies
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southeastern Baptist theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity, Advanced Biblical Studies
Current Position: Pastor, First Baptist Church Forest Park, Georgia
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR MULTIETHNIC UNITY AT FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH, FOREST PARK, GEORGIA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation
Kyle Seal Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Lyon College, Batesville Arizona, Bachelors in
Chemistry
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Master of Divinity,
Biblical Languages
Current Position: Associate Pastor, College & Missions, Second Baptist Church,
Conway Arkansas
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH,
CONWAY, ARKANSAS, IN PERSONAL EVANGLISM SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry- No Specialization
Ronald H. Thompson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Baylor University, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Master of Divinity,
Biblical Languages
Current Position: Pastor, District Eight Baptist Covington, West Central Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A VISION BASED STRATEGY FOR MINISTRY IN
THE DISTRICT EIGHT BAPTIST CONVENTION LOCATED IN WEST CENTRAL
LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Denominational Leadership
Richard G. White Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Strong Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Southeastern Louisiana University, Bachelor of Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: NOBTS, Master of Divinity, Generalist
Current Position: Pastor, Walker Community Ministries, Walker Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY FOR WALKER
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES IN WALKER, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching
Doctor of Educational Ministry
James Allen Holloway Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mercer University, Bachelor of Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Seminary, M.R.E
Current Position: Director of Missions, Bethel Baptist Association, Georgia
Report Title: DEVELOPING A PEER-MENTORING STRATEGY FOR MINISTERS
IN THE BETHEL BAPTIST ASSOCIATION, SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Educational Ministry in Church Health & Growth
Craig Matthew West Faculty Mentor: Dr. E. Steele Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Midwestern State University, Bachelor of Music
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southwestern Baptist Seminary, Master of Arts, Christian
Education
Current Position: Pastor, First Baptist Church Monroe, Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A DISCIPLE- MAKING STRATEGY FOR FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH OF MONROE, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Educational Ministry in Pastoral Ministry
May 2015 Professional Doctoral Graduates
Doctor of Ministry
David Cox Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gregoire
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Arkansas, Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration, California State University, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary,
Master of Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Plumerville,
Arkansas
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF MOUNT CARMEL
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, PLUMERVILLE, ARKANSAS, WITH YOUNG
ADULT ASSIMULATION SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Leadership & Administration
Robert Israel Cox Faculty Mentor: Dr. Woodward
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mercer University, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity in Biblical Languages
Current Position: Pastor of Crosspoint Church in Gulfport, Mississippi
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS AT CROSSPOINT CHURCH,
GULFPORT, MISSISSPPI, IN DISCIPLE-MAKING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry, Non-Specialization
Johnathan Dunn Faculty Mentor: Dr. Butler
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Louisiana College, Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of Petal-Harvey Baptist Church in Petal-Hearvey, Mississippi
Report Title: DEVELOPING A MISSIONAL STRATEGY FOR PETAL-HARVEY
BAPTIST CHURCH, PETAL, MISSISSIPPI
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Church Growth
Matthew Heard Faculty Mentor: Dr. Brooks
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: The Baptist College of Florida, Bachelor of Science
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Senior Pastor at Lockmar Baptist Church in Palm Bay, Florida
Report Title: ENHANCING DOCTRINAL PREACHING SKILLS TO INCREASE
CONGREGATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF BAPTIST DOCTRINES AT
LOCKMAR BAPTIST CHURCH, PALM BAY, FLORIDA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching
Jonathan Key Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Samford University, Bachelor of Music
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Assistant to the President of New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary, & Associate Pastor at Williams Boulevard Baptist Church Kenner, Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A CONFERENCE STRATEGY FOR THE CASKEY
CENTER FOR CHURCH EXCELLENCE AT NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY TO EQUIP AND ENCOURAGE BIVOCATIONAL
AND SMALLER CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CHURCH MINISTERS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Leadership & Administration
John Matthews Faculty Mentor: Dr. Price
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Mississippi State University, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of First Baptist Church in Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY FOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
HAZLEHURST, MISSISSIPPI, TO ASSIMULATE YOUNG FAMILIES
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Jimmy Mauldin Faculty Mentor: Dr. Stone
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: University of Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Master’s Degree/Institution: Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of Maple Grove Baptist Church in Trumann, Arkansas
Report Title: THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADULT DISCIPLE-MAKING
STRATEGY FOR MAPLE GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH, TRUMANN, ARKANSAS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Roy Miller Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Baylor University, Bachelor of Science in Education
Master’s Degree/Institution: South Western Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of First Baptist Church Mansfield, Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A STRATEGY TO ENHANCE THE SPIRITUAL
HEALTH OF FIRST BAPTST CHURCH, MANSFIELD, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Daniel Pruitt Faculty Mentor: Dr. Tolbert
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Bachelor of Arts
in Biblical Studies
Master’s Degree/Institution: Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity
Current Position: Pastor of Hampton Roads Baptist Church, Hampton Virginia
Report Title: ENHANCING THE PROJECT DIRECTOR’S TOPICAL PREACHING
SKILLS TO INCREASE CONGREGATIONAL AWARENESS OF
MULTICULTURAL ISSUES AT HAMPTON ROADS BAPTIST CHURCH,
HAMPTON, VIRGINIA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Gevan Spinney Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roudkovski
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: East Texas Baptist University, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Haughton, Louisiana
Report Title: A REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH,
HAUGHTON, LOUSIANA
Degree/Specialization: Evangelistic Church Growth
Joel Turner Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pinckard
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Ouachita Baptist University, Bachelor of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Team Strategy Leader with the International Missions Board,
Engaging an unreached people group in South East Asia.
