Faculty 2009

 

Ronald J. Callaway, Biblical and Ministry Studies,
Missions, (Program Coordinator)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1975
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary,
1997
D.Miss. in progress, Mid-America Baptist
Theological Seminary
Additional studies, Amarillo Junior College, USN
Electronics School, University of Madrid
Missionary (Spain, Panama, Cuba), 1976-2003
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2003-


Russell D. Campbell, Jr., Business, Instructional
Technology, Lifetime Learning (Director)

B.S., Austin Peay State University, 1994
M.Ed., Austin Peay State University, 2000
Graduate studies, Austin Peay State University,
University of Nebraska, Tennessee State
University
High school teacher and coach, 1993-2000
Collegiate basketball referee, 2001-2006
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2000-


John L. Carter, General Education (Chairman), History
(Coordinator), Teacher Education

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1973
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 1975
M.S., Pensacola Christian College, 1978
Graduate Studies, College of William and Mary,
1980
Teacher and Principal, Christian schools, 1974-1981
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1981-


Rebecca W. Deel, Business
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1986
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1989
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
Certified Professional Secretary, Professional
Secretaries, International,1988
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1988-


Rachel C. DeMerchant, English and Speech
B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2000
M.A., Columbia International University, 2001
Additional studies, University of Madrid, Lipscomb
University, Tennessee State University
Graduate studies, University of South Carolina,
University of Florida
Associate Director, ESL Teacher, and Translator,
Agape English
Institution for Internationals, 2002-2004
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2004-


Milton Fields, Vice President for Institutional Planning,
Teacher Education

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1967
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1976
M.Ed., University of South Alabama, 1980
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1983
Undergraduate and graduate studies, Mississippi
State University, 1959-1964
Teacher and principal at various schools, 1976-
1994
Pastor, Free Will Baptist churches, 1966-1994
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1994-
Chairman, Teacher Education, 1994-1999
Academic Dean, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
1998-2006
Vice President for Institutional Research, 2006-


Jonathan Forlines, Dean of Students, Dean of Men
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1980
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1994
Ph.D., Tennessee State University, 1998
Psychological Examiner, Tennessee Prison for
Women, 1999-2001
Dean of Students, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
2001-


Susan R. Forlines, Dean of Women
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1981
M.Ed., Tennessee State University, 2003
Graduate studies, Liberty University
Women’s Resident Director, Free Will Baptist Bible
College, 1990-1998
Dean of Women, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
1998-


F. Leroy Forlines, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Theology
(Professor Emeritus)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1952
M.A., Winona Lake School of Theology, 1959
B.D., Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1962
Th.M., Chicago Graduate School of Theology, 1970
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1953-


Terry Forrest, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Pastoral
Ministry (Program Coordinator)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1971
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1996
Graduate studies, Liberty University
Pastor, Free Will Baptist churches, 1971-1991
Associate Pastor, Free Will Baptist church, 1991-
Dean of Students, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
1991-1999
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1991-

Ian C. Hawkins, General Education, Biology
B.S., Chemistry, East Carolina University, 2001

B.S., Biochemistry, East Carolina University, 2001

M.S., Biological Sciences, Vanderbilt University, 2006

D.A., Chemistry in progress, Middle Tennessee State University

Faculty, Science Instructor, Free Will Baptist Bible Collge, 2006-

Kevin Hester, Biblical and Ministry Studies, General
Education, History

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1993
M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary, 1997
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2000
Adjunct Faculty, Saint Louis University, 2000-2001
Teaching Consultant, Center for Teaching
Excellence, Saint Louis University, 2000-2001
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2003-


Darrell Holley, English and Speech (Chairman), Latin
B.S., Pensacola Christian College, 1979
M.A., Florida State University, 1984
Ph.D., Florida State University, 1998
Graduate studies, University of Virginia, University
of Georgia, University of Florida
High school teacher, 1979-1994
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1994-


Greg Ketteman, Provost, Teacher Education
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1977
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 1981
Ed.D., Tennessee State University, 2005
Evaluator, Tennessee Department of Education,
Career Ladder Program, 1987
Teacher, Metropolitan Nashville Schools, 1977-
1992
Principal, Metropolitan Nashville Schools, 1992-
2006
Distinguished Administrator, Tennessee
Association of Librarians, 2003
Board of Trustees, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
2002-2006
Provost, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2006-

Jared Martin, Music, (adjunct)
B.F.A., Columbus University, 2002
B.M., Columbus University, 2002
M.Mu., Austin Peay State University, 2005
Instructor, Columbus State University, 2001-2003
Adjunct Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
2003-
Part-time Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
2005-


