1

CURRICULUM VITAE

J. RANDALL O’BRIEN

President Carson-Newman University

1646 Russell Avenue

Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760 Office phone: 865-471-3200 Home phone: 865-471-5648

Cell phone: 865-368-8364 Email address: robrien@cn.edu

EDUCATION: Yale Divinity School Master of Sacred Theology, 1987 Area of Concentration: Human Nature and the

Study of Personality Thesis: “An Analysis of Parental Influence upon Conceptualization of and Relationship to God”

Major Professor and Mentor: James Dittes New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Doctor of Theology, 1982

Major in Old Testament and Hebrew Minor in New Testament and Greek Dissertation: “The Progression of the Mosaic Motif to the Johannine Concept of Messiah” Major Professor and Mentor: George W. Harrison

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Master of Divinity, 1977

Mississippi College Bachelor of Science, 1975 Southwest Mississippi Junior College Associate of Arts, 1972 Other: Harvard University The Harvard Seminar for New Presidents, 2009 Harvard University Harvard Institutes for Higher Education, 2000 Management Development Program Harvard Graduate School of Education

2

Yale University Research Scholar. 1986-7 Oxford University Visiting Fellow, 2002 The University of New Orleans Additional Study, German, 1978 Southern University of New Orleans Additional Study, German, 1979 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative President Carson-Newman University 2008-present Administration Baylor University 1998-2008 Executive Vice President and Provost Baylor University 2005-2008 Chair, Department of Religion Baylor University 2002-2005 Special Assistant to the President Baylor University 2001-2002 Dean, George W. Truett Baylor University 2000-2001 Theological Seminary, Interim Executive Assistant to the President Baylor University 1999-2001 Chair, Acting, Department of Religion Baylor University 1998-1999 Teaching Carson-Newman University 2010-present Professor of Religion Baylor University 1995-2008 Professor of Religion (Biblical Studies) Baylor University Associate Professor of Religion 1991-1995 George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University 2000-2002 Adjunct Professor of Christian Scriptures

3

Baylor Law School 2002-2008 Visiting Professor of Oral Advocacy Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1990-1991 Adjunct Professor in Biblical Studies Yale University 1987 Teaching Assistant (Psychology of Religion) Ouachita Baptist University 1983-1986 Assistant Professor of Religion Tenured in 1986 Associate Director of College Honors Program Ouachita Baptist University 1980-1982 Instructor of Religion New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 1978-1980 Fellow in Old Testament and Hebrew Pastoral (Licensed and ordained Baptist minister) Calvary Baptist Church Little Rock, AR June 1987-July 1991 Senior Pastor DeGray Baptist Church Arkadelphia, AR October 1980-August 1983 Pastor Red Bluff Baptist Church Greensburg, LA October 1978-August 1980 Pastor Interim Pastorates Trinity Baptist Church San Antonio, TX January 2007-December 2008 Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Waco, TX August 2005-August 2006 Harris Creek Baptist Church Waco, TX January 2005-July 2005 South Main Baptist Church Houston, TX March 2002-March 2003 First Baptist Church Hillsboro, TX January 2001-February 2002 First Baptist Church Killeen, TX August 1998-July 2000 Tallowood Baptist Church Houston, TX March 1997-May 1998

4

Meadowbrook Baptist Church Robinson, TX September 1995-October 1996 Live Oak Baptist Church Gatesville, TX June 1994-March 1995 University Baptist Church Fort Worth, TX October 1992-November 1993 Broadway Baptist Church Fort Worth, TX June 1992- September 1992 First Baptist Church Lampasas, TX December 1991-June 1992 First Baptist Church Hot Springs, AR August 1985-June 1986 Richwoods Baptist Church Arkadelphia, AR August 1984-June 1985 First Baptist Church Benton, AR September 1983-July 1984 Missionary Home Missionary Associate, HMB, SBC March 1976-January 1978 Carver Baptist Center; Associate Pastor of Christian Love Missionary Baptist Church Inner-City, New Orleans, LA Other Haiti Teaching/Medical Mission May 2013 Russian Teaching Mission, St. Petersburg Evangelical Theological Academy May 2009 South Africa Mission/Study Program June 2009 Baylor in Great Britain Study Program July-August 2004 Bulgarian Teaching Mission March 1997 Mission Mexico March 1995 Medical and Evangelistic Mission August 1990 Guatemala Evangelistic Crusade September 1989 Republic of South Africa Bible Study Fellowship (Teacher) September 1986-May 1987 Yale Law School, New Haven, CT

