Administrative Assistant to the Academic Dean
Office Email:
deandrews@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 414
Year of Employment:
2018
Areas of Interest:
Studying and teaching the Bible, writing, and being a grandmother
Educational Background
- Carroll High School, 1978
- B.S., Liberty University, 2017
Rachael Dixon Beers
Instructor of English/Director of the Writing Center | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 542
rdbeers@baptistcollege.edu
Instructor of English/Director of the Writing Center
Office Email:
rdbeers@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 542
Year of Employment:
2021
Areas of Interest:
Technical Communication, Appalachian literature and history, gothic literature, film noirs, jigsaw puzzles, and gardening
Educational Background
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A.A., Eastern Shore Community College, 2011
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B.S., Chipola College, 2014
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M.A., University of Central Florida, 2018
Assistant Registrar; Athletic Director
Year of Employment:
2015
Office Email:
ecbooth@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 436
Areas of Interest:
Theatre, Acting, Outdoor Activities
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2015
- M.A.C., The Baptist College of Florida, 2021
Associate Professor of Music
Primary Courses
Music Education
Conducting
Orchestration
Applied Instrumental Courses
Jazz Ensemble
Music Intern Supervisor
College Winds
Educational Background
B.M.E., Troy University, 1979
M.M.E., Troy University, 1985
Associate Professor of Information Technology
Office Email:
cdbugg@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 548
Year of Employment:
2001
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with family, serving as a pianist at church, traveling, and reading.
Primary Courses
- Introduction to Computers
- I.T. Applications
- I.T. for Educators
- Advanced I.T.
Educational Background
- B.S., Troy University Dothan, 1986
- M.S., University of Maryland University College, 2006
Accounts Payable Clerk
Year of Employment:
2012
Office Email:
mlburrell@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 408
Areas of Interest:
My Church, Family, and Grandkids
Educational Background
- A.A., A.S., Wallace Community College
- B.S., University of South Alabama
Professor of Leadership and Christian Education
Year of Employment:
1998
Office Email:
jdcoggins@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 482
Areas of Interest:
Auburn football, high school football, hunting, fishing, and mission trips.
Primary Courses
- Leadership Courses
- Church Ministry
- Preaching
Educational Background
- B.Th., The Baptist College of Florida, 1992
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1997
- Ed.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004
William Davis, D.W.S.
Chair of the Music and Worship Division; Professor of Music and Worship | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 438
whdavis@baptistcollege.edu
Chair of the Music and Worship Division; Professor of Music and Worship
Office Email:
whdavis@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 438
Year of Employment:
2010
Areas of Interest:
Sailing, woodworking.
Primary Courses
- Contemporary Worship
- Praise Team
- Ensembles
- Conducting
Educational Background
- B.A., University of Mobile, 1975
- M.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1980
- D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2007
Admissions Counselor
Year of Employment:
2019
Office Email:
cbdollar@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 485
Areas of Interest:
Basketball, coffee, sneakers, reading, and hanging out with friends and family.
Educational Background
- B.A., Ministry Studies, The Baptist College of Florida, 2019
Assistant Financial Aid Director
Year of Employment:
2007
Office Email:
mmdukes@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 471
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with family, reading.
Educational Background
- B.S., Troy State University, 1987
Chair of the Theology Division; Professor of Missions
Office Email:
rlelligson@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 478
Year of Employment:
2007
Areas of Interest:
Outdoor sports, hunting, fishing, and travel.
Primary Courses
- Missions
- Evangelism
- Theology
- New Testament
Educational Background
- B.S., Towson State University, 1984
- M.Div., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 1987
- Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001
Assistant Professor of Guitar
Year of Employment:
2007
Office Email:
jberp@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 417
Areas of Interest:
Playing guitar (of course!), fishing, watching football and sports in general, dogs, relaxing and spending time with family.
Primary Courses
- Private Guitar Lessons
- Music History
- Music Literature
- Guitar Ensemble
Educational Background
- B.M., University of Southern Mississippi
- M.M., University of Southern Mississippi
AR Clerk
Year of Employment:
2018
Office Email:
nwevans@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 418
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with family, friends, and at church
Director of Business Affairs
Kristy Ford, Ph.D.