Matthew McAffee, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Greek
(part-time)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1999
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
2002
Interim Pastor, Free Will Baptist church, 1997-1998,
2003-2006
Part-time Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
2003-


Kathy Murphy, Teacher Education
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2000
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2002
Faculty, Woodbine Christian Academy, 2000-2006
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2006-


John Murray, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Christian
Service (Director)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1972
M.A., Grace Theological Seminary, 1993
M.Div. studies, Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Missionary (France), 1977-1989
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1991-


Thurman M. Pate, Jr., Teacher Education (Chairman)
B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1966
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1968
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University, 1970
Ph.D., George Peabody College for Teachers, 1978
Consultant, Tennessee State Department of
Education, 2000-
Teacher/Principal, Nashville area schools, 1968-
1999
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1999-



Robert E. Picirilli, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Greek,
General Education, Philosophy (Professor
Emeritus, Retired)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1953
M.A., Bob Jones University, 1955
Ph.D., Bob Jones University, 1962
Registrar, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1960-
1979
Academic Dean, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
1979-1998
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1955-


J. Matthew Pinson, President, Biblical and Ministry
Studies, Worship Studies, General Education,
History

Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1985-1986, 1988-
1989
B.A., University of West Florida, 1990
M.A., University of West Florida, 1993
M.A.R., Yale University, 1994
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University, 2007
Graduate studies, Regent College, Vancouver
Doctoral studies, Florida State University
Adjunct Faculty, Bainbridge College, 1996-2002
Pastor, Free Will Baptist churches, 1990-1992,
1994-2002
President, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2002-


Barry Raper, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Christian
Education and Youth Ministry (Program
Coordinator)

B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1999
M. Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
2002
Recruitment, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1999
Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor, 2000-2003
Pastor, Free Will Baptist Church, 2003-2005
Adjunct Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
2005
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2006-


Jacqueline D. Rasar, General Education, Psychology
(Program Coordinator)

B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2000
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
2004

Ph.D. in progress, Liberty University
Kindred Hospital Internship, Louisville, 2002-2003
LifeCare Counseling Center Internship, Louisville,
2003-2004
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2005-


Carol Reid, Librarian, General Education, Children’s
Literature

B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1977
M.L.S., Vanderbilt University, 1987
Library Assistant, Free Will Baptist Bible College,
1976-1977
Library Intern, Vanderbilt University, 1985-1986
Librarian, Greenville, South Carolina, Hospital
System, 1986-1988
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1988-


Garnett H. Reid, Biblical and Ministry Studies, Old
Testament

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1977
M.A., Bob Jones University, 1978
Ph.D., Bob Jones University, 1991
Pastor, Free Will Baptist church, 1978-1982
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1982-


Barbara Riddle, General Education, Exercise Science,
Teacher Education (part-time)

B.A., Carson-Newman College, 1970
M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 1974
M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 1975
Teacher, Tennessee public schools, 1970-1972,
1975-1976
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1976-


Linda Shipley, Music
B.M., Carson-Newman College, 1974
M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
1976
Ph.D., Florida State University, 1978
Faculty, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary,
1979-1994
Director, Allegro School of Music, 1996-
Church Musician and Minister to Senior Adults,
Inglewood Baptist Church, Nashville, Tennessee,
1995-
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2001-


James M. Stevens, Music (Chairman)
B.G.S., Samford University, 1985
M.C.M. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary,
1995
D.M.A., University of Kentucky, 2004
Adjunct Professor of Church Music, Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002-2003
Frequent recipient of the ASCAP Standard Award
in Composition
National Clinician for Shawnee Press
Music minister in churches in Alabama, Florida,
Kentucky, and Tennessee, 1985-2004
Senior Music and Culture Advisor, Christian Today,
London, 2006-
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2004-



Tina M. Tolbert, English and Speech, Speech, Adult
Degree Program (Director)

B.A., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1981
M.A., Western Michigan University, 1992
Faculty, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1995-
1999
Faculty, Middle Tennessee State University, 1994-
1999
Faculty, International Christian Academy, Ivory
Coast, W. Africa, 1996
Freelance Trainer and Workshop Leader, 1997-1999
Director, Sunshine Day Care and Preschool, 1982-
1994
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1999-


Michael Walker, Business (Chairman)
B.S., Free Will Baptist Bible College, 1982
M.A. Trevecca Nazarene University, 1998
M.B.A, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2003
D.B.A. in progress, Anderson University, 2004-
Teacher, Pleasant View Christian School, 1982-
1987, 1990-1992
Adjunct Faculty, Trevecca Nazarene University,
1998-2002
Manager, First Data Corporation, 1994-2002
Faculty, Free Will Baptist Bible College, 2002-