5

Fellowship of Christian Athletes 1974-1975 Leader/Speaker, Mississippi College Bible Conferences, Revivals, Retreats, 1971-Present College Campus Speaker, National and State Convention Speaker, Civic Speaker, etc. PUBLICATIONS: Encyclopedia and Dictionary Articles The Anchor Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Amal” (Person), by J. Randall O’Brien. The Anchor Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Ara” (Person), by J. Randall O’Brien. The Anchor Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Ashvath” (Person), by J. Randall O’Brien. The Anchor Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Beera” (Person), by J. Randall O’Brien. The Anchor Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Bimhal” (Person), by J. Randall O’Brien. The Anchor Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Birzaith” (Person or Place, uncertain), by J. Randall O’Brien. Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Amram” by J. Randall O’Brien. Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Lentils” by J. Randall O’Brien. Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Teman” by J. Randall O’Brien. The Holman Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Elisha” by J. Randall O’Brien. The Holman Bible Dictionary, S.v., “Ramah” by J. Randall O’Brien. Mercer Dictionary of the Bible, S.v., “Amos (Book of)” by J. Randall O’Brien. Mercer Dictionary of the Bible, S.v., “Amos (Person)” by J. Randall O’Brien. Mercer Dictionary of the Bible, S.v., “Tower of Babel” by J. Randall O’Brien. Mercer Dictionary of the Bible, S.v., “Flood” by J. Randall O’Brien. Articles and Essays O’Brien, R. “A Bronze Star for Brenda (Civil Rights Heroine).” Christian Ethics Today. (Winter 2008).

6

. . . . . . . “A Declaration of Dependence,” The Truett Pulpit. (2006-07). . . . . . . . “A Duck Call for All,” Christian Ethics Today. (Spring 20014). . . . . . . . “An Open Letter to Dr. Ben Carson: Physician, Correct Thyself,” The Huffington Post,

(February, 2015). . . . . . . . “Ancient Ways of Discerning the Will of God,” Biblical Illustrator. (Summer 1990). . . . . . . . “Billy Graham,” Youth Disciple. (1997). . . . . . . . “Bomb or Baby,” 1985 Commencement Address, OBU, Baptist Peacemaker. (January 1986). . . . . . . . “Chesed: Unfailing Love in Hosea,” Biblical Illustrator. (Summer 2001) . . . . . . . “Convention Uniform Sunday School Lessons,” The Baptist Standard. (July – December 1994). . . . . . . . “Crime Control or Gun Control,” The Huffington Post, February, 20, 2013. . . . . . . . “Daniel: His Life and Times,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1989). . . . . . . . “Dealing With Anger,” Deacon. (July, August, September 1992). . . . . . . . “Dealing With Anger in the Family,” The Baptist Standard. (January 20, 1993). . . . . . . . “Easter Musing from Carson-Newman,” The Morristown (TN) Citizen Tribune, (March 29,

2013) . . . . . . . “Eighth Century Judah and Its Neighbors,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1993). . . . . . . . “Elisha: Prophet of God,” Biblical Illustrator. (Summer 2002) . . . . . . . “Fatherhood: Strengthening Family Relationships,” Adult Leadership. (Spring 1990). . . . . . . . “Flood Stories of the Ancient Near East,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1986). . . . . . . . “Forgiveness: Taking the Word to Heart,” Christian Reflection. (Fall 2001). . . . . . . . “Glory,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1987). . . . . . . . “Good News for Duck Dynasty Nation, A&E, You and Me,” The Huffington Post, (Dec. 2013). . . . . . . . “Hell to the Chief! Preying on the National Prayer Breakfast,” The Huffington Post, (Feb. 2015). . . . . . . . “How We Got Our Bible,” Youth Disciple. (1997).

7

. . . . . . . “Humor in Scripture and Incarnate,” Journey in Faith. Ouachita Baptist University Press. (November 1985).

. . . . . . . “Inveigling a Blessing Out of the Reluctant Audience,” Baylor News. (June 1996). . . . . . . . “Is the Church Still Relevant?” Arkansas Gazette. (June 23, 1990). . . . . . . . “Is There a Blueprint for a Christian University?” TBP in Carson-Newman Studies (Fall 2015). . . . . . . . “Likemindedness,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1987). . . . . . . . “Listening to the Snake: A Story,” Baptist Peacemaker. (July 1986). . . . . . . . .”May God Bless America and May We Bless God,” Baptist & Reflector, (February 25, 2015). . . . . . . . “Martin Luther King, Jr.,” Youth Disciple. (1997). . . . . . . . “Matthew’s Use of the Old Testament,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1986). . . . . . . . “Moralizing on American Sniper,” Huffington Post. (February 20015). O’Brien, Kay and Randall. “Motherhood: Strengthening Family Relationships,” Adult Leadership.

(Spring 1991). O’Brien, J. Randall. “My Most Memorable Deacon,” Deacon. (April, May, June 1992). . . . . . . . “National Prayer Breakfast was Beautiful, Unifying,” Knoxville News Sentinel, (Feb. 14, 2015). . . . . . . . “New Clear Vision or Nuclear Fission,” Baptist Peacemaker. (January 1989). . . . . . . .”Ode to Nam on the 40th Anniversary of the War’s End,” The Huffington Post, (Feb., 2015). . . . . . . . “Of Fasts and Solemn Assemblies,” Biblical Illustrator. (Spring 1996). . . . . . . . “On Coming Home from Nam,” The Huffington Post, (February, 2015). . . . . . . . “Parenthood: Strengthening Family Relationships,” Adult Leadership. (Spring 1991). . . . . . . . “Parents, Children, and God,” The Theological Educator. (Spring 1991). . . . . . . . “Pastoral Leadership: Implementing the Vision,” Baylor News. (January 20, 1993). . . . . . . . “Pastoral Theology in the Book of Job,” Theologia, Journal of St. Petersburg Theological

Academy, Russia, (June 2009). . . . . . . . “Book of Job: My Eye Sees Thee,” Theophilus. (Fall 2001).

