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The Teaching Faculty at Rockbridge Seminary are vitally engaged in the local church, hold earned doctorates, have current ministry experience, and have a passion for shaping Kingdom leaders worldwide! They are assigned to courses that match their ministry experience and will help you reach the learning goals of one of our academic programs.

Martin T. Akins is Pastor of First Baptist Church, Bedford, Texas. read more

Jack M. Allen is Lead Planter of Austin Hope Church, Austin, Texas. read more

Randy L. Bennett* is Director of Missions for Kern County Southern Baptist Association of churches. read more

Rhonda Boggs is Director of Global Outreach at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, California. read more

Jeffrey A. Bradley, Sr. is Cofounder of Life ReNewed Ministries in Buckner, Kentucky. read more

Curtis W. Brannan is Retired Navy Chaplain and Chaplain/Biblical Studies Teacher at Grace Classical Academy in Springfield, Missouri. read more

Katie F. Brazelton is Founder of Life Purpose Coaching Centers International, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. read more

David B. Brown is Worship Pastor with Tri-Village Christian Church near Columbus, Ohio. read more

Jeffrey D. Brown* is Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries at Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal, Missouri. read more

Hopelyn M. Brown is a certified Life Purpose Coach and Founder of the Hopelyn International Network, Maple Ridge/British Columbia, Canada. read more

Ingrid Buch-Wagler is Professor of Conflict Management at Trinity College and Theological Seminary. read more

Todd S. Buck is Pastor of First Baptist Church, Clewiston, Florida. read more

Randy Carney is Pastor of Unity Free Will Baptist Church in West Frankfort, Illinois. read more

Kevin D. Chenoweth is Pastor of Group Life at Harvest Bible Chapel in Naperville, Illinois. read more

Benjamin Cocar is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Luther Rice University in Lithonia, Georgia. read more

Robert A. Condly is Founding Pastor of Sanctuary Church of the Lake Country, Hartland, Wisconsin. read more

Mark W. Cook is Founder of Compass Partners in Fort Worth, Texas. read more

Edward M. Eastman, Jr. is Senior Pastor of Greenwoods Community Church in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts. read more

Daryl R. Eldridge is President and Cofounder of Rockbridge Seminary. read more

Dean N. Finley* is Professor (Religion) at Missouri State University and Professor (Philosophy) at Ozark Technical Community College. read more

Gary L. French is Founder and Executive Director for Life ReNewed Ministries. He is also a therapist at Ten Broeck Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. read more

F. William Gullick is Senior Pastor of Martha lake First Baptist Church in Lynnwood, Washington. read more

Beverly C. Jessup is Clinical Director, Pastoral Care at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. read more

Myron C. Kauk is Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at Trinity College and Theological Seminary. read more

Kenneth W. Kelly is Senior Pastor of Chapin Baptist Church in Chapin, South Carolina. read more

Thomas E. Lovorn is Senior Pastor of God’s Storehouse Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. read more

Dave McFadden is Pastor of First Baptist Church in Portales, New Mexico. read more

Kerry R. Mackey is Pastor at Hope Crossing Community Church in San Juan Capistrano, California. read more

Randy C. Millwood is Missionary/Team Strategist for Leadership Development and Support/Small Groups/Spiritual Formation for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. read more

David M. Miracle is Senior Pastor of Northridge Park Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. read more

Daniel J. Morgan is Director, Nehemiah Project for Church Planting at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Associate Professor of Missions. read more

John W. Neesley is Senior Pastor of Lazybrook Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. read more

Lendell L. Nolan is Pastor of Ministry at Grace Community Church in Roswell, New Mexico. read more

T. Michael O’Neal is Senior Pastor and Church Planter, Peace Community Church in Nashville, Tennessee. read more

Rodney Mark Nickens is Assistant Professor of Church History at Carolina Evangelical Divinity School, Greensboro, North Carolina. read more

Randal V. Outland is Pastor of Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina. read more

Craig Price is Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. read more

Charles R. Redding is Associate Pastor for Preschool, Children and Families/Administration at Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. read more

Kevin Riggs is Senior Pastor of Franklin Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. read more

Gary P. Rohrmayer is the National Director of Church Planting for the Baptist General Conference. read more

Hunter B. Sherman is Senior Pastor of Bellview Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. read more

Benjamin S. Sigman is Teaching/Executive Pastor of Timberlake Church in Redmond, Washington. read more

J. Sam Simmons is Vice President for Learning Design and Student Services and Cofounder of Rockbridge Seminary. read more

Mark E. Simpson is Dean of Innovative Learning at Trinity College and Theological Seminary. read more

Alan Stoddard is Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ruidoso, New Mexico. read more

William M. Victor is Regional Collegiate Ministry Coordinator for the Missouri Baptist Convention. read more

Gary W. Waller is Vice President for Learning Management and Academic Services and Cofounder of Rockbridge Seminary. read more

Kenneth D. Williams is Pastor of West Cobb Church in Marietta, Georgia. read more

Darryl H. Wilson* is Director of the Sunday School Department for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. read more

*Lead Teacher and Department Team Leader

Teaching Faculty biographies

Martin T. Akins is Pastor of First Baptist Church, Bedford, Texas. He earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Howard Payne University, the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jack M. Allen is Lead Planter of Austin Hope Church, Austin, Texas. Dr. Allen earned the Bachelor of Journalism degree at The University of Texas, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Randy L. Bennett* is Director of Missions for Kern County Southern Baptist Association of churches. Dr. Bennett earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at California Baptist University, the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry degrees at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.