Chair of the General Education Division; Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 510
kmford@baptistcollege.edu
Chair of the General Education Division; Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling
Office Email:
kmford@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 510
Year of Employment:
2013
Areas of Interest:
Counseling - Private Practice, Family, Music, Mission Trips.
Primary Courses
- Research Design
- Educational Psych
- Counseling Theory
Educational Background
- B.A., Bryan College 1994
- M.S., Georgia State University 1999
- Ph.D., Liberty University 2016
Application and Data Administrator
Office Email:
twgage@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 420
Year of Employment:
2006
Areas of Interest:
Data Science, Operations Analysis, Family, Outdoor activities, General health and science
Educational Background
- B.A. in Computer Information System
Tonya Gardner, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling; First-Year Student Liaison; QEP Director | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 489
ttgardner@baptistcollege.edu
Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling; First-Year Student Liaison; QEP Director
Year of Employment:
2017
Office Email:
ttgardner@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 489
Areas of Interest:
Marriage and Family Counseling, Christian Counseling, Music, and Family time.
Primary Courses
- General Psychology
- Educational Psych
- Adolescent Development
- Marriage and Family Counseling
Educational Background
- B.S., Mississippi University for Women 1992
- M.S., Troy State University 2007
- Ed.D., Liberty University
Professor of Piano
Year of Employment:
1989
Office Email:
arglover@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 448
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with family, traveling, and reading.
Primary Courses
- Applied Piano
- Class Piano
- Sightsinging
Educational Background
- B.M., Peabody Conservatory of Music, 1978
- M.M., Florida State University, 1979
- D.M., Florida State University, 2003
LMS Faculty Assistant
Office Email:
acgonzalez@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 429
Year of Employment:
2022
Areas of Interest:
Missions, hiking, family activities, cooking, sports, video production, video games.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling
Year of Employment:
2018
Office Email:
gthardin@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
N/A
Areas of Interest:
Reading, Exercising, and University of Tennessee Athletics
Primary Courses
- Various Psychology and Counseling Courses
Educational Background
- B.S., Carson-Newman College, 1989
- M.A.R., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 2005
- M.Div., Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007
- D.Min., Westminister Theological Seminary, 2012
- Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2017
Kaye Johnson, Ed.D.
Chair of Teacher Education Division; Associate Professor of Education | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 452
vkjohnson@baptistcollege.edu
Chair of Teacher Education Division; Associate Professor of Education
Year of Employment:
2013
Office Email:
vkjohnson@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 452
Areas of Interest:
Reading and going to the beach
Primary Courses
- Children's Literature
- Early & Emergent Literacy
- Math Concepts and Methods for Elementary Teachers
- Foundations and Curriculum of Education
Educational Background
- B.S., Troy University, 1980
- M.S., Troy University, 1985
- Ed.S., University of West Florida, 2012
Institutional Effectiveness Assistant and LiveText Manager
Office Email:
rbjohnston@baptistcolleg.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 406
Year of Employment:
2022
Areas of Interest:
Playing piano, singing, organizing (give me a mess and a sufficient amount of time and I will make that mess make sense), working with Exel spreadsheets, and it is my belief that books are God’s gift to mankind.
Educational Background
- B.A. in Music, The Baptist College of Florida, 2022
Academic Dean; Professor of Evangelism and Missions
Year of Employment:
1995
Office Email:
grjumper@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 425
Areas of Interest:
Golfing, hunting, and working in the yard.
Primary Courses
- Spiritual Formation
- Personal Evangelism
- Church Evangelism
Educational Background
- B.A., Mississippi College, 1982
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985
- Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990
Director of Library Services
Year of Employment:
2020
Office Email:
dmjustice@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 449
Areas of Interest:
I love spending time with my family. I enjoy gardening, reading, and exercising.
Educational Background
- B.S. in Elementary Education
- Masters in Elementary Education
- Ed.S. in Library Science
Lisa Kinchen
Institutional Effectiveness and Research Assistant; Adjunct Professor of Music | Staff
(800) 328-2660 Ext. 581
lakinchen@baptistcollege.edu
Institutional Effectiveness and Research Assistant; Adjunct Professor of Music
Year of Employment:
2013
Office Email:
lakinchen@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
(800) 328-2660 Ext. 581
Areas of Interest:
Singing opera, fashion design, playing the piano and organ.
