Distinguished Fellows:

Justice C. Anderson, Missiology and Church History, at BHCTI since 2004

M.Div. and Th.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Church History; B.A. and M.A. degrees from Baylor University in Religion, History, and English Literature

Seminario Internacional Teológico Bautista, Buenos Aires, Argentina (1957-1974); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974-1998); Hispanic Baptist Seminary, San Antonio, Texas (1999-2002); Short-term courses in Thailand, Singapore, Taiwan, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Spain (1999-2002) Lectureships and Guest Professorships during sabbaticals, inter-terms, and summers in Latin American, Asia and Africa (1974-2002)


C.L. Bass, Music Theory and Composition, at BHCTI since 2006

B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University, M.M., University of Oklahoma, Ph.D., University of North Texas

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1977-2001); Oklahoma Baptist University (1965-1976); High school: Choral Director Syracuse High School in Kansas (1958-1960); Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville, Kansas (1960-1963); Borger High School, Texas (1963-1965)


Tommy Bridges, Church Administration, at BHCTI since 2009

B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, M.R.E and Ph.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; study: University of Texas at Arlington, University of Dallas Graduate Management School

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1977-2005), Professor of Administration; Adjunct Professor (2006-2009)


Lucien Coleman, Foundations and Adult Education, at BHCTI since 2005

Ed.D. in Religious Education, Th.M. in New Testament, M.R.E. and B.D. in Theology degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. in Communication from the University of Kentucky; B.A. in English and Speech from Ouachita Baptist University. Additional studies: Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford, England.

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1966-1983); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1983-1993); Hong Kong Baptist Theological Seminary (1988); Korean Baptist Theological Seminary (1989); Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1971).


David Cook, Ethics, at BHCTI since 2009

Information to be posted


Russell Dilday, Philosophy of Religion and Preaching, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religion and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. in English/Religion from Baylor University. Honorary Doctoral degrees in Divinity from Mercer University, Laws from Baylor University, Humane Letters from William Jewell College, and Humanities from Dallas Baptist University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1956, 1978-1994); Baylor University (1957-1958, 1994-2000)


Bert B. Dominy, Theology, at BHCTI since 2009

B.A. in Religion and German, Baylor University, B.Div and Th.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; additional study at the University of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge

Teaching experience - to be posted


Wynona Elder, Psychology and Counseling, at BHCTI since 2005

Ed. D. in Counseling and M.Ed. in Counseling degrees from the University of North Texas; M.A.R.E. degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. in Secondary Education and Social Science from the University of North Texas

University of North Texas Teaching Fellow (1975-1976); Brookhaven College Adjunct Teacher (1979 – 1980); Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1984-1998); Guest Professor at North Brazil Baptist Seminary (1990); Guest Professor at Hong Kong Baptist Seminary (1991)


Al Fasol, Preaching, at BHCTI since 2005

Th.D. degree in Preaching and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. in Communications from Southern Illinois University. Additional Studies: Princeton Theological Seminary.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1973-2005); Guest Professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1995) and Polish Baptist Bible Institute, Warsaw (1995)


Harold Freeman, Preaching, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. degree from Baylor University; Postgraduate Studies at Princeton Theological Seminary and Hebrew University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974-2000)


Scotty Wayne Gray, Church Music and German, at BHCTI since 2004

D.M.A. in History and Philosophy; M.C.M degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and BM in Music Education and Church Music from Baylor University. Post-doctoral study and research: German Music Center for International Music Education and Goethe Institute, German Language Study.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1966– 2001)


Harry B. Hunt, Old Testament, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in Old Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.S. from Stephen F. Austin State University. Additional studies at the University of Texas at Arlington, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Vanderbilt University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1976-2002); Southwest Baptist College, Associate Professor (1973-1976)


David Kirkpatrick, Christian Theology, at BHCTI since 2006

Th.D. in Systematic Theology and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. in Religion and History from Baylor University; B.A. in Religion and History from Baylor University. Additional study at the University of Cambridge

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Professor (1980-2006); William Jewel College (1975-1980); Wayland Baptist College, Associate Professor (1971-1975); Dallas Baptist College (1964-1968)


Bruce H. Leafblad, Worship and Mission, Advanced Studies Supervisor, at BHCTI since 2007

D.M.A. in Church Music from University of Southern California; M.A. in Music Performance/Voice from the University of Northern Colorado; B.D. in New Testament Studies from Bethel Theological Seminary; B. A. in Music Education from Bethel College

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Professor of Church Music and Worship (1983-2007); Bethel College and Seminary, Director of Graduate Studies in Church Music (1980-83); Adjunct and Guest Professorships at Bethel Theological Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary, Talbot Theological Seminary, Canadian Theological Seminary, Winnipeg Theological Seminary, Korea Baptist Theological Seminary, and Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary.