Rhonda Boggs is Director of Global Outreach at Immanuel Baptist Church in Highland, California. Dr. Boggs earned the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Science in Counseling Psychology degrees at California Baptist University. She also earned the Master of Arts in Christian Education and the Doctor of Ministry degrees at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary.

Jeffrey A. Bradley, Sr. is Cofounder of Life ReNewed Ministries in Buckner, Kentucky. Dr. Bradley earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Ouachita Baptist University, the Master of Religious Education degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Curtis W. Brannan is Retired Navy Chaplain and Chaplain/Biblical Studies Teacher at Grace Classical Academy in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Brannan earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Missouri State University, the Master of Divinity degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Talbot Theological Seminary.

Katie F. Brazelton is Founder of Life Purpose Coaching Centers International, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Dr. Brazelton earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University, the Master of Arts degree at California Lutheran College, the Master of Divinity degree at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at United States International University.

David B. Brown is Worship Pastor with Tri-Village Christian Church near Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Brown earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Johnson Bible College, the Master of Arts degree at Hope International University, and the Doctorate of Worship Studies at The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies.

Jeffrey D. Brown* is Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries at Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal, Missouri. Dr. Brown earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Hannibal LaGrange College, the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Hopelyn M. Brown is a certified Life Purpose Coach and Founder of the Hopelyn International Network, Maple Ridge/British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Brown earned the Bachelor of Social Work degree at Oral Roberts University, the Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Strategic Leadership degrees at Regent University.

Ingrid Buch-Wagler is Professor of Conflict Management at Trinity College and Theological Seminary. Dr. Buch-Wagler earned the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees at University of British Columbia, the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Trinity College and Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy (ABD) at University of Washington.

Randy Carney is Pastor of Unity Free Will Baptist Church in West Frankfort, Illinois. Dr. Carney earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Illinois University, the Master of Divinity degree at Memphis Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Luther Rice Seminary.

Todd S. Buck is Pastor of First Baptist Church, Clewiston, Florida. Dr. Buck earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Missouri Baptist University, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Randy Carney is Pastor of Unity Free Will Baptist Church in West Frankfort, Illinois. Dr. Carney earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Southern Illinois University, the Master of Divinity degree at Memphis Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Luther Rice Seminary.

Kevin D. Chenoweth is Pastor of Group Life at Harvest Bible Chapel in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Chenoweth earned the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees at John Brown University, the Master of Arts in Religious Education degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Education Ministry degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Benjamin Cocar is Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministries at Luther Rice University in Lithonia, Georgia. Dr. Cocar earned the Bachelor of Theology degree at Bucharest Baptist Theological Seminary, the Master of Divinity degree at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary, the Doctor of Theology degree at Trinity Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Grace Theological Seminary.

Robert A. Condly is Founding Pastor of Sanctuary Church of the Lake Country, Hartland, Wisconsin. Dr. Condly earned the Bachelor of Arts at Oral Roberts University, the Master of Arts at Fuller Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy at Marquette University.

Mark W. Cook is Founder of Compass Partners in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Cook earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Hardin-Simmons University, the Master of Arts in Religious Education and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Edward M. Eastman, Jr. is Senior Pastor of Greenwoods Community Church in Ashley Falls, Massachusetts. Dr. Eastman earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Philadelphia Biblical University, the Master of Theology degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Daryl R. Eldridge is President and Cofounder of Rockbridge Seminary. Dr. Eldridge earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Drury University, the Master of Arts in Religious Education and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dean N. Finley* is Professor (Religion) at Missouri State University and Professor (Philosophy) at Ozark Technical Community College. Dr. Finley earned the Bachelor of Arts in Education degree at Missouri State University, the Master of Religious Education, the Master of Divinity, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Gary L. French is Founder and Executive Director for Life ReNewed Ministries. He is also a therapist at Ten Broeck Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. Dr. French earned the Associate of Arts degree from Clarke Memorial College, the Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree from William Carey College, the Master of Christian Education and the Doctor of Education degrees from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

F. William Gullick is Senior Pastor of Martha lake First Baptist Church in Lynnwood, Washington. Dr. Gullick earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Blue Mountain College, the Master of Divinity degree at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry at Bakke Graduate University.

