Our Faculty
Meet the BTS Faculty
The staff at BTS are a dedicated team of seasoned educators and ministry professionals, united in their passion for nurturing spiritual growth and academic excellence. Their collective expertise and compassionate guidance form the backbone of BTS's transformative educational experience.
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Prof. William (Bill) L. Stroup earned a B.S. from Auburn University, an MDiv and a Th.M. from Grace Seminary, and a Certificate from Nihongo Gakko in Japan.
Pastor, First Missionary Baptist Church, East Boyles, AL; B.A., Birmingham Easonian Baptist Bible College; M.A. Ministry, Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Prof. Michael L. Jones completed his B.A. at Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA, and an M.R.E. from Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Prof. Lyle Lee earned a B.A. in Sociology from Jackson State University and an M.Div. from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University.
Prof. Kuna Griggs holds a B.A. in English (Linguistics) from the University of Memphis, an MDiv from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN, and is a Ph.D. candidate at Mid-America Theological Seminary.
Prof. Jackie D. Gaston earned a B.A. from Huntingdon College, an M.Div. from Birmingham Theological Seminary, and a Th.M. from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.
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Prof. Bruce C. Horsley holds a B.A. from Southeastern Bible College, an M.A. from Talbot Theological Seminary, and an M.Ed. from Alabama State.
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Prof. Alonza D. Jones holds a B.A. from Huntingdon College, an M.A.B.C. from Birmingham Theological Seminary, and is a D.Min. candidate in Biblical Counseling at Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Prof. Harry L. Reeder, IV (Ike) earned a B.A. in English and Secondary Education from Covenant College, an M.A. in English (Literary Criticism) from the University of Alaska Anchorage, and is in the process of completing an M.A. in Theological Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary.
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Dr. William Harrison Taylor completed a B.A. in History from Troy State University, Troy, AL, an M.A. in History from Mississippi State University, and a Ph.D. in History from Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS.
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Dr. Thaddeus J. James, Jr. has a B.A. in Psychology from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX, an M.A. in Ministry from Birmingham Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Theology from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary.
Dr. Richard C. Trucks holds a B.A. from Samford University and both an M.Div. and a D.Min. from Reformed Theological Seminary.
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Dr. Murray Lee earned a B.A. in Communications from Samford University, an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO, and a Ph.D. in Communications and Informational Services from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.
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Associate professor of Biblical Studies Colorado Christian University; B.A. Christian Education, Hannibal La-Grange College; M.Div. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Th.M., New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Ph.D. New Testament, University Wales, Lampeter.
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Dr. Joseph “Josh” V. Carmichael has a B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration and an M.B.A. from The University of Alabama, an M.Div. in Missions from Reformed Theological Seminary (Jackson), and a Ph.D. in Church History from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville).
Dr. John Haines earned a B.A. in Piano Performance from Colorado Christian College, Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, and both a Masters and a Th.D. in Biblical Theology from St. Andrew’s Theological College and Seminary.
Dr. Jim H. Maples holds a B.S.M. from California Coast University, an M.A. from Reformed Theological Seminary, and a Th.D. from the University of South Africa.
Dr. Jeff Lowman completed a B.A. at Belhaven College, an M.Div. at Reformed Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. at Highlands Theological College (Dingwall, Scotland)/ Reformed Theological Seminary – Jackson.
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Dr. Howard A. Eyrich's academic credentials include a B.S. from Bob Jones University, a B.D. from Faith Theological Seminary, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.A. from Liberty University, a D.Min. from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, and a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Georgia.
Dr. Heath H. Kahlbau holds a B.S. in Psychology from Troy University, Troy, AL, an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Dr. Frederick “Rick” Morton completed a B.B.A. in Accounting from The University of Memphis, an M.A. in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Christian Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Dr. Christopher L. Bolt earned a B.A. in Philosophy and Religion from Lynchburg College, an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, and a Ph.D. in Christian Philosophy (Systematic Theology and World Religions) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.
Dr. Chris Peters holds a B.A. in Religious Studies and Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO, an M.A. in History from The University of
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Dr. Chesley Peed completed a B.A. in Religious Studies from The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa, an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. in Biblical Counseling from Birmingham Theological Seminary.
Ret. Elementary Principal, Briarwood Christian School, Birmingham, AL; B.S. Business and Education, Auburn University; M.Ed. Vocational and Adult Education, Auburn University; Ed.S. Instruction, Liberty University; Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Liberty University.
Dr. Charles W. Lewis has a B.S. from Tuskegee University, a Th.M. and a D.Min. from Dallas Theological Seminary.
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