8

. . . . . . . “Pilgrim in a Racist Land,” Christian Ethics Today. (February 2005). . . . . . . . “Practical Ethics of Christian Caregiving: A Joban Model,” Christian Ethics Today. (Winter

2004). . . . . . . . “Predestination and Evil,” Baptists Today. (February 2000). . . . . . . . “Presidential Convocation Address,” Carson-Newman Review, (Spring 2014). . . . . . . . “Profile of Today’s College Student,” Adult Leadership. (March 1986). . . . . . . . “Psalm 22: Suffering and Faith,” The Theological Educator. Number 29, (Fall 1984). . . . . . . . “Recent Trends in Old Testament Studies,” The Theological Educator. (Spring 1994). . . . . . . . “Religion and Politics,” The Theological Educator. Number 30, (Spring 1985). . . . . . . . “Remembering Brenda,” The Huffington Post, (March 4, 2013). . . . . . . . “Remembering Vietnam: Dear Ashleigh,” The Huffington Post, (February, 2015). . . . . . . . “Roots,” The Canon. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Newspaper, (1977). . . . . . . . “II Corinthians 1:1-2:13,” The Theological Educator. (Fall 1989). . . . . . . . “Thank You to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon,” The Huffington Post,(January

2014). . . . . . . . “The Church: A Non-Prophet Organization?,” Christian Reflection. (Spring 2003). . . . . . . . “The Concept of Sin in Psalms 19 and 51, or Sin Described,” Biblical Illustrator. (Spring 1999). . . . . . . . “The Court Prophets in the Ancient Near East,” Biblical Illustrator. (Spring 2000). . . . . . . . “The Dream Lives,” The Huffiington Post, (February, 2015). . . . . . . . “The Evangelist of the 20th Century goes to . . . ?,” The Huffington Post, (March 28, 2013). . . . . . . . “The Future of the Past: Celebrating our Heritage and Hope” (Presidential Inaugural Address, October, 30, 2009), Carson-Newman Studies. (Fall 2010). . . . . . . . “The King in Ancient Israel,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1992). . . . . . . . “The Meaning of ‘Create’ in Genesis 1:1-4, 26-31,” Biblical Illustrator. (January 1997). . . . . . . . “The Relevance of the Church,” The Theological Educator. (Fall 1991).

9

. . . . . . . “The Resurrection: Hocus Pocus?” The Huffington Post, (April 3, 2013. . . . . . . . “The 63rd Annual National Prayer Breakfast, Beautiful, Unifying,” The Knoxville News Sentinel,

(February,14,2015).

. . . . . . . “The Soul of the Christian University,” The Huffington Post, (February, 2015). Submitted also to The Baptist & Reflector. . . . . . . . “The Soul of the Christian University,” Baptists Today. And also Baptist Press. (March, 2015). . . . . . . . “Thinking Christianly in an Increasingly Christian World,” Christian Ethics Today (submitted

1.15.15). . . . . . . . “Thinking Christianly in an Increasingly Christian World,” The Huffington Post, January, 2015. . . . . . . . “Toward an Understanding of Suffering: The Cross on a Hill Called Bulgaria,” Vitania,

(Bulgarian Baptist Magazine, 1997). . . . . . . . "Turning Bread Into Stones," Christian Ethics Today. (April 2001). . . . . . . . “War and Peace: Christian Reflections,” Theophilus. ( Accepted for publication; rights

purchased; Journal became defunct). . . . . . . .”War: What is it Good For?” The Huffington Post, (February, 2015). . . . . . . . “We Must Focus on What We Agree on to Prevent Gun Deaths,” Knoxville News Sentinel,

Guest Editorial, February 23, 2013. . . . . . . . “With Liberty and Justice for All?” The Huffington Post, May 6, 2014. . . . . . . . “What Does It Mean To Be Baptist?” Youth Disciple. (1997). . . . . . . . “What is Justice?” Biblical Illustrator. (Winter 1998). . . . . . . . “World, Winds, and Whirlwinds: The Voice of God Meets the ‘Vice of God’,” (The Book of

Job), Perspectives in Religious Studies, (Summer 2003). . . . . . . . “Worship,” Adult Leadership. (Spring 1992). . . . . . . . “Worship at the Corner of Antioch and Jerusalem,” Vitania, (Bulgarian Baptist Magazine, 1997). . . . . . . . “Yahweh and Jehovah,” Biblical Illustrator. (Fall 1988). Books O’Brien, J. Randall. Set Free By Forgiveness: The Way to Peace and Healing, Grand Rapids: Baker Book

House, 2005.

10

(Books, continued) . . . . . . . I Feel Better All Over Than I Do Anywhere Else: (And Other Stories to Tickle Your Soul).

Atlanta: Smyth & Helwys Publishers, 1996. Second edition, 1999. . . . . . . . Who Is Jesus? Nashville: Convention Press, 1993. . . . . . . . ed. Journey in Faith. A volume of essays in honor of Vester E. Wolber. Ouachita Baptist

University Press. November 1985. . . . . . . . The Progression of the Mosaic Motif to the Johannine Concept of Messiah. University M.

International, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1985. . . . . . . . Going For The Gold. Served as chairman of the Religious Activities Committee, Home Mission

Board, SBC. Responsible for the publication of this devotional book of Scripture used in the 1984 Olympic Ministries.

Other O’Brien, J. Randall, Yale Thesis. “An Analysis of Parental Influence Upon Conceptualization of and

Relationship to God,” 1987. . . . . . . . Monthly Pastoral Column, Arkansas Baptist Newsmagazine. Arkansas Baptist State Convention.

1990-1991. . . . . . . . The Canon. Editor. The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Newspaper. 1977-1978. . . . . . . . “War and Peace: How to Think Clearly When the Picture Is So Muddied,” The Arkansas

Gazette, February 23, 1991. . . . . . . . “Dealing with Anger In the Family” in Here’s Help For You, ed. by Presnall H. Wood. (Dallas:

Baptist Standard Press, 1993). . . . . . . . Uniform Sunday School Lessons, on Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges,

Samuel, and Kings. Baptist Standard. July-December 1994. . . . . . . . Pastoral Articles, Catholic Quarterly, 1990-1991. . . . . . . . Pastoral Articles, Baptists Today, 1998-1999. . . . . . . . Pastoral Articles, Formations, Smyth & Helwys, 1999-2004. . . . . . . . “Is God Still Relevant in the New Millennium?” Killeen Daily Herald, Killeen, TX, January 1, 2000. Bailey, Raymond; Dilday, Russell; O’Brien, J. Randall, Principles of Biblical Interpretation, Texas Baptist

11

Laity Institute, 2002. O’Brien, J. Randall, Book Reviews, Baptist Standard, 2005. . . . . . . . “The Leader as Mentor and Pastor,” in Christian Leadership Essentials: A Handbook for Managing

Christian Organizations, ed., David S. Dockery, (Broadman & Holman, Publishers, 2010.) . . . . . . . . “Ministering to the Suffering: Pastoral Theology From the Book of Job,” in Assaulted by Grief:

Finding God in the Broken Places, ed., Gerald Borchert and David Crutchley, (Mossy Creek Press, 2011).

. . . . . . . . “Servant Leadership,” in A Pastor’s Manual, TBA. Lectures, Papers, and Presentations “Hunger and Spirituality: A Problem.” World Hunger, Public Policy, and Christian Citizenship Conference. Ouachita Baptist University October 31, 1980. “The Progression of the Mosaic Motif to the Johannine Concept of the Messiah.” Faculty Colloquium Ouachita Baptist University, Spring 1983. “What to Look for in a College” President’s Leadership Forum Ouachita Baptist University December 2, 1983 “Why Choose a Christian University over a State University?” Christian Higher Education Day Ouachita Baptist University February 8, 1986 Respondent to the Joint Educational Consortium Lecture Series Lecturer, Gene Youngblood, on “The Communication Revolution and Human Values.” Ouachita Baptist University, November 15, 1983. “Forgiveness: What, Why, and How?”

Houston Baptist University Houston, TX, 1984.

“Canonical Criticism: A Theological Counter-Revolution.” Faculty Development Retreat Ouachita Baptist University Spring 1984.

12

“How to Grow as a Professional” Baptist Student Ministers Conference Arkansas Baptist Convention January 27-29, 1988 “Turning Audiences Into Actors and Actors Into Audiences: When Teacher-Student Roles Reverse Through Active Learning Exercises.” ASOR (American Schools of Oriental Research), Society of Biblical Literature, American Academy of Religion Regional Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 1993. “The Voice is Jacob’s, but the Hands are Esau’s: Inveigling a Blessing out of the Reluctant Student.” American Schools of Oriental Research, Society of Biblical Literature American Academy of Religion, Regional Meeting, Dallas, TX, 1994. “Religion and Politics” Faculty Colloquium Houston Baptist University October 1984 “The Anatomy of a Failed Potential” Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society Baylor University March 18, 1993 “Religion and Politics” Faculty-Student Symposium Ouachita Baptist University, November, 1984 “Focus on Forgiveness” A Christian Growth Conference First Baptist Church, Dothan, Alabama,

April 11-12, 1986 “Faith Development” Baylor Minister’s Conference Baylor University July 1992. “Involving Laity in the Work of the Church: Biblical Foundations From a Pastoral Perspective” Pastor’s Conference Baylor University, May 1992. “Life Beyond the Hedges,”

