New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Orlando Hub • 3000 S. John Young Pkwy • Orlando FL 32805

407-514-4412 • OrlandoHub@Gmail.com

Welcome to the Orlando Hub!

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary developed the hub system to make it possible for students to get more of their education near where they live and minister. Students may now complete 18 of 30 required on-campus credit hours at the Orlando Hub. The 12 remaining hours must be earned on the New Orleans, LA campus.

Meet our Orlando Hub Director

Doug Watkins                             

Thank you for your interest in seminary education through the Orlando Hub. Both New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and the Florida Baptist Convention are committed to making accredited theological education accessible to all Florida Baptists. Since 1977, NOBTS has provided theological education in Florida, enabling students to remain in ministry in the local church while continuing their education.

Welcome to the website for the Orlando Hub. We hope it will be of service to you. We look forward to talking with you as you consider pursuing theological education. Blessings,

Doug Watkins

dwatkins@nobts.edu

407-514-4413

Meet our Hub Staff

Mark Sutton

Haitian Strategist

msutton@flbaptist.org

Cell: 318-470-2598

Terri White

Administrative Assistant

orlandocenter@nobts.edu

407-514-4413

Kim Smith

Administrative Assistant

VA School Certifying Official

orlandocenterassist@nobts.edu

407-514-4412

Debbie Piper

Administrative Assistant

debbiepiper@firstorlando.com

407-514-4413

News and Announcements

Beginning August 2011--Courses in French and Haitian Creole Available in West Palm Beach: Haitian students who are interested in courses in West Palm Beach may contact Wadler Jules at 786-877-9612 or wjules2@yahoo.com (anglais, francais et creole) or Mark Sutton at 407-514-4412 or mwrites47@gmail.com (anglais, francais) for more information.

Individuals interested in attending a Florida extension center may contact the Orlando Hub at OrlandoHub@Gmail.com.  We will forward your request to the NOBTS extension center nearest you.

Florida students who need help scheduling courses, please contact Dr. Doug Watkins at dwatkins@nobts.edu. South Florida students may contact Dr. Lema at dlema@nobts.edu. Haitian students may contact Wadler Jules at wjules2@yahoo.com.

Jim Henry Scholarship applications will be posted on each extension center’s website. To find out about grants, contact the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@nobts.edu.

Veterans, please contact Kim Smith at 407-514-4412 or orlandocenterassist@nobts.edu to find out more about using your VA educational benefits. You can also find out more at www.gibill.va.gov.

The Church Leadership Certificate, offered in English, Spanish, and French, allows you to train church leaders in your church or association. Contact Dr.Doug Watkins at dwatkins@nobts.edu.

If you have a bachelor's degree from a Baptist college, visit Baptist College Partnership Program or email Dr. Archie England at aengland@nobts.edu to discover ways to earn master’s level credit through workshops or testing.