Beverly C. Jessup is Clinical Director, Pastoral Care at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Dr. Jessup earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Asbury College and the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Myron C. Kauk is Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at Trinity College and Theological Seminary. Dr. Kauk earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at University of the Pacific, the Master of Divinity and Master of Theology degrees at Talbot Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Westminster Theological Seminary.

Kenneth W. Kelly is Senior Pastor of Chapin Baptist Church in Chapin, South Carolina. Dr. Kelly earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Clemson University, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Thomas E. Lovorn is Senior Pastor of God’s Storehouse Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Lovorn earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Mississippi College, the Master of Divinity degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Theology at Luther Rice Seminary.

Dave McFadden is Pastor of First Baptist Church in Portales, New Mexico. Dr. McFadden earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at New Mexico State University, the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Kerry R. Mackey is Pastor at Hope Crossing Community Church in San Juan Capistrano, California. He earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Stephen F. Austin State University and the Master of Arts degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Randy C. Millwood is Missionary/Team Strategist for Leadership Development and Support/Small Groups/Spiritual Formation for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware. Dr. Millwood earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Cumberland College, the Master of Religious Education and Doctor of Education degrees at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

David M. Miracle is Senior Pastor of Northridge Park Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Miracle earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Texas Tech University, the Master of Arts in Religious Education and the Doctor of Education Ministry degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Daniel J. Morgan is Director, Nehemiah Project for Church Planting at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Associate Professor of Missions. Dr. Morgan earned the Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Washington, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

John W. Neesley is Senior Pastor of Lazybrook Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Dr. Neesley earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Louisiana State University, the Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Lendell L. Nolan is Pastor of Ministry at Grace Community Church in Roswell, New Mexico. Dr. Nolan earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Southwest Baptist University, the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

T. Michael O’Neal is Senior Pastor and Church Planter, Peace Community Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. O’Neal earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Union University, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Rodney Mark Nickens is Assistant Professor of Church History at Carolina Evangelical Divinity School, Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Nickens earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Wingate University, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Randal V. Outland is Pastor of Spilman Memorial Baptist Church in Kinston, North Carolina. Dr. Outland earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at North Carolina State University, the Master of Divinity degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Craig Price is Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Price earned the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees at University of Florida, the Master of Divinity and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Charles R. Redding is Associate Pastor for Preschool, Children and Families/Administration at Lamar Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Redding earned the Bachelor of Science degree at University of North Alabama, the Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, the Master of Arts in Christian Education, and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Kevin Riggs is Senior Pastor of Franklin Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee. Dr. Riggs earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Free Will Baptist Bible College, the Master of Arts degree at Trevecca Nazarene University, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Oxford Graduate School.

Gary P. Rohrmayer is the National Director of Church Planting for the Baptist General Conference. He earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Moody Bible Institute and the Master of Arts degree at Moody Graduate School.

Hunter B. Sherman is Senior Pastor of Bellview Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Sherman earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at California State University at Long Beach, the Master of Divinity degree at Talbot Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the California Graduate School of Theology.

Benjamin S. Sigman is Teaching/Executive Pastor of Timberlake Church in Redmond, Washington. Dr. Sigman earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Washington, and the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees at Fuller Theological Seminary.

J. Sam Simmons is Vice President for Learning Design and Student Services and Cofounder of Rockbridge Seminary. Dr. Simmons earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at University of Alabama at Birmingham, the Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Mark E. Simpson is Dean of Innovative Learning at Trinity College and Theological Seminary. Dr. Simpson earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Spring Arbor College, the Master of Arts in Christian Education at Denver Seminary, the Master of Arts in Education degree at DePaul University, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Alan Stoddard is Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Ruidoso, New Mexico. Dr. Stoddard earned the Graduate Diploma in Theology, the Master of Divinity at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and the Doctor of Ministry degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

William M. Victor is Regional Collegiate Ministry Coordinator for the Missouri Baptist Convention. Dr. Victor earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Saint Louis University, the Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Gary W. Waller is Vice President for Learning Management and Academic Services and Cofounder of Rockbridge Seminary. Dr. Waller earned the Bachelor of Science degree at Baylor University, the Master of Religious Education and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a second Doctor of Philosophy degree at University of North Texas.

Kenneth D. Williams is Pastor of West Cobb Church in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Williams earned the Bachelor of Music Education degree at Florida State University, the Master of Arts degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Regent University.

Darryl H. Wilson* is Director of the Sunday School Department for the Kentucky Baptist Convention. Dr. Wilson earned the Bachelor of Arts degree at Belmont University, the Master of Divinity in Christian Education and the Doctor of Education degrees at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

*Lead Teacher and Department Team Leader

Related Information
We have many national church leaders on our advisory board.
Read about our founders and administration.

Decide which degree is best for you.
Apply Now
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