Research Languages
- Akkadian
- Aramaic (Biblical / Targumic)
- Biblical Hebrew
- Koine Greek
- Ugaritic
Education
Ph.D., Lipscomb University, 2026-Present
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Student: Archaeology of the Ancient Near East
Noted Courses: Ceramic Analysis Syro-Palestine (SP26; Steve Ortiz), Egypt in the Late Period: End of the New Kingdom to Roman Rule (SP26; Mark Janzen).
Grad. Cert., Denver Seminary, 24–25
Graduate Certificate: Biblical Hebrew and Semitic Languages
Noted Courses: Akkadian I (FA24; Rick Hess), Advanced Cuneiform Studies (FA25; Rick Hess), Ugaritic (FA25; Rick Hess).
Th.M., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 23–24
Master of Theology (Th.M.): Ancient Languages and Cultures
Thesis: “Egyptian Anthropogeny in the Book of Jeremiah: Khnum, YHWH, Elephantine, and the Hope of Restored Image”
Advisor: Catherine McDowell; Tom Petter
Noted Courses: Intermediate Hebrew Grammar (FA23; Doug Stuart); Readings in Second Temple Jewish Literature (FA23; Sean McDonough), Methods and Development in OT Study (FA23; Catherine McDowell), The Bible in its ANE Context (SP24; Tom Petter), Aramaic (SP24; Doug Stuart), Targumic Aramaic (SU24; Doug Stuart).
M.Div., Welch Divinity School, 21–23
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Noted Courses: Beginning Biblical Hebrew (FA21; Matt McAffee), Intermediate Koine Greek I (FA21; Martin Sheldon), Intermediate Hebrew and Exegesis (SP22; Matt McAffee), Intermediate Koine Greek II (SP22; Martin Sheldon), Advanced Seminar in Biblical Hermeneutics (FA22; Matt McAffee), Advanced Seminar in Leadership (FA22; J. Matthew Pinson and Eddie Moody), Biblical Hebrew Exegesis (FA22; Zach Vickery and Matt McAffee), Biblical Greek Exegesis (SP23; Martin Sheldon), Advanced Seminar in Christian Worldview (SP23; Matt Bracey).
M.A., Welch College, 19–21
Master of Arts (M.A.): Theology and Ministry
Thesis: “Hugh of St. Victor, Living Theology, and American Higher Education: How the Didascalicon Influences the Relationship Between the Sacred and Secular Disciplines and Student Growth”
Advisor: Kevin Hester
Noted Courses: Ministry and Leadership I (SU19; Barry Raper and J. Matthew Pinson), Issues in NT Studies (FA19; Jeff Cockrell), Ministry and Leadership II (FA19; Barry Raper and J. Matthew Pinson), History of Doctrine (FA19; Kevin Hester), Issues in OT Studies (SP20; Matt McAffee).
B.S., Welch College, 15–19
Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Theology: Youth and Family Ministry / Minor: Music
Misc. Coursework
Denver Seminary
- Akkadian II (SU25; Informal Summer Self-Study Under Rick Hess In Preparation for Advanced Cuneiform Studies; No Grade).
EdX
- The Science of Religion (SU26; Azim Shariff and Edward Slingerland; UBCx Religionx; Archived Audit)
- BIBARC101: Biblical Archaeology: The Archaeology of Ancient Israel and Judah (SU25; Aren Maier; IsraelX (Bar-Ilan University); Certificate).
Israel College of the Bible
- Biblical Geography (25–26; Sheila Gyllenberg; Certificate).
Israel Institute of Biblical Studies (Affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
- Biblical Hebrew D (2025; Shannon Schaffer; Certificate; Transcript Credit).
Lipscomb University
- Historical Geography in the Land of the Bible (2026; Chris McKinny, IP).
PythonX
- Python Programming (2025; Certificate).
Rosen School of Hebrew (Affiliated with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
- Hebrew Essentials and Israel Immersion Program (IP)
- Ulpan 1 (2025–26; Hila Lapid; IP)
- Modern Israel Studies (2025–26; Karin Shalmonovich; IP)
University of Leiden / Universiteit Leiden
- Hittite (SU26; Alwin Kloekhorst)
- Hieroglyphic Luwian (SU26; Stefan Norbruis)
- Introduction to Syriac (SU26; Martin F.J. Baasten)
Relevant Experience
Pastor, First Free Will Baptist Church, 2023–Present
Adjunct Instructor, Welch College, 2025–Present
- Taught LNG2002: Hebrew Language Tools (SP25; SP26; 3 credits) online via Populi.
