Faculty

Jared Alcántara, Ph.D., Professor of Preaching, holder of the Paul W. Powell Endowed Chair in Preaching, and Director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching (2018)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.M., New College, Univ. of Edinburgh; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.

Andrew E. Arterbury, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Scriptures (New Testament) (2003)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; Th.M., ibid; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Kimlyn J. Bender, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Theology and holder of the Foy Valentine Chair in Christian Theology and Ethics (2012)
B.A., Jamestown College.; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.

Steve Bezner, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Ministry (2025)
B.A., Hardin-Simmons Univ.; M.A., ibid; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Stephanie C. Boddie, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Church and Community Ministries (2017)
B.S., John's Hopkins Univ.; M.S.W., Univ. of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., ibid.

Brian C. Brewer, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology (2007)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Drew Univ; Ph.D., ibid.

Ezra Choe, M.L.I.S., Theology and Philosophy Librarian (2022)
B.A., Queens College, City Univ. of New York; M.A., ibid; M.L.I.S, Univ. of California, Los Angeles.

Tyshawn Gardner, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Preaching, holder of the David E. Garland Endowed Chair in Preaching, and Assistant Director of the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching (2024)
B.S., Stillman College; M.Div., Beeson Divinity School, Samford Univ.; Th.M., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., ibid.

Rebecca Whitten Poe Hays, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures (Hebrew Bible/Old Testament) (2018)
B.A., Union Univ.; M.Div., Beeson Divinity School, Samford Univ.; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Daniel Lee Hill, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Christian Theology (2022)
B.A., Hampton Univ.; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Wheaton College.

Jamal-Dominique Hopkins, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures and Director of the Black Church Studies Program (2022)
A.A., Pasadena City College; B.A., Howard Univ.; M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Univ. of Manchester.

Jangho Jeremiah Jo, Ph.D., Lecturer of Christian Theology (2024)
B.A., Seoul National Univ.; M.Div., Presbyterian Univ. and Theological Seminary; Th.M., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Matthew D. Kim, Ph.D., Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership, holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism, and Director of the Ph.D. in Preaching Program (2022)
B.A., Carleton College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.Th., Univ. of Edinburgh; Ph.D., ibid.

Elisabeth Rain Kincaid, Ph.D., J.D., Director of the Institute of Faith and Learning, Associate Professor of Ethics, Faith, and Culture, and Affiliate Professor of Management in the Hankamer School of Business (2023)
B.A., Rice Univ.; M.T.S., Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist Univ.; J.D., The Univ. of Texas School of Law; Ph.D., The Univ. of Notre Dame.

Chris Kugler, Ph.D., Lecturer in Christian Scriptures, Truett in Houston (2026)
B.A., Lee University; M.Litt., University of St Andrews; Th.M., Duke Divinity School; Ph.D., University of St Andrews.

Jennifer M. Matheny, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures (Old Testament) (2023)
B.A., Ozark Christian College; M.A., Regent College (Vancouver, Canada); Ph.D., Univ. of Kent (Canterbury, U.K.).

Michael Mauriello, Ph.D., Clinical Associate Professor of Youth and Family Ministry (2025)
B.A., North Carolina State Univ.; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., ibid.

Larry Parsley, Ph.D., Clinical Professor of Christian Ministry and Director of Mentoring (2023)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Paul Putz, Assistant Professor of Christianity and Sports, holder of the Harold and Dottie Riley Chair in Sports Ministry and Chaplaincy, and the Director for the Faith & Sports Institute (2019)
B.S., Grace Univ.; M.A., Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Angela H. Reed, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Associate Professor of Practical Theology, and Director of Spiritual Formation (2010)
B.Th., Canadian Mennonite Bible College; B.A., Canadian Mennonite Univ.; M.Div., Univ. of Winnipeg; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.

Elizabeth E. Shively, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Scriptures (New Testament) (2023)
B.A., Univ. of the South; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.M., ibid; Ph.D., Emory Univ.

Todd D. Still, Ph.D., Charles J. and Eleanor McLerran DeLancey Dean, holder of the William M. Hinson Chair of Christian Scriptures, and Professor of Christian Scriptures (New Testament and Greek) (2003)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Univ. of Glasgow.