Educational Background
- B.A., Florida Baptist Theological College, 1996
- M.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2019
President
Title:
President
Year of Employment:
1990
Office Email:
takinchen@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 446
Areas of Interest:
Collector cars, woodworking, and farming.
Primary Courses
Educational Background
- B.A., Georgia Southern College, 1969
- M.Ed., University of Georgia, 1973
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1979
- Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1982
Admissions Counselor/Administrative Assistant
Year of Employment:
2020
Office Email:
jhlacy@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
(800)328-2660 Ext.460
Areas of Interest:
Treasure Hunting, Shenanigans, Not Dying
Educational Background
B.A. in Business Leadership, The Baptist College of Florida, 2019
Assistant Registrar
Year of Employment:
2022
Office Email:
ajlindow@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 436
Areas of Interest:
Shopping, watching movies, hiking.
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2022
General Maintenance
Office Email:
rlowery@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
850-415-0329
Year of Employment:
2021
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with wife, family and fishing.
Operations Assistant
Year of Employment:
2021
Office Email:
rllowery@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 ext. 416
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with husband and family, studying the Bible, reading, photography
Educational Background
- A.A. in Elementary Education 2011
- B.A. in Psychology 2018
- M.A. in Counseling 2021
Multimedia Manager; Adjunct Professor of Music
Year of Employment:
2019
Office Email:
jamckinney@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 553
Areas of Interest:
Drum corps, worship, being a lifetime student, and having way too much fun with my family.
Educational Background
- B.M.E., The Baptist College of Florida, 2006
- M.A.M.W.L., The Baptist College of Florida, 2018
- D.W.S., Liberty University, 2021
Professor of Old Testament & Hebrew
Year of Employment:
2005
Office Email:
jonewell@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 434
Areas of Interest:
Serving as interim pastor, antique clock repair, and electric trains.
Primary Courses
- Old Testament Survey
- Hebrew Grammar
- Biblical Hermeneutics
- Old Testament Book Studies
Educational Background
- B.A., William Carey College, 1977
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1982
- Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1988
Chantel Oney, D.B.A.
Chair of the Business Division; Instructor of Business | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 457
caoney@baptistcollege.edu
Chair of the Business Division; Instructor of Business
Year of Employment:
2017
Office Email:
caoney@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 457
Areas of Interest:
Cooking, Exercising, Family, Karaoke, and Traveling
Primary Courses
- Accounting
- Economics
- Management
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2012
- M.B.A., St. Leo University, 2013
- D.B.A., St. Leo University, 2021
Registrar
Office Email:
sworr@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 454
Year of Employment:
1996
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with family, watching football, baseball, and NASCAR.
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2012
Sadie M. Peronto
Administrative Assistant for Distance Education; LMS Faculty Assistant; Online Program Contact | Staff
800-328-2660 Ext. 540
smperonto@baptistcollege.edu
Administrative Assistant for Distance Education; LMS Faculty Assistant; Program Contact
Office Email:
smperonto@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
850-263-3261 Ext. 540
Year of Employment:
2019
Areas of Interest:
Old Movies (Bob Hope, Cary Grant), Music, Studying the Bible
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2019
Assistant to the Student Life and Marketing Director
Year of Employment:
2019
Office Email:
rnpotter@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 469
Areas of Interest:
Basketball, family time, movies and entertainment, and music.
Educational Background
- Home Life Academy, 2014
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2018
Admissions Counselor
Year of Employment:
2018
Office Email:
srhatcher@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 462
Areas of Interest:
Exploring the World, Studying Culture, Antique Shopping, Crafting, and Kayaking
Director of Financial Aid
Office Email:
sepowell@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 461
Year of Employment:
2006
Areas of Interest:
Reading, travel.
Educational Background
- A.S., Chipola Junior College, 1988
- B.S., Troy University Dothan, 1997
Professor of Theology and Philosophy
Year of Employment:
1998
Office Email:
marathel@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 473
Areas of Interest:
Time with family, writing, and visiting the beach.
Primary Courses
- Philosophy
- Christian Doctrine
- Apologetics
- New Testament
Educational Background
- A.A., Northwest State College, 1977
- B.A., William Carey College, 1979
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1981
- Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1988
- M.A. Biola University, 2006
Roger Richards, Ph.D.