Report Title: DEVELOPING A TRAINING RESOURCE TO EQUIP FILIPINO
CHURCH PLANTERS IN PERSECUTION CONTEXTS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Church Planting/ Missions
David Watson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Gregoire
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Kennesaw State University, Bachelor of Science in
Business Administration
Master’s Degree/Institution: New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Master of
Divinity
Current Position: Senior Pastor of Sewell Mill Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia
Report Title: DEVELOPING A THERAPY HANDBOOK IN MARRIAGE AND
FAMILY COUNSELING FOR SEWELL MILL BAPTIST CHURCH, MARIETTA,
GEORGIA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling
Doctor of Educational Ministry
Shean Phillips Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bauman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution: Piedmont Bible College, Bachelor of Arts in Bible/
Church Education
Master’s Degree/Institution: Liberty University, Master of Religion Education
Current Position: Director of Faculty Development & Professor of Christian Ministries
at Piedmont International University & Temple Baptist Seminary, Winston Salem, North
Carolina
Report Title: THE RESEARCH OF CONTEMPORARY FAMILY CENTRIC YOUTH
MINISTRY MODELS TO DEVELOP AN UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM AT
PIEDMONT INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY IN WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH
CAROLINA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Educational Ministry in Discipleship & Family
Ministry
Korean
Sung-Jin Son Faculty Mentor: Dr. Lee
Bachelor’s Degree/ Institution: Sungkyul University Seoul Korean, Bachelors of Arts
Master’s Degree/Institution: Korean Baptist Theological Seminary Daejeon, Korea,
Master of Divinity
Current Position: Senior Pastor of Samter Mission Church Suwanee, Georgia
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED MEMBERS OF SAMTER MISSION
CHURCH, SUWANEE, GEORGIA IN SHORT-TERM MISSION COMPETENCIES
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
December 2015 ProDoc Graduates
Doctor of Ministry
Terry Michael Carney Jr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Religion, William Carey University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages, New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana
Report Title: DEVELOPING A CHURCH REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching
Christopher Crain Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pate
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Church Education and Music,
Southeastern Bible College
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity with Specialization in Biblical
Languages, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Lead Pastor of North Valley Church in Margaret, Alabama
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ATTENDEES OF NORTH VALLEY
CHURCH, MARGARET, ALABAMA, WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR
RESOLVING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Leadership & Administration
Stephen Randolph Freeman Faculty Mentor: Dr. Parker
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Science in History, Austin Peay State
University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
Current Position: Senior Pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Springfield, TN
Report Title: DEVELOPING A PASTORAL INTERNSHIP IMPLEMENTATION
MANUAL FOR GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH, SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry (Non-Specialization)
Blake Gideon Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ogea
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary
Current Position: Senior Pastor of First Baptist Edmond, OK
Report Title: ENHANCING PREACHING SKILLS AS NECESSARY TO INCREASE
CONGREGATIONAL AWARENESS OF BIBLIOCAL REDEMPTIVE HISTORY AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, EDMOND, OKLAHOMA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry
Roy Jaye Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hal Stewart
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education,
Cameron University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity, Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Current Position: Senior Pastor of First Southern Baptist Church in Hutchinson, Kansas
Report Title: EQUIPPING THE CHURCH COUNCIL OF FIRST SOUTHERN
BAPTIST CHURCH, HUTCHINSON, KANSAS, IN STATEGIC PLANNING SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry (Non-Specialization)
Stuart Lang Faculty Mentor: Dr. Pinckard
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Music in Church Music, Carson Newman
College
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
Current Position: State Missionary at the Georgia Baptist Convention
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED LEADERS OF GEORGIA BAPTIST
CONVENTION CHURCHES TO DEVELOP A MISSIONAL STRATEGY FOR
THEIR RESPECTIVE CHURCHES
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Denominational Leadership
Tim Moffett Faculty Mentor: Dr. Nix
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in History, Palm Beach Atlantic
College
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity in Biblical Studies, New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary
Current Position: Pastor of First Baptist Church of Eunice, LA
Report Title: ENHANCING DOCTRINAL PREACHING SKILLS TO INCREASE
CONGREGATIONAL AWARENESS OF SELECTED BAPTIST DOCTRINES AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, EUNICE, LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Timothy Ohls Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hal Stewart
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Oklahoma Baptist
University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity, Midwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Current Position: Senior Pastor of Believers Southern Baptist Church in Wichita, KS
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULTS OF BELIEVERS SOUTHERN
BAPTIST CHURCH, WICHITA, KANSAS, TO MENTOR
YOUNG COUPLES IN FAMILY LIFE SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry (Non-Specialization)
