Resident Fellows:

James R. Adair, Jr., Hebrew and Old Testament, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Old Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; a B.S. degree in Computer and Information Sciences and a minor in Math from Trinity University; B.A. in Semitic Languages and Literature and M.A. in Ancient Near Eastern Studies degrees from the University of Stellenbosch.

Baptist University of the Américas, Adjunct/Visiting/Assistant Professor (2004-present); Mercer University, Adjunct Professor (1996-2004); Texas Christian University, Adjunct Professor (1993); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Teaching Fellow (1986-88, 1990-91); Lecturer at Baptist Theological College, Cape Town, South Africa (1988-89)


Malcolm O. Bane, New Testament, Baptist Heritage, Christian Heritage, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. in Church History, Th.M. and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. degree in Economics from East Texas State Teachers College


Steve Bezner, Christian Theology, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Religion from Baylor University. MA in Religion and BA in Bible from Logsdon School of Theology, Hardin-Simmons University.

Teaching Assistant, Baylor University (1999-2000); Graduate Assistant, Hardin-Simmons University (1998-1999)


Darrell W. Brown, Christian Theology, at BHCTI since 2007

Ph.D. (Major – Theology, Minors – New Testament and Church History) and M.Div. with Biblical Languages degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University.

Wayland Baptist University, Assistant Professor (2000-2004) Adjunct Instructor (1996-2000)


William J. Bryan, Missions, Functioning Church, Christian Disciplines, at BHCTI since 2004

D.Min. in Pastoral Care from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Div.BL from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.B.A. from the University of Houston; B.S. in Aerospace/Ocean Engineering from Virginia Tech.

West Virginia Baptist Convention School of Christian Studies (1995-1998); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Instructor (1998-2004); Texas Baptist Laity Institute (2000-present)


Jim Burgin, at BHCTI since 2009

PhD in Christian Ethics and Philosophy of Religion and Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; BA in English and Mathmatics from Baylor University.

Adjunct Professor, Dallas Baptist University (2006- present).


Bob Campbell, New Testament and Greek, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. in New Testament with a minor in Old Testament and Archeology and B.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in History and a Religion, Speech and Drama minor from Louisiana College

Howard Payne University (1972-1975); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor (1992-1998); New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor (1988)


Eddie Carder, Ethics and Christian Theology, at BHCTI since 2005

Ph.D. in Christian Ethics and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Social Work and Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce. Additional studies: Homiletics at Cambridge and Oxford.

Jarvis Christian College (1999-2001); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1990)


Samuel W. Carmack, New Testament and Christian Witness, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in New Testament and a minor in Philosophy and Biblical Theology and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Koine and Classical Greek from Baylor University

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1978-79)


Blake Carpenter, Theological French, at BHCTI since 2007

M.Div. with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. in Teaching Secondary French from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; B.A. in French Language and Literature from Davidson College

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Teaching Assistant of Theological French (2001 – present); University of Texas at Arlington, Lecturer in French (1997 – present) Instructor of UTA Abroad Program in Paris (2004, 2006); University of North Texas, Undergraduate Advisor for the Department of Modern Languages (1997 – present); Texas Wesleyan University, Adjunct Instructor (2001-2003)


Dan E. Clement, Psychology and Counseling, at BHCTI since 2009

Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; MARE and MRE from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. from Southern Colorado University

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary , Professor of Psychology and Counseling; College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Argosy University, Dallas, TX (present), Professor of Psychology and Counseling


Adlin Cotto, Human Growth and Development, at BHCTI since 2007

Ph.D. in Christian Education and M.A. in Christian Education (Major – Youth Education) degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Biology from University of Puerto Rico

Center for Ethnic Ministry Training, Certified Teacher/Diploma Level (2003 – present); Baptist University of the Americas, Adjunct Professor (2006); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor (2004)


Michael Cox, Old Testament Hebrew, at BHCTI since 2010

M.A. in Biblical Exegesis from Wheaton College Graduate School; M.A. in process, Second Language Acquisition and Pedagogy from University of Arkansas; B. A. in Biblical Studies from Ouachita Baptist University

Adjunct Professor, Pruet School of Christian Studies, Ouachita Baptist University (2008 – present)


Ben D. Craver, Christian Theology, at BHCTI since 2006

Ph.D. in Theology and M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Business Administration from East Texas State University. Additional studies: Wayland Baptist University and Brite Divinity School

Wayland Baptist University, Albuquerque Campus, Executive Director and Campus Dean (2007-present); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Instructor in Systematic Theology (1988, 1991, 1996-97)


Gregory Cuellar, Old Testament and Hebrew, at BHCTI since 2006

Ph.D. in Biblical Interpretation/Hebrew Bible from Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University; M.Div. B.L. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in English with a Philosophy minor from Texas A&M University.

