New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Education

• B.S.E. in English, Delta State University, 1975
• M.Ed. in English, Delta State University, 1976
• M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1994
• Ph.D. in Preaching, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002

Teaching Experience

• English teacher, Independence (Mississippi) High School, 1977-80
• Full-time adjunct faculty member, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1992- 1998
• Instructor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998 - 2002
• Assistant Professor of English, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002-2007
• Associate Professor of English, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007-present

Teaching Specializations

• English and Research Writing

Ministry Experience

• Interim Pastor, Woodmere Baptist Church, Harvey, LA; November 2003-August 2005
• Interim Minister of Music, Bridgedale Baptist Church, Metairie, LA; October 1991-July 1993
• Minister of Music and Youth, Enon Baptist Church, Franklinton, LA; August 1990-August 1991
• Minister of Music and Youth, Evansville Baptist Church, Coldwater, MS; July 1987-June 1990
• Interim Principal, Calvary Christian School, Coldwater, MS; March 1989-July 1989 and January 1990-May 1990
• Supply preaching

Publications

"Rethinking the Value of Metaphor in Listener-Sensitive Homiletics" with Dr. Argile Smith

• The Journal for Baptist Theology and Ministry 6, no. 2 (Fall 2009): 75-87; baptistcenter.com