Gerald Marsh, Pastoral Ministry, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. in Preaching/Pastoral Ministry and B.D. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.B.A at Baylor University. Additional studies: C.P.E. at the Institute of Religion and Georgia Association for Pastoral Care.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1969-1994); Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1995)


Jimmie Nelson, Preaching and Old Testament, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. in Old Testament and a minor in Ethics and Preaching from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. from Baylor University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1972-1998); Canadian Baptist Seminary (2000-2001, 2004); Dallas Baptist University (2005); Taught and preached overseas on short term assignments in Brazil, West Indies, Japan, Romania, Russia, Switzerland, and Ivory Coast


William R. "Bill" O'Brien, Missions, at BHCTI since 2009

D.Div, Hardin-Simmons University; MCM from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. from Hardin-Simmons University

Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Professor of missions; Truett Seminary, Baylor University, visiting scholar; John Leland Center for Theological Studies, Adjunct Teacher; Dallas Baptist University, Adjunct Teacher


Ebbie Smith, Ethics and Missions, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D in Christian Ethics and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. Missiology from Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A. Sociology from the University of Texas in Arlington; B.A. Bible and English from Hardin-Simmons University.

Baptis Seminari Di Indonesia, Baptist Seminary in Indonesia (1961-1969); Founder and Director of Sekola Alkitab Baptis Se Djwa Timur, Baptist Bible School of East Java (1970-74); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1975-2000)


William B. Tolar, Biblical Backgrounds and Archaeology, at BHCTI since 2004

Th.D. in Biblical Studies and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in History and Bible and M.A. in Greek and Roman History degrees from Baylor University.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1965-2003); Baylor University (1955-1965); Lectured in 53 countries on five continents


Tom Urrey, New Testament and Greek, at BHCTI since 2004

Ph.D. in New Testament and M.Div. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. degree with majors in History and Bible and a minor in Speech from Ouachita Baptist University. Additional study: Perkins School of Divinity, University of Texas-Arlington.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1961-1999)


Derrel R. Watkins, Gerontology, Social Ministry, at BHCTI since 2006

Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling with minors in Social Work, Educational Foundations, and Church Administration and M.R.E with specializations in Bible, Counseling and Social work from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S.W. with a specialization in Gerontology from the University of Georgia; B.A. in Sociology and Religion from Ouachita Baptist University. Additional Studies: completed eight courses toward a Ph.D. in Human Service Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington; studied Cross-Cultural Psychology at the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii.

Guest Lecturer at the University of Indianapolis (2002-2005); Adjunct professor at the Institute for Gerontological Studies at Baylor University (2000-2005); Saint Paul School of Theology (1994-2001); Professor of Social Work at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1974-1994)


Janis Watkins, Music Theory, at BHCTI since 2006

D.M.A. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.M. and M.M.E. degrees from Ouachita Baptist College. Additional Studies: Learning Theory Seminar with Edwin Gordon, University of Oklahoma and study with Allen Trubitt at the University of Hawaii.

Vandercook Lake Public Schools (1962-1963); Contract Piano teacher at Ouachita Baptist University (1964-65); Music teacher at Cooke County Jr. College (1965-1967); Class Piano at Dallas Independent School District (1968-1970); Sixth Grade and Elementary Chorus, Monroe Public Schools (1972-1973); School of Church Music adjunct teacher at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1975-1981), Contract Music Theory teacher (1982-1990) , Assistant Professor (1990-1994); and Associate Professor (1994-1995); Visiting Professor of Church Music Education at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1995-2000); Adjunct Professor of Music Theory, Liaison between Southwestern Baptist Seminary School of Church Music and the Oklahoma City Extension (2000-2004); Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at Dallas Baptist University (2004-2006)


James D. Williams, Foundations and Adult Education, at BHCTI since 2005

Ph.D. in Foundations of Education and a minor in Adult Education, D.R.E. in Foundations of Education and M.R.E. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A. in Psychology/Sociology from Southern Illinois University. Additional studies at the University of London and North Texas State University.
Adjunct Professor at Dallas Baptist University (2004-2006); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1959-1984); Adjunct Professor at the Center for Studies in Aging at North Texas State University (1977-1982); Adjunct Professor at Baylor University Institute of Gerontology (1982-1984); Student assistant at Southern Illinois University (1955-1956). Guest Lecturer in England, Hong Kong, Missouri, Virginia, and North Carolina


Carl Wrotenbery, Theology and Library Science, at BHCTI since 2006

Th.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Master of Library Science from The University of Texas at Austin; B.A. from Baylor University; Associate of Arts from Tyler Junior College; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Professor and Adjunct Professor (1985-1994); University of Corpus Christi (1962-1973).