13

Rice University, January 24-25, 1986. “Canon, Criteria for Canonicity, and Community: How Came the Bible?” Baylor Summer Teaching Institute June 16, 1993 Baptist Television Network (BTN), Nashville, TN. Bible Teacher. “Philippians.” March 1989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Numbers.” May 1989. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Joshua.” January 1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “John.” January 1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Psalms.” February 1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Ecclesiastes.” February 1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Growing in the Christian Life.” May 1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . “Counsel and Conflict in the South.” August 1990. Convocation Address, Carson-Newman University, Annually, Jefferson City, TN, 2008-present. Convocation Address, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, TX, August, 2014. Convocation Address, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX, September 21,1991. Convocation Address, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, November 12, 1997. National Youth Minister’s Conference, Keynote Speaker, February 1992, Nashville, TN. National Youth Minister’s Conference, Keynote Speaker, February 1996, Atlanta, GA. National Meeting of the Baptist Medical-Dental Fellowship, Keynote Speaker, February 23-26, 1995. National Preschool Worker’s Convention, Keynote Speaker, Nashville, TN, October 1999. International Network of Children’s Ministry Convention, Keynote Speaker, San Diego, CA., Feb., 2001. International Network of Children’s Ministry Convention, Keynote Speaker, Dallas, TX, Jan., 2002. The Carr P. Collins Outstanding Professor, Public Lecture, Baylor University, May 1996. Baptist State Youth Conventions: Texas, North Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma,

Arkansas, and Mississippi, in the 1990s, and Virginia again, 2004. Bible Conferences in Churches Include Studies in: Genesis, Joshua, Psalms, Job, Isaiah, Amos, Hosea,

Malachi, The Sermon on the Mount, John, I Corinthians, Philippians, Hebrews, and Ephesians, in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.

Baptist General Convention of Texas, Church Weekday Education Annual Convention, Keynote Address,

14

July, 10, 1998. The American Red Cross Annual Banquet, Keynote Address, Waco, TX, August 28, 1999. “Stages of Faith and the Christian University” Mississippi College (Faculty Presentation) February 5, 1991 “Prayer: The Delight and Discipline of Spiritual Growth” Georgia Baptist Convention, Winter Youth Celebration January 12-15, 1996 “Women in Ministry: Does God Have an Opinion?” Waco Ministerial Alliance Waco, TX January 14, 1999 “Teaching and Learning in the Religion Classroom.” Baptist Union of Religion Professors Dallas, TX., July 1995. “Faith Development in Christian Higher Education” Faculty Colloquim University of Mary Hardin-Baylor February 22, 1996 “How We Got Our Bible” Herbert H. Reynolds Summer School for Senior Adults Baylor University May 23, 1995 “Studies in the Book of Exodus” Louisiana College Senior Adult Summer School July 10, 1997 “The Doctrine of Salvation” Louisiana College Senior Adult Summer School July 12, 1997 “Thinking Christianly in an Increasingly Post-Christian World” Carson-Newman University Chapel January 12, 2015 “Stages of Faith in the Seasons of Life” Herbert H. Reynolds Summer School for Seniors Baylor University May 27, 1997

15

“Studies in Psalms and Job” Herbert H. Reynolds Summer School for Seniors Baylor University May 29, 1997 “Songs of the Soul: Praying the Psalms in the Seasons of Life” Baylor University Music and Worship Conference January 1995 “Faith Development as an Educational Goal” Baylor University Regents Retreat Houston, TX July 1998. “The Book of Amos” Pastor’s Conference Baylor University September 1995. “Studies in the Book of Joshua” Pastor’s School Campbell University July 1998. “The Book of Joshua” Baylor Bible Conference Baylor University October 1998. “The Hardship of Leadership” Virginia Youth Minister’s Conference Williamsburg, Virginia February 4-5, 1999 “The Theology of Forgiveness” Faculty Colloquim Howard Payne University February 13, 2001 “The Hardship of Leadership” Texas Baptist Ministers of Religious Education Conference Salado, TX., April 18-19, 2001

16

“The Resurrection: Is It Real? Is It Relevant?” Resurrection Week

Baylor University March 31, 1999. “The Vietnam War: Up Close and Personal” Vanguard College Prep School; Midway High School Waco, TX, 1998-2006. “The Life of Jesus Christ: Birth, Temptations, Teachings” Louisiana Baptist Convention, Theme Interpreter/Bible Teacher Monroe, LA. November 15-16, 1999. “Conversion of the Imagination: Storytelling as Creative Preaching” Religious Faith and Literary Art Conference Baylor University February 24-25, 2000. “Balancing Family and Ministry” Church Staff Conference/Ministry Effectiveness Baylor University February 29, 2000. “Developing a Healthy Church” Conference on Ministry Effectiveness Hispanic Baptist Theological Seminary San Antonio, TX, March 3-4, 2000. "Turning Bread Into Stones" Fall Convocation Address George W. Truett Theological Seminary, August 24, 2000 “Sermon Preparation: Philosophy and Model” Conference on Ministry Effectiveness El Paso, TX, December 1-2, 2000 Houston, TX, January 26-27, 2001,

McAllen, TX, September, 14-15, ‘01 “Biblical Imperatives for Evangelism: Mandates and Models” Texas State Evangelism Conference San Antonio, TX, January, 29-30, 2001 “Sermon Preparation: Practical Guidelines for Busy Leaders” Bi-vocational Ministers and Lay Leaders Seminar

