Academically Excellent, Biblically Faithful, and Ministry Oriented

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.

Rev. Justin Richardson
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Rev. James Williams
Core Faculty

NA

Rev. Fred Greco
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Rev. Derrick Brite
Core Faculty

NA

Rev. Darrin Stone
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Prof. William (Bill) L. Stroup
Core Faculty

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.

Prof. Robert Alexander
Core Faculty

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
Core Faculty

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
Adjunct Faculty

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
Core Faculty

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.

Rev. Jackie D. Gaston
Adjunct Faculty

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.

Prof. David Temples
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Bruce C. Horsley
Core Faculty

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.

Prof. Brandon Robbins
Core Faculty

NA

Prof. Alonza D. Jones
Adjunct Faculty

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.

Pres. Ike Reeder
Core Faculty

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.

Mark Horne
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. William Harrison Taylor
Adjunct Faculty

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.

Dr. Tom Hawkes
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Thaddeus J. James
Core Faculty

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
Core Faculty

Dr. Richard C. Trucks holds a B.A. from Samford University and both an M.Div. and a D.Min. from Reformed Theological Seminary.

Dr. Reed DePace
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Quinton (Q.E.) Hammonds
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. Murray Lee
Adjunct Faculty

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.

Dr. Pat Sanders
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Olan Stubbs
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Matthew Aernie
Core Faculty

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.

Dr. Jud Davis
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Joseph “Josh” V. Carmichael
Adjunct Faculty

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
Core Faculty

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
Core Faculty

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
Core Faculty

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.

Dr. Hunter Brewer
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Jay Haley
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Howard A. Eyrich
Core Faculty

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
Adjunct Faculty

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.

Dr. Eric Ayala
Adjunct Faculty

N/A

Dr. George Grant
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Frederick “Rick” Morton
Adjunct Faculty

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.

Dr. Don Furuto
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. EJ Waldron
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. E.O. Jackson
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. David Filson
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Cooper Pinson
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. Christopher L. Bolt
Adjunct Faculty

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
Core Faculty

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

Dr. Carl Ellis
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. Chesley Peed
Core Faculty

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.

Dr. Cheryl Blackmon
Core Faculty

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
Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Charles W. Lewis has a B.S. from Tuskegee University, a Th.M. and a D.Min. from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Dr. Brian Cosby
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. Amy Boe
Core Faculty

NA

Dr. Andy Montgomery
Adjunct Faculty

NA

Dr. Ben Birdsong
Core Faculty

N/A

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