Michael W. Stroope, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Missions and holder of the M.C. Shook Chair of Missions (2001)
B.A., Hardin-Simmons Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., ibid.

W. Dennis Tucker, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Professor of Christian Scriptures, and Director of Assessment and Educational Effectiveness (2002)
B.A., Ouachita Baptist Univ.; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Univ. of Louisville; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Preben Vang, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Scriptures and Executive Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program (2014)
B.Th., Danish Baptist Theological Seminary.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., ibid.

Angel D. Santiago-Vendrell, Th.D., Associate Professor of World Christianity and Witness (2023)
B.A., Lee University.; M.Div., Pentecostal Theological Seminary; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Th.D., Boston Univ. School of Theology.

Jason E. Vickers, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Theology and holder of the Wesley Endowed Chair of Christian Theology (2023)
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene Univ. (Nashville, TN); M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary (Kansas City, MO); Ph.D., Southern Methodist Univ.

Joel A. Weaver, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in Christian Scriptures (2002)
B.A., Samford Univ.; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

David E. Wilhite, Ph.D., Professor of Historical Theology. (2007)
B.A., Samford Univ.; M.Div., Beeson Divinity School; Ph.D., Univ. of St. Andrews.

Affiliate Faculty

Christopher Beeley, Ph.D., Affiliate Professor (2024)
B.A., Washington and Lee Univ.; M.Div., Yale Univ. Divinity School; Ph.D., Univ. of Notre Dame.

Charlie Dates, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar (2020)
B.A., Univ. of Illinois; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Ph.D., ibid.

Jennifer Howell, Ph.D., Director of the Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice Program (2017)
B.A., Texas A&M Univ.; M.Div., Duke Divinity School; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Scott Jones, Ph.D., Affiliate Professor and Pastor-Theologian in Residence with the Wesley House of Studies (2023)
B.A., Univ. of Kansas; M.Th., Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist Univ.; Ph.D., Southern Methodist Univ.

Alan Lefever, Ph.D., Russell H. Dilday Visiting Professor of Baptist Life and Leadership (1999)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., ibid.

Ralph West, D.Min., Visiting Scholar (2007)
B.A., Bishop College; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Samford Univ.

Gaynor I. Yancey, D.S.W., Professor of Social Work and Director of the Center for Church and Community Impact (1999)
B.A., East Texas State Baptist Univ.; M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S.W., Temple Univ.; D.S.W., The Univ. of Pennsylvania.

Emeriti Faculty

David E. Garland, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Scriptures (1997)
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist Univ.; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., ibid.

W. Hulitt Gloer, Ph.D., Professor of Preaching and Christian Scriptures (2000)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Joel C. Gregory, Ph.D., Professor of Preaching (2005)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern BaptistTheological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.

Roger E. Olson, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Theology (1999)
B.S., Open Bible College; M.A. Religious Studies, North American Baptist Seminary; M.A., Rice Univ.; Ph.D., ibid.

Terry W. York, D.M.A., Professor of Christian Ministry and Church Music (1998)
B.A., California Baptist College; M.M. Church Music, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; D.M.A., ibid.

Administrative Staff

Matthew Aughtry, Ph.D., Director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies (2017)
B.A., Texas A&M Univ.; M.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., ibid.

Emily Ball, Doctorate of Ministry Program Coordinator (2023)
B.A., Howard Payne Univ.; B.B.A., ibid.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary

Ryan Barnett, Program Advisor for the Wesley House of Studies (2025)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.B.A., Texas A&M Univ.-Corpus Christi.

Matt Berry, Manager of Recruitment (2024)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Jack Bodenhamer, D.Min., Assistant Dean of External Affairs and Director of the Center for Ministry Effectiveness and the Truett Church Network (2017)
B.A., Howard Payne Univ.; M.Div., Logsdon Seminary; D.Min., George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Carrie Burrows, Alumni Relations Manager (2024)
B.A., Howard Payne Univ., M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Julie Covington, Assistant Director of the Center for Ministry Effectiveness (1999)
B.S.H.E., Baylor Univ.; M.S.Ed., ibid.; M.T.S., George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Wendy Cox, Online Certificate Program Coordinator (2025)
B.Ed., Texas A&M Univ.; M.P.H., Baylor Univ.