17

Baylor University, November 30-December 1, 2001 “Storytellin’ as Gospel Sneakin’ Up on Us” Baylor University Pastor’s R & R Conference March 27-30, 2001 “The Book of Job: Questions of Suffering, Doubt, and Faith” Pastor’s School Campbell University July 16-20, 2001 “Studies in the Book of Job” Paisano Baptist Assembly Alpine, TX July 22-27, 2001 “Studies in the Book of Genesis” Paisano Baptist Assembly July 21-26, 2002 “Studies in the Book of Psalms” Paisano Baptist Assembly July 20-25, 2003 “Principles of Biblical Interpretation” Texas Baptist Laity Institute Abilene, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, TX September 10-24, 2001; May 2002 “The Book of Job: Questions of Suffering, Doubt, and Faith” 21st Annual Baylor Bible Conference Baylor University. October 11-12, 2002 “Dr. Sominex Meets Beavis and Butthead: Awakening the Professor When the Students Sleep,” Faculty Colloquium (Creative Pedagogy) Campbell University November 4, 2002 “Church College or College Church: Should Faith Development be Modeled and Encouraged in the

Sectarian University Classroom?” Faculty Colloquium Campbell University November 5, 2002 “Sweet Soul Music: Singing the Blues and Praising the Lord in the Psalms of Israel” Highland Colony; Jackson, Mississippi January 19, 2003

18

“A Study of the Book of Amos: Reality, Revelation, Relevance” Mississippi Baptist Pastors Jackson, Mississippi January 20, 2003 “Qoheleth Meets Sisyphus” Golden Key Honor Society, Induction Ceremony, Keynote Address Baylor University March 4, 2003 “World, Winds, and Whirlwinds: The Voice of God meets ‘The Vice of God’” (The Book of Job) Society of Biblical Literature/American Academy of Religion Regional meeting, Dallas, TX, March 15-16, 2003 “World, Winds, and Whirlwinds: The Voice of God meets ‘The Vice of God’” Scholars Day, Baylor University March 8, 2004 “Studies in the Book of Amos” Bulgarian Pastors Sofia, Bulgaria, March 1997 “Nurturing Personal Growth in Self and Others” Texas Baptist Weekday Educator’s Conference, Keynote Address Baylor University July 10, 2003 “Songs of the Soul: Praying the Psalms in the Seasons of Life” Carson-Newman College April 3-4, 2003 “How to Interpret the Bible: Theory and Practice” Hispanic Pastor’s and Laity Conference Texas Baptist Laity Institute/George W. Truett Theological Seminary April 26, 2003 “From Resentment to Forgiveness to Freedom” Theological Retreat, Second Baptist Church, Lubbock, TX Glorieta, New Mexico February 20-22, 2004 “Principles of Biblical Interpretation: Does One Size Fit All?” Hispanic Preaching Conference George W. Truett Theological Seminary

19

April 16-17, 2004 “Practical Ethics of Care Giving: A Joban Model” National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion Regional Meeting, Devotional Presentation Dallas, TX, March 6, 2004 “Golden Keys of Leadership” Golden Key Honor Society, Induction Ceremony, Keynote Address Baylor University March 23, 2004 “Can We Talk about Forgiveness? The Professional as a Person” Administrative Professionals Conference Baylor University May 25, 2004 “Interpreting Scripture: Literary and Historical Approaches” Texas Baptist Laity Institute Fall Conference Tyler, Texas, September 10-11, 2004 “Stories Doeth Good Like a Medicine” Texas Senior Adult Conference Latham Springs, Texas, September, 22, 2004 “Biblical Interpretation” Inaugural Small Church Preaching Conference George W. Truett Theological Seminary October 8-9, 2004 “Following a Call to Ministry: How Do I Prepare?” Ministry Student Conference Baylor University October 28, 2004 “Tsunami: Where Was God? (Christian, Jewish, Muslim Responses)” Center For American and Jewish Studies Baylor University January 27, 2005 “Reading the Book of Job: What Do Theodicy and Theocentricity Have in Common?” Scholars’ Day, Baylor University February 4, 2005 “Reading the Book of Job: Toward a Model of Pastoral Care” Scholars’Day, Baylor University February 4, 2005

20

“Daddy, were you tellin’ the truth or were you just preachin’? Telling the Old, Old Story in Fun, New Ways” Art and Soul Conference

Baylor University, April 7-9, 2005 “Possessing Promised Lands” Southwest Mississippi Community College Commencement Address Summit, Mississippi May 6, 2005 “The Grasshopper Complex” Baptist College of Health Sciences Commencement Address Memphis, Tennessee December 15, 2005 “Reading and Being Read: The Biblical Book of Job and Other Stories Which Surprise” Texas Baptist Church Weekday Educator’s Conference Salado, Texas. April 21, 2005 “Once Upon a Time: Storytellin’ as Legacy” Baylor Institute for Learning in Retirement, Fall Convocation Baylor University

September 1, 2005 “Invitation to Excellence” Invitation to Excellence Program for National Merit Semifinalists, Keynote Address Baylor University November 11, 2005; November 3, 2006 “Storytelling: Stories Doeth Good Like a Medicine” Conference for Pastors and Laymen George W. Truett Theological Seminary February 6-8, 2006 “The Authority of the Bible in the Twenty-first Century” President’s Doctrinal Conference Baylor University, February 14, 2006 “Faith Development as an Educational Goal” Baylor Christian Faculty and Graduate Student Fellowship Baylor University, March 2, 2006 “Stages of Faith Within the Mission of Christian Private Schools“ 50th Anniversary of Texas Baptist Schools Convention, Keynote Address Baylor University, March 10, 2006

