Expertise I am neither a bible scholar nor a theologian; my ongoing doctoral studies at a major private research university are in American Religious History. My specialty is the history of Baptists, both in the United States and Great Britain. I can answer questions about Baptist origins and their subsequent historical development, and the ways in which Baptists have responded to particular trends in American history. Examples that come to mind include Baptist thought on Church and State, relationships with other denominations, the Fundamentalist/Modernist controversy, and the place of the Bible in historic Baptist thought.
Experience I served two different Baptist churches while I was in seminary in Atlanta, GA. I currently teach adjunctively at Belmont University.
Organizations American Society of Church History,
American Academy of Religion,
Southern Historical Association,
Baptist History and Heritage Society,
National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion
Publications Journal of Baptist Studies (Peer-Reviewed) http://baptiststudiesonline.com/
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Q: I attend a large, large, Southern Baptist church, in Alabama. I attend with my parents, they have ... A: Elena, I am sorry I have been so long getting back to you. My sister is getting married ...
Q: I know that in many nonChristian countries in the world, such as Arab countries and many parts of ... A: A.J., I almost passed on this question because it's way out on the edge of my expertise. ...
Q: I understand that Baptists do not have any type of Apostolic Succession, like the Roman Catholic ... A: The short answer to this question is that the whole church ordains a Baptist minister through a ...
Q: I know that Baptists do not believe in infant baptism, but I don't know of any place in the Bible ... A: Andrew, I can hear a hint of hostility in your question. I am going to go ahead and answer it ...
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Q: Why do Baptists not believe in giving medications for illness? ANSWER: Your question is the first I ... A: Niki. I am a Southern Baptist as well, and I can tell you as a fact that Southern Baptists, as a ...
Q: In 1 Cor 7:8-9 the Apostle Paul says men should not marry. But if they cannot contain, let them ... A: Well, I am neither a bible scholar nor a theologian. I am also not a marriage and family therapist. ...
Q: My boyfriend wishes to get married to me. He doesn't believe in God whereas I'm a firm believer. I ... A: Well, I am more of a historian than a pastor these days, but I'll do my best to discuss your problem ...
Q: I am searching to see if the Baptist religion uses a heart as an iconic symbol. I am researching ... A: This is a good question - thanks for passing it along. First, I have no knowledge of Baptists ...
Q: I first learned of the Seventh Day Baptist about 10 years ago. I grew up in the Baptist church ... A: Sky, I am aware of the existence of the Seventy Day Baptists. The early Baptists (1600s) were ...