Brite Divinity School (2004); Southern Methodist University (2008-present)


James C. Denison, Christian Theology and Apologetics, at BHCTI since 2005

Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion, with study in Systematic Theology and Church History and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.D degree from Dallas Baptist University; B.A. in Christianity and Speech from Houston Baptist University.

Dallas Baptist University (1998-present); McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University (1996-98); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1984-89)


Joey R. Dodson, New Testament and Greek, at BHCTI since 2009

Ph.D. in New Testament/Second Temple Judaism, University of Aberdeen, Scotland; MDiv with Biblical Languages, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Biblical Studies from Ouachita Baptist University

Ouachita Baptist University (2009 – current), Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies; Houston Baptist University (2002-2004; 2007-2008) Lecturer in Greek and New Testament; Aberdeen University (2005-2006), Tutor in Greek


Paul Dorsey, The Functioning Church, The Teaching Church, Administration of the Church Family, Leadership in Ministry, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Adult Education and a minor in Church Administration and M.R.E. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S degree from Troy State University


Brett W. Dutton, Old Testament, Hebrew, Biblical Interpretation, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Old Testament and M.A. in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. in Photography from Sam Houston State University. Additional studies: Tel Aviv University, Israel; Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel.

Dallas Baptist University (1994-1996); SWBTS Extension Campus in Southeast Texas (1998-2004); Houston Baptist University (2004-present)


Scott Duvall, Advanced Studies Supervisor, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in New Testament and Biblical Theology and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. double major in Business Administration & Economics from Ouachita Baptist University.

Ouachita Baptist University (1989-present); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1986-1989)


Edgar Louis Ferlazzo, Christian Worship, at BHCTI since 2005

D.M.A. Ministry and M.C.M. Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Voice from Oklahoma Baptist University.

Adjunct Professor of Christian Worship, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1966-1969)


Tom Gamble, at BHCTI since 2009

PhD in Christian Education and Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; BA in Religion and Psychology from Wayland Baptist University.

Adjunct Professor of Child Development and Family Studies, San Jacinto Community College (1997-2004)


Jack J. Garland, Hebrew, Old Testament, New Testament, at BHCTI since 2004

ABD, Ph.D., Biblical Studies from Baylor University (Major - New Testament, Minor - Biblical Languages: Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic); M.A. in Religion from Baylor University; M.Div. with Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law; B.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Adjunct Professor (2001-present); Houston Baptist University Adjunct Professor (1999-2003); Baylor University (1998)


Clyde Glazener, New Testament, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. in New Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Psychology from Oklahoma Baptist University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974-1980); Southern Seminary, Adjunct Teacher (1981-1982); Grand Canyon University, Adjunct Teacher (1986-1992)


Jeremy Greer, Elementary Greek, at BHCTI since 2009

Ph.D. student in New Testament, B.H. Carroll Theological Institute; MDIV. w/Biblical Languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Religion from Ouachita Baptist University


Kevin Griffith, Hebrew and Biblical Languages, at BHCTI since 2005

M.A. in Religious Studies: Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity from the University of Virginia; M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. in Education with a major in History and a minor in Music. Additional Studies: Rothberg International School Hebrew Summer Program at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Archeological Dig at Tel Malhata at Tel Aviv University and Baylor University, Ecumenical Scholar at the University of Tübingen.

Dallas Christian College, Adjunct Professor (2003--present); Albright Middle School (2001-2003); University of Virginia, Teaching and Technology Support Partner (2000-2001), Lecturer and Teaching Assistant, Computer-Based Curriculum Developer (1999-2000), Teaching Assistant (1998, 2000); Kaplan Educational Centers (1998-2000); Baylor University, Academic Advisor (1996-1997)


Sheila Griffith, New Testament Greek and Biblical Languages, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Religious Studies; Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity from The University of Virginia; M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Psychology, Anthropology, and Behavioral Sciences from Rice University. Additional Studies: Aestivae Romae Latinitatis MCMXCIX, Summer Latin Institute at the University of Virginia, Post Graduate Research at the University of Tübingen.