21

“Faculty Diversity Initiatives” 2006 Higher Education Symposium Dallas, Texas, March 30, 2006 “When Forgiveness Comes Hard and Forgetting Becomes Impossible” Texas Baptist Church Weekday Educator’s Conference Salado, Texas April 6, 2006 “Faith Development as an Educational Goal” New Faculty Orientation Baylor University August 19, 2006 “When Windows Turn to Mirrors: Seeing What the Prophet Amos Saw” South Main Baptist Church Houston, Texas January 28, 2007 “Getting Leah, Finding God: When Bitter Reality Brings Sweet Revelation” George W. Truett Theological Seminary Pastor’s Conference February 5, 2007 “Why Forgive? What The Bible Really Says About Forgiveness” George W. Truett Theological Seminary Pastor’s Conference February 6, 2007 “Reflections on Forgiveness: What Does Theology Really Have to Do With Christian Living?” First Baptist Church, Greensboro, North Carolina February 26-28, 2007 “Set Free by Forgiveness: The Way to Peace and Healing” Carson-Newman College April 24, 2007 “A Declaration of Dependence Upon God” Retired Missionaries Conference George W. Truett Theological Seminary July 1-3, 2007 “Why Diversity on the College Campus is Important” Baylor Connections, Baylor University August 30, 2007

22

“Turning Bread Into Stones” Presidential Address National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Southwest Region Dallas, Texas March 14, 2008 “The Power to Bless” 12th Annual Central Texas Youth Connection Regional Conference, Keynote Address Waco, Texas April 11, 2008 “Presidential Transition” International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting, Branson, Missouri June 2, 2008 “Why Should We Forgive?” Baptist Medical-Dental Fellowship Annual Meeting, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee May 7, 2009 “When Dreams Come True” Keynote Speaker, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration City of Morristown, Tennessee January 18, 2010 “Refresh” Church Renewal Journey Leader’s Retreat, Tennessee Baptist Convention Carson Springs Conference Center, Newport, Tennessee May 13-15, 2011 “You May Say Martin was a Dreamer, But He’s Not the Only One.” Keynote Speaker, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration City of Morristown, Tennessee January 19, 2015 Invited Lectures “Is There a Blueprint for a Christian University?” Russell Bradley Jones Lecture Carson-Newman University March 5, 2015 The Weatherly Lectures, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church, Huntsville, Alabama

23

“Forgiveness: What, Why, and How?” February 12-14, 2010 The George Knight Lectures, Hardin-Simmons University “Retelling the Story of Job and Hearing it Again for the First Time” “When Bad Things Happen to Good People: Reflections on the Suffering of Job” “Toward a Biblical Model of Ministry: Pointers from the Book of Job” “Q & A on the Book of Job: Questioning the Answers When the Answers are the Questions”, November 12-13, 2007. The Dotson M. Nelson, Jr. Lectureship on Religion in Life, Samford University “How Does Forgiveness of Others Make Sense?” September 5-6, 2005 The Mississippi College Evangelism Lectures “Practical Ethics of Care Giving: A Joban Model” February 7-8, 2005 Baptist College of Health Sciences Religion Lectures, Memphis, TN “Burning Bushes and New Beginnings: A Theology of Hope” February 28-March 2, 2005 The Weatherly Lectures, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL “The Book of Job: Meaning and Mystery in the Spiritual Journey” February 27-29, 2004 The Greensboro Bible Lectures, The First Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC “The Book of Job: Questions of Faith, Theodicy, and Grace” February 6-8, 2004 The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, Campbell University “A Theology of Hope” November 4-7, 2002 The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, Howard Payne University, “Forgiveness: What, Why, How?” February 12-14, 2001 The Perry W. Sanders Lectures in Biblical Studies, Louisiana College, “Forgiveness: What, Why, How?” September 9-11, 1997. The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, Howard Payne University, “Burning Bushes and New Beginnings: A Theology of Grace” February 24-26, 1997. The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, Campbell University,

24

“God and His People: Calling and Commandments” (Exodus) October 22-24, 1996. The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, Samford University, “Stages in My Spiritual Pilgrimage” September 9-11, 1996. The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, “The Theology and Power of Words” February 21-23, 1996. The Tommy Logue Lecture Series, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, “Children of the Light, Orphans in the Darkness? Questions of Suffering, Doubt, & Faith,” (The Book of Job) October 1994 The Staley Distinguished Christian Scholar Lectures, Mississippi College, “The Theory and Practice of Just War: Thinking Clearly When the Picture is Muddied” February 4-6, 1991. Courses Taught on the University Campus: Old Testament Introduction New Testament Introduction Introduction to Christian Scripture Old Testament Interpretation The Pentatuech The Prophets The Psalms and Wisdom Literature The Book of Job Hebrew Grammar; and Readings in Hebrew Bible Christian Scriptures 2 (Truett Theological Seminary) Theological Capstone (Truett Theological Seminary) Oral Advocacy (Baylor Law School) Archaeology Hermeneutics Homiletics Honors Colloquia in the Honors College Leadership Professional Affiliations, Honors Who’s Who in America Who’s Who in Religion