John Sullivan Chair of Baptist History; Curator, Florida Baptist Archives; Professor of History and Christian Studies | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 477
rcrichards@baptistcollege.edu
John Sullivan Chair of Baptist History; Curator, Florida Baptist Archives; Professor of History and Christian Studies
Year of Employment:
2007
Office Email:
rcrichards@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 477
Areas of Interest:
Spending time with his wife, fencing, racquetball, going to the beach, watching movies, and traveling to historic sites.
Primary Courses
- Humanities
- History Courses
Educational Background
- B.A., Samford University, 1978
- M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1980
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984
- D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary, 1995
- Ph.D., Florida State University, 2008
Director of Student Life and Marketing
Office Email:
skrichards@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 415
Personal Cell Phone:
850-415-0799
Year of Employment:
2006
Areas of Interest:
My Church, Family (Grandchildren), Friendships and The Beach
Responsibilities
- Marketing and Admissions
- Public Relations
- Student Life, BCM, and Housing
Educational Background
- B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1990
- M.S., Michigan State University, 1994
- M.Ed., Troy University, 1995
Edwin Scott, Ph.D.
Director of Compliance and Institutional Effectiveness; Professor of Christian Studies | Faculty
800-328-2660 Ext. 488
eescott@baptistcollege.edu
Director of Compliance and Institutional Effectiveness; Professor of Christian Studies
Year of Employment:
2006
Office Email:
eescott@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 488
Areas of Interest:
Amateur radio (ham), golf, hiking, rock collecting, and spelunking.
Primary Courses
- Preaching
- Pastoral Ministry
- Christian Doctrine
- Church History
- Old Testament
Educational Background
- A.A., Pensacola Junior College, 1976
- B.A., Baptist Bible College, 1980
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984
- Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1989
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Year of Employment:
2010
Office Email:
jpshutt@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 472
Areas of Interest:
Performing Illusions with a Biblical message, as well as running and playing tennis.
Primary Courses
- Algebra
- Business Mathematics
- Geometry
- Statistics
Educational Background
- B.Th., The Baptist College of Florida, 1987
- M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1990
- M.S., Troy University Dothan, 2007
Administrative Assistant to the President
Office Email:
ltsowell@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 446
Year of Employment:
1993
Areas of Interest:
Singing, cross-stitching, and quilting.
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida (in progress)
Instructor of Teacher Education
Year of Employment:
2018
Office Email:
hlstrickland@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 437
Areas of Interest:
Reading, Spending Time with Family and Friends
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2006
- M.Ed., University of West Florida, 2016
Campus Safety Director; Director of Plant Operations
Office Email:
ocstrickland@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 409
Year of Employment:
2016
Areas of Interest:
Saltwater Fishing, Hunting
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptst College of Florida, 2005
- M.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2015
Housing Manager
Year of Employment:
2002
Office Email:
rastrickland@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 474
Areas of Interest:
Walking, running, reading, and spending time with grandchildren.
Lakeland Site Administrator
Office Email:
sathomas@baptistcollege.edu
Office Phone:
(863) 937-9011
Year of Employment:
2021
Areas of Interest:
Family, missions/evangelism, BASEBALL!!! (Tampa Bay Rays), boating, fishing (if I am catching something, but that is why they call it fishing and not catching), camping, and travel.
Educational Background
B.A., Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
Archival Assistant
Year of Employment:
2020
Office Email:
krthompson@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 514
Areas of Interest:
Anything outside and working with children.
Computer Support Specialist
Year of Employment:
2019
Office Email:
jwhite@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 458
Areas of Interest:
Apologetics, History, Storytelling, and Technology
Educational Background
- B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2019
- A.A., Hillsborough Community College, 2010
Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek
Year of Employment:
2020
Office Email:
sjwiniarski@baptistcollege.edu
Office Telephone:
800-328-2660 Ext. 544
Areas of Interest:
The use of the Old Testament in the New Testament, Pauline Theology, Social/Ethical concerns of the New Testament
Primary Courses
Educational Background
- B.R.E., Davis College, 2006
- M.Div., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009
- Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015