Education

• M.A. in Public and Private Management - Birmingham-Southern College
• D.Min. - Beeson Divinity School, Samford University
• Ph. D. - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
• M.Div. - New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
• B.A. - Mercer University

Teaching Experience

• Adjunct Professor for NOBTS Birmingham Ext. Center, 1991-2000
• Associate Professor of Leadership - January 2001 to present
• Adjunct Professor for Beeson Divinity School, Samford Univ., 1997-1999
• Adjunct Professor for Samford Universiy, Department of Religion, 1992-1997

Teaching Specializations

• Taught Old and New Testament introduction courses at Samford University 1992-1997
• Taught pastoral ministry and leadership courses for Beeson Divinity School 1994-1999
• Taught pastoral ministry, leadership, biblical studies, and theology courses at N.O.B.T.S. Birmingham Extension Center from 1991 to 2001
• Have taught leadership and pastoral ministry courses at N.O.B.T.S.from 2001 to present

Ministry Experience

• 2006 to Present, Pastor Elizabeth Baptist Church, Marietta, Ga.
• 2001-2005- Pastor, Hebron Baptist Church, Bush, La.
• 1993-2001 - Pastor, First Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove, Al.
• 1988-1993 - Pastor- Bethel Baptist Chuch, Moody, Al.
• 1986-1988 - Pastor, Zoar Baptist Church, Baton Rouge, La.
• 1983-1986 - Pastor, First Baptist Church, Kentwood La.
• 1981-l983 - Pastor, Thompson Baptist Church, Smithdale, Ms.
• 1978-1981 - Pastor, Berwick Baptist Church, Liberty, Ms.
• Served in Youth Ministry from 1975 to l977

Publications

Articles in Books, and Journals

• "The Truimphant Entry" in "The Holman Bible Dictionary" Nashville: Broadman and Holman, 2004
• "Relationship with the Church Family: Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Maturity" In "Interpersonal Relationship Skills for Ministers" New Orleans: Pelican Press, 2004.
• "Building a Culture for Managing Church Conflict” in "Interpersonal Relationship Skills for Ministers" Jeanine Bozeman and Argile Smith, eds. New Orleans: Pelican Press, 2004.
• "Does Your Church Need a Staff Evaluation?" in "Church Administration: A Journal for Effectiveness in Ministry" November 1991.
• “The Role of the Business Meeting in a Healthy Change Process” "Journal of Baptist Theology and Ministry" Spring 04

Book Reviews

• Book Review of The Leader's Journey" by Jim Herrington, R. Robert Creech, and Trisha Taylor for "The Journal of Religious Leadership" Fall 2003 and "Baptist Journal of Theology and Ministry" Spring 04
• Book Review of "Leadership that Matters" by Marshall Sashkin and Molly Sashkin in "The Journal of Religious Leadership" Spring 04
• Review of "Risking Church" by Jim Kallam, Jr., "Pastor’s Today" @ Lifeway.com , 2004
• "Shepherd Leadership: Wisdom for Leaders from Psalm 23" in "Pastors Today," @ Lifeway.com, 2004
• Review of "The Kingdom Focused Leader" by Michael Miller in "Pastors Today" @ Lifeway.com, 2004

Academic Writings for Professional Societies

• “A Pilgrimage Towards Transformational Leadership”- A Review of ‘Becoming a Leader of No Reputation’ by R. Scott Rodin- Published for the Academy of Religious Leadership- April 25-27,2003, Minn. Mn.
• “Level Five Leadership and Selected Biblical Issues” published for ARL, April 30-May 2, 2004 at Pittsburgh, Pa.
• “The Role of Theological Identity in a Holistic Model of Leadership:” A Reaction to Mark Lau Branson's Articles "Forming God's People" and "Forming Church, Forming Mission" published for ARL, April 30-May 2, 2004 at Points, Pa.

Membership in Academic Organizations

• Academy of Religious Leadership- 2002 to Present
• Evangelical Theological Society- 2003 to Present
• Association of Doctor of Ministry Education- 2001 to 2005