25

Who’s Who in Humanities in Higher Education Who’s Who in Biblical Studies and Archaeology Who’s Who in the South and the Southwest George W. Truett Distinguished Church Service Award, 2010, Hall of Fame, Baylor Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2004, Hall of Fame, Southwest Mississippi Community College Honorary Alumnus, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, 2002 Alumnus By Choice, Baylor Alumni Association, Baylor University, 2005 Member: Society of Biblical Literature (former 25 year member) Member: American Academy of Religion (former 25 year member) Member: National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (former 25 year member) Member: Council for Advancement and Support of Education President, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Southwest Region, 2007-08. Vice-President, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion, Southwest Region, 2006-07. President, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary Alumni Association (NOBTS), Arkansas 1985-86. President-Elect, NOBTS Alumni Association, Arkansas 1990-91. (Moved to Texas in 1991) National Secretary, NOBTS Alumni Association, 1986-87. Board of Trustees, NOBTS, 1989-90. National Treasurer, NOBTS Alumni Association, 1990-91. Board of Advisors, Legacy Family Ministry, 1998-2009. Academic Advisory Board, Chair, Center for American and Jewish Studies, 2004-2005. Member, Ouachita Baptist University Faculty Senate, 1983-1986. Member, Baylor University Faculty Senate, 2004-2005. Theological Education Committee, Baptist General Convention of Texas, 1998, 2002-2005. Board of Directors, International Association of Baptist Colleges and Universities, 2006-2010

26

Board of Directors, Hope Unlimited, 2010-2012. Chair-elect, Executive Board, Consortium for Global Education, 2010 Chair, Executive Board, Consortium for Global Education, 2011 Executive Board, Consortium for Global Education, 2013-present. Vice-Chair, President’s Council, South Atlantic Conference, 2013-15. Chair, President’s Council, South Atlantic Conference, 2015-16. Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club, White Pine, Tennessee, 2014-15. Board of Directors, Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association, 2012—2015. Teaching Honors Circle of Achievement, Distinguished Professor, Baylor U. Mortar Board, 1994-95, 1996-97, 1998-99. Outstanding Faculty Member, Baylor University, elected by the Baylor Student Congress, 1996-97. Carr P. Collins Outstanding Faculty Member, $10,000 Prize, Baylor University, 1995-96.

(Chosen by vote of Graduating Class). Outstanding Professor Baylor University 1992-1993, Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society. Panhellenic Professor of the Month, Five-Time Honoree, Baylor University, 1992-96, 2005. Centennial Baccalaureate Speaker Elected by Graduating Class of Ouachita Baptist University, 1986. Outstanding Faculty Member, Ouachita Baptist University, 1984-85. Commencement Speaker Elected by Graduating Class of Ouachita Baptist University Class of 1982, Class of 1985. Outstanding Faculty Member, Ouachita Baptist University, 1981-82. Other Commencement Speaker, Baptist College of Health Sciences, Memphis, TN, 2005. Commencement Speaker, Southwest Mississippi Community College, 2005.

27

Commencement Speaker, Baylor University, August 2007. Commencement Speaker, The King’s Academy, May 2012. Commencement Speaker, The Tennessee Home-School Education Association, May 2012. Commencement Speaker, Cornerstone Academy, Morristown, TN, 2014. Elected to preach the Annual Sermon for the Baptist General Convention of Texas, 2008, (move to Texas

prevented the honor, which went to the alternate). Elected to preach the Annual Sermon for the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, 1989. Glorieta and Ridgecrest National SBC Baptist Assemblies Preacher, Summer 1995, 1997. “Christival” Mississippi State University, January 1996. 1990 Mobil Cotton Bowl Classic, Chaplain, University of Tennessee vs. University of Arkansas, January 1, 1990, Dallas, TX. Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor Society, member, inducted 1972. Golden Key National Honor Society, Honorary Member, Baylor University. Fellow in the R.G. Lee Society at Union University. Sponsor, Phi Kappa Chi men’s fraternity, Baylor University, 1994-2005. Sponsor, Baylor Students for Social Justice, Baylor University, 2000-2003. United Way Board of Directors, Waco, TX, 3 year term, 1996-1999. Chaplain, Baylor Baseball Team, 1996-2005. Past Volunteer Little League Baseball Coach Past Girls and Boys Basketball Coach Military Service Decorations (or Awards) Vietnam War Veteran Bronze Star*

28

United States Army Combat Infantryman Badge Two years service, 1970-1971 United States Air Medal 101st Airborne Division, 3rd Brigade, Proficiency Award

2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, Leadership Award Company D, Non-Commissioned Expert, Marksmanship Medal Officer, Quang Tri Province,

Vietnam National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal

Overseas Service Ribbon Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal With Device

Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge

*(Awarded in Vietnam without paperwork) (Civilian Honors): Distinguished Visitor Department of the Army U. S. Army War College 47th Annual National Security Seminar, June, 2000 Honorary Golden Knight U.S. Army Golden Knights Skydiving Team Tandem Jump, Fort Knox, KY June 13, 2014 References Available upon request