Matt Cozart, Media and Digital Coordinator (2024)
B.A., Univ. of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Bryan DeVries, D.Min., Assistant Director of the Doctorate of Ministry Program (2015)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary; D.Min., ibid. 

Jackie Diaz, Coordinator of Truett Scholarships and Financial Aid (2004)
B.S., Texas A&M Univ.; B.A. University of Texas-Austin; UM, Abilene Christian Univ.

William Faircloth, Coordinator for Spanish Initiatives for the Wesley House of Studies (2026)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.T.S., Duke Divinity School.

Nancy Floyd, Assistant to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (1981)
B.M.E., Baylor Univ.

Rusty Freeman, D.Min., Scott L. Engle Director of the Wesley House of Studies (2020)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; D.Min., ibid.

Beth Ann Hargis, Director of Marketing and Communications (2022)
B.A., Baylor Univ.

Ana Johnson, Coordinator of Enrollment Management (2023)
B.B.A., Tarleton State Univ.

Sharon Jeffreys, Program Coordinator for the Wesley House of Studies (2026)
B.B.S., Hardin-Simmons Univ.; M.A.O.L., Regent Univ. 

Melissa Lambeth, Scholarship Coordinator (2021)
B.B.A., Texas A&M Univ.

Isaac Y. Lee, Program Manager for Continuing Education, Faith and Sports Institute (2023)
B.P.E., Univ. of Alberta; M.Div., Taylor Seminary.

Stefene Lister, Administrative Associate, Truett in Houston (2024)
B.B.A., Azusa Pacific Univ.

Jenn Martinez-Ayala, Office Manager (2021)
B.B.A., Baylor Univ.

Sarah Matzke, Office Manager for the Wesley House of Studies (2025)
B.S., John Brown Univ.

Kenneth McNeil, D.Min., Director of Ministry Connections (2024)
B.A., Univ. of Arizona; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary; D.Min., ibid.

Elyse McMullen, Program Manager, Bridges to Belonging (2024)
B.S.Ed., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary; M.S.W., Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

Brittany Myers, Coordinator of Academic Services (2024)
A.A., American River College; B.A., Colorado State Univ.

Toby Osburn, Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Student Services (2023)
B.S., Abilene Christian Univ., M.Ed., Univ. of North Texas; Ed.D, ibid.

Megan Peacock, Interim Business Officer (2025)
B.S., Univ. of North Texas

Nancy Plotts, Administrative Manager and Assistant to the Dean (2020)
B.S., Baylor Univ.

Joe Rangel, Director of Truett Seminary in San Antonio (2024)
B.A., Southern Methodist Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Biola University.

Jo Ann Sharkey Reinowski, Director of Academic Services (2008)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Univ. of St. Andrews.

Thomas Rho, Program Manager for the Kyle Lake Center for Effective Preaching (2025)
B.A., Cornell Univ.; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Jacob Rohrer, Assistant Director of Development (2024)
B.B.A., Dallas Baptist Univ.; M.B.A., ibid; M.A.L., ibid.

Tammy Sailer, Financial Administrator (2018)
B.A., St. Edward's Univ.; M.S.O.L., Johns Hopkins Univ. 

Benjamin Simpson, Associate Director of Spiritual Formation (2018)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.A.C.E., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., The Univ. of Kansas.

Jon Sisk, Senior Director of Development (2012)
B.B.A., Baylor Univ.

J. David Tate, D.Min., Director of the Online Certificate Program (2015)
B.A., Houston Baptist Univ.; M.Div., George W. Truett Theological Seminary; D.Min., ibid.

Amy Toney., Theology, Ecology, and Food Justice Program Manager (2024)
B.S., Baylor Univ.; M.A., George W. Truett Theological Seminary

Steven Turley, Ph.D., Director of Truett Houston (2020)
B.A., Stanford Univ.; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.A., Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., ibid.

Josue Valerio, D.Min., Director of Hispanic Initiatives (2025)
B.A., Pan America Univ. (UTRGV); M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.C.R.P., Univ. of Texas-Arlington; D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary.

Jason Whitt, Ph.D., Director of the Master of Arts in Theology and Healthcare Program (2009)
B.A., Baylor Univ.; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor Univ.