Logos Fellow, Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford, 2024
- Studied textual criticism, manuscript preservation, digitization, forgery recognition, transcription, Hebrew translation, and Christianity in the public square from scholars such as Mike Holmes, Tommy Wasserman, Bobby Duke, Christian Askeland, and others.
- Studied manuscript and artifact acquisition, provenance, repatriation, and preservation at the Museum of the Bible.
- https://www.scio-uk.org/research/logos/
Research Assistant to the Provost, Welch Divinity School, 2022–2023, 2025–Present
- Assisting currently with Matthew McAffee’s Ugaritic textbook (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, forthcoming).
- Assisted with BIB4257: Genesis and Exodus (SP23; 3 credits).
- Assisted with LNG5247: Intermediate Hebrew and Exegesis (SP23; 3 credits).
- Assisted with BIB1011: OT Survey: Law and History (FA22; 3 credits).
- Assisted with LNG5117: Beginning Biblical Hebrew (FA22; 3 credits).
Research Assistant to the President, Welch College, 2020–22, 2024–26
- Proofread, prepared footnotes, and contributed to the index and glossary for J. Matthew Pinson and Jesse Owens’ upcoming work on General Baptist History (Nashville: B&H, forthcoming).
- Proofread, conducted research for, prepared footnotes, indexed, and created historical maps for J. Matthew Pinson, The Free Will Baptists: A New History, America’s Baptists, ed. Keith Harper (Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 2026).
- Proofread chapters and prepared the index for J. Matthew Pinson, A Free Will Baptist Handbook: Heritage, Beliefs, Ministry, 2nd ed. (Nashville: Randall House, 2022).
- Proofread the index for J. Matthew Pinson, 40 Questions About Arminianism, 40 Questions Series, ed. Benjamin L. Merkle (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2022).
Associate Copyeditor and Proofreader, Welch College Press, 2020 to 2022
- Proofread Matthew Steven Bracey, and Chris Talbot, eds., Christians and Culture (Gallatin, TN: Welch College Press, 2023).
- Proofread and copyedited F. Leroy Forlines, Secularism and the American Republic: Revisiting Thomas Jefferson on Church and State, ed. Matthew Steven Bracey (Gallatin, TN: Welch College Press, 2022).
Teaching Assistant, Welch College, 2017
- Assisted with BIB1031: NT Survey: Epistles and Revelation (FA17; 3 credits).
- Assisted with YFM1003: Philosophy of Youth & Family Ministry (FA17; 3 credits).
- Assisted with YFM3201: Apologetics & Evangelism for Students (FA17; 3 credits).
Service to Field
Transcriber, Hebrew Bible Critical Edition of the Hebrew Psalter Project, 2024–Present
- Transcribed MCN251.6; Completed 5/19/26.
- Transcribed MCN40.80; Completed 12/30/2025.
- Transcribed pp. 25251-25341 in MCA13.4 (#356004); Completed 9/30/25.
- Transcribed Pss 16-25 in MR (#370000); Completed 2/24/25.
- Transcribed Pss 35-40 in ME (#310003); Completed 1/14/25.
- Transcribed Pss 40-49 in GA (#8100002); Completed 10/14/24.
- Transcribed Pss 1-15 in ME (#310003); Completed 7/15/24.
- https://hbcepsalms.manuscriptroom.com/home
Moderator, Old Testament: Studies in the Psalms, Evangelical Theological Society Annual Conference, 2025
Service to Community
Board of Directors Member, Humphrey’s County Chamber of Commerce, 2025–Present
Chaplain, Humphrey’s County Historical Society, 2024–Present
Honors and Awards
NEAS Student Excavation Scholarship, 2026
Zondervan Academic Biblical Hebrew Award, Welch College, 2023
Bryan Society President & Student Council Member, Welch College, 2017–19
Scholarship Award, Welch College, 2016–2019
Certificate of Musical Excellence: Award for Music Theory, Welch College, 2017
Professional Affiliations
International Association for the Cognitive and Evolutionary Sciences of Religion, 2026–Present
Institute for Biblical Research, 2026–Present
ASOR, 2026–Present
American Academy of Religion (AAR), 2025–Present
Society of Biblical Literature (SBL), 2023–Present
Evangelical Theological Society (ETS), 2021–Present
Near East Archaeological Society (NEAS), 2021–Present
Professional Designations
Logos Fellow, Scholarship and Christianity in Oxford, granted 2024
Licenses and Certifications
Ordination, Western Quarterly of the Cumberland Association of Free Will Baptists, granted 2024
Graduate Teaching Diploma, Evangelical Theological Association, granted 2019
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