Kathy Pickett
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hal Stewart
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration,
Virginia Union University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological
Seminary
Current Position: Dean of Students at Mulberry Middle School
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED WOMEN AT GOOD HOPE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH, GORDONVILLE, FLORIDA, WITH SMALL GROUP
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
John Rowe Faculty Mentor: Dr. England
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Science in Social Work, University of
Central Florida
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity in Missions, Evangelism &Church
Growth, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Regional Recruiter and Director of Missionary Care
Report Title: A COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT TO ASSESS THE IMPACT OF
PORNOGRAPHY USAGE IN MARRIED MEN WHO ATTEND FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH OF ORLANDO, ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Allen Bruce Silk Faculty Mentor: Dr. Butler
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Sociology, Baylor
University
Master's Degree/Institution: Masters of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
Current Position: Extension Director of Leavell College at Parchman Prison
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED INMATE RELIGIOUS ASSISTANTS AT THE
MISSISSIPPI STATE PENITENTIARY, PARCHMAN, MISSISSIPPI, IN PASTORAL
MINISTRY SKILLS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry (Non-Specialization)
Dustin Stockstill Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roudkovski
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in History, William Carey University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages, New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Pastor at First Baptist Church, Flomaton, AL
Report Title: DEVELOPING A CHURCH REVITALIZATION STRATEGY FOR
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, FLOMATON, ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Tommy Seth Stogner Faculty Mentor: Dr. Hal Stewart
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering,
Mississippi State University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages, Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Pastor of Oakville Baptist Church in Oakville, TX
Report Title: DEVELOPING AN ADULT DISCIPLESHIP STRATEGY FOR
OAKVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH, OAKVILLE, TEXAS
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Work
Robert A. Stults Sr. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Miller
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Christian Education, New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary
Master's Degree/Institution: Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry, New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Pastor/Teacher - Not currently serving a fellowship
Report Title: ENHANCING THE PROJECT DIRECTOR'S PREACHING SKILLS IN
SERMON APPLICATION AT OAK PARK BAPTIST CHURCH, ALGIERS,
LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching
Mark Wakefield Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bozeman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Psychology, University
of Mobile
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Divinity in New Testament, New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary
Current Position: Chaplaincy Ministries Strategist for the Alabama Baptist State Board
of Missions
Report Title: A STRATEGY TO MITIGATE ACUTE STRESS IN MINISTERS WHO
SERVE IN CATASTROPHIC CRISES IN ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Ministry in Chaplaincy
Doctor of Educational Ministry
Stuart Davidson Faculty Mentor: Dr. Day
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Samford University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Arts in Christian Education, New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary
Current Position: Senior Pastor at Eastern Shore Baptist Church in Daphne, AL.
Report Title: DEVELOPING CURRICULUM TO ENHANCE CONGREGATIONAL
CARE FOR DEACONS AT EASTERN SHORE BAPTIST CHURCH, DAPHNE,
ALABAMA
Degree/Specialization: Doctorate of Educational Ministry (Non-Specialization)
Keith Stewart Faculty Mentor: Dr. Bauman
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Business Administration, Valdosta State
University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Arts in Religious Education, Mid-America
Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Minister of Education, First Baptist Church, Moultrie, Georgia
Report Title: EQUIPPING SELECTED ADULT BIBLE STUDY TEACHERS AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, MOULTRIE, GEORGIA, IN SUNDAY SCHOOL BEST
PRACTICES
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Educational Ministry (Non-Specialization)
Scott Sullivan Faculty Mentor: Dr. Jackson
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Administrative Careers, East Texas
Baptist University
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Arts in Christian Education, New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary
Current Position: Equipping Pastor at First Baptist Church Haughton, LA
Report Title: DEVELOPING A DISCIPLE-MAKING STRATEGY TO CREATE A
CULTURE OF DISCIPLESHIP AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, HAUGHTON,
LOUISIANA
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Educational Ministry in Family Ministries
Billy K. Williams Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ed Steele
Bachelor’s Degree/Institution:) Bachelor of Arts in Music, University of Louisiana
Monroe
Master's Degree/Institution: Master of Arts in Christian Education, Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary
Current Position: Minister of Music and Senior Adults at Clarke-Venable Baptist
Church, Decatur, Mississippi
Report Title: DESIGNING A WORSHIP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY FOR CLARKE-VENABLE BAPTIST CHURCH, DECATUR,
MISSISSIPPI
Degree/Specialization: Doctor of Educational Ministry in Worship Ministry