Dallas Baptist University (2005 – present); Dallas Christian College (2004 – present); Houston Baptist University, Faculty Instructor (2003); The University of Virginia, Faculty Instructor (2000-2001), Teaching Assistant (1998-2000)


Tomi Lee “T.L.” Grover, Christian Witness, Community Missions, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Social Work and Ministry-Based Evangelism and M.A. in Christian Education degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida.

Dallas Baptist University, Adjunct Faculty (2001-2004); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Teaching Fellow and Adjunct Faculty (2000-2005) and Graduate Assistant (1998-2004)


Stephen G. Hatfield, New Testament and Christian Discipline, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in New Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in English from Ouachita Baptist University

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Adjunct Teacher (1987-1989)


Kenneth W. Hugghins, New Testament, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in New Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Sociology/Social Work from Baylor University

Howard Payne University, Adjunct Professor (2001-present); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor (1993-2002); Harris-Montgomery County Community College, Adjunct Professor (1997); Houston Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Professor (1992, 1995); Texas Christian University, Adjunct Professor (1984-1986); D. Edwin Johnson Institute, Seminary Extension Instructor (1982-1985); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Graduate Assistant (1981 -1985) and Teaching Fellow (1980)


Rick Johnson, Old Testament and supervisor, Advanced Studies Program, at BHCTI since 2007

Ph.D. and M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. from Louisiana College; additional Studies at Eberhard Karls Universitat, Tubingen, Germany.

East Texas Baptist University, Professor of Religion (2003-present); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Associate Professor and Professor of Old Testament (1992-2002); Wayland Baptist University, Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor of Religion (1982-92); Southwestern Baptist theological Seminary, Teaching Fellow (1978-82)


Ron C. Lyles, Old Testament and Advanced Studies Supervisor, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Old Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Religion from Dallas Baptist University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Teaching Fellow (1975-77) and Adjunct Professor (1984-87, 1993-94, 1999-2000); Houston Baptist University, Adjunct Professor (1988-92); Logsdon School of Theology, Adjunct Professor (2000-present)


Steve Lyon, Pastoral Ministry, at BHCTI since 2009

Ph.D. in Pastoral Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1993-2001), Professor of Pastoral Ministry; Seminario Teológico Bautista de Venezuela (1988-1993), Professor of Pastoral Ministry, Theology, New Testament and Greek


Walter Norvell, Christian Disciplines, at BHCTI since 2008

Ph.D. (Major – Foundations of Education, Minors – Your Ministry and Church Administration) and M.A. in Religious Education degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S. in Counseling and Personnel Services from University of Memphis; B.A. in Sociology from Union University.

Williams Baptist College, Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries (2005 – present); Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of Christian Education (2002-2005); Dallas Baptist University, Dean of the Weekend College and Assistant Professor of Adult Education (1999-2002); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Instructor (1998-1999) Teaching Assistant (1994-1999) Curriculum Center Director (1995-1996)


Ruth Ollison, Christian Disciplines, at BHCTI since 2005

DMIN Spirituality and Transforming Community, Wesley Theological Seminary; MDIV Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; BA Radio, TV, Film from the University of North Texas


Timothy M. Pierce, Old Testament, at BHCTI since 2010

Ph.D. in Old Testament and M.A. in Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Religion from Wayland Baptist University. Additional studies: University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, England

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of Old Testament (2000–2009)


Grover Pinson, Gateway, at BHCTI since 2007

Ph.D. in progress from B. H. Carroll Theological Institute; M.Div. and B.A. degrees from Hardin-Simmons University.


Paul Redditt, Old Testament and Hebrew, at BHCTI since 2009

Ph.D. in Old Testament, Vanderbilt University; MA in Religion from Vanderbilt University; MDIV from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. Ouachita Baptist College.

Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (2003-present), Part-time Instructor in Old Testament; Lexington Theological Seminary (1994-1996), Part-time Instructor in Old Testament; Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda and East Africa Theological Seminary, Nairobi, Kenya (1987), Visiting Instructor; Georgetown College (1985-2005), Chair of Department of Religion; Otterbein College, Westerville, OH (1972-1986), Department of Religion and Philosophy


James Scirratt, Pastoral Care, at BHCTI since 2004

D.Min. in Preaching degree from New Orleans Baptist Seminary; M.Div. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Religion from Baylor University Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Adjunct Professor (1985-2000)


Marsha Ellis Smith, Biblical Backgrounds and Old Testament, at BHCTI since 2010

Ph.D. in Old Testament and MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Bachelor of Music Education from Ouachita Baptist University

Adjunct Faculty, John Wesley College, High Point, NC (2007 – present); Part-time Faculty in Biblical Studies, Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary (2006); Adjunct Professor in Biblical Studies, Campbellsville University, Louisville Extension Center (2005-present); Adjunct Professor, Boyce College, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2002-2003); Adjunct Professor of Christian Ministry and of Biblical Studies, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1994-2003); Adjunct Professor, Logsdon School of Theology, Hardin-Simmons University (1988-1990); Adjunct Professor, Religion Department, Texas Christian University (1987); Adjunct Professor, Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology, School of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1985)


Greg Snyder, Old Testament and Hebrew, at BHCTI since 2009

ABD, Ph.D. in Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College -- Jewish Institute of Religion; M.Phil. in Hebrew and Ancient Near East from Hebrew Union College -- Jewish Institute of Religion; MA in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Religion from Texas Christian University.


Larry A. Standridge, Advanced Statistics, at BHCTI since 2008

Ph.D. in Adult Education from Ohio State University; Masters in Religious Education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Communications and Bible from Baylor University.

Professor, Research and Education, Oxford Graduate School, Dayton, Tennessee (1994-present); Associate Professor, Religious Education, Mid-Continent Baptist Bible College, Mayfield, KY (1993-present); Vice President and Dean of Continuing Education, Sterling College (1991-1993); Dean, Continuing Education, University of Tennessee at Martin (1990-1991); Director of Continuing Education, Lansing Community College (1978-1989)


David Strawn, Education and Administration, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Adult Education a minor in Foundations and additional studies in New Testament and M.R.E. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Bible and a minor in Music from Howard Payne University; post-doctoral study at Regents Park College, Oxford, England in 2004 and Regent College, Vancouver, BC, Canada, Spring 2008

Boyce School extension, Little Rock AR (1992-1994); Southwestern Seminary Houston Campus (1997-1998)


Gene Wilkes, New Testament and Leadership, at BHCTI since 2005

Ph.D. in New Testament Studies and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Greek/Religion from Baylor University

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Teaching Fellow (1981) and D.Min Colloquium (1991-92); D.Min. Field Supervisor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Truett Seminaries. He has also led conferences and taught in Canada, China, Albania, Russia and Cuba


Robert Williams, New Testament and Historical Theology, at BHCTI since 2009

Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christian Literature from the University of Chicago; M.A. in New Testament and Early Christian Literature from the University of Chicago; Additional study at Dallas Theological Seminary; B.A. in English from Rice University.

Professor of Biblical Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1998-2008); Patrick Henry Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, International Institute for the Renewal of Gospel Studies, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University (1987-88); Adjunct Professor, Dallas Baptist University (1986); Professor, Criswell College, Dallas, TX (1983-86); Assistant Professor, Asbury College, Wilmore, KY (1977-1983); Instructor, Vancouver Bible College, Surrey, British Columbia (1975-1977)


Brad D. Williamson, Ministry and Formation, at BHCTI since 2006

Ph.D. and M.A.R.E. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. from Oklahoma Baptist University

Logsdon Theological Seminary, Adjunct Instructor (2002-07); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Adjunct Instructor (1998-2001); New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, Field Advisor for D.Min. program (2006); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Teaching Assistant (1999-2001); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Field Supervisor for Houston Campus (1998); Baptist Bible Institute of the Northeast, Feira de Santana, Brazil, Guest Professor (1990)


Jim Wilson, Preaching, at BHCTI since 2009

DMIN, Dallas Theological Seminary; MAT, Dallas Theological Seminary; BA Baptist Bible College