Staff

Dr. Norman J. Edwards President / Dean / Instructor

Attended Southern Baptist Education Extension Department, Northside Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1992-1994)

Attended Bryant Theological Seminary (Extension Center), Valdosta Georgia (1989-1991)

Master of Science in Management (MS), Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, (1987)

Bachelor Degree (BA) Applied Science, Troy State University, Troy Al, (1984)

Associate Degree in General Studies, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Georgia (1981)

Associate Degree in Fire Science, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Georgia (1981)

Pastor of Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Hahira, Georgia (1994 to present)

Former Pastor, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Cecil, Georgia (1995 to 2016)

Associate Minister, St John Missionary Baptist Church, Barretts, Georgia (1993-1994)

Deacon, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Barretts, Georgia (1987-1992)

Currently, enrolled at Andersonville Seminary Doctoral Program in Biblical Counseling

Doctorate of Theological Studies( DTS ), Bethany Divinity School, Dothan, Alabama (1997-1999)

Dr. William C. Morgan Vice President / Instructor

Interim Pastor, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Valdosta, Ga., (February 2024 - Present)

2023 Outstanding Instructor of the Year Award, NBC, USA, Inc., Southeast Region

Interim Pastor, St. James Baptist Church, Valdosta, Ga. (April 2023 - December 31, 2023)

Interim Pastor, New Zion Christian Center, Valdosta, Ga. (June 2022 - December 2022)

Certificate of Achievement, Workplace Steward Leadership (Moody Theological Seminary, 2021)

Author, "The Deacon's Guide" (2020)

Instructor, (Valdosta) Monthly Ministers & Deacon Classes (2005-Present)

National Baptist Convention Certified Instructor, (2012-Present)

2023 Outstanding Instructor of the Year for the Southeast Region (National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.)

Doctor of Ministry Degree (DM Pastoral Leadership), Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia (2011-2012)

Doctor of Theological Studies (DTS), Bethany Divinity School Dothan, Alabama (1998-2002)

Master's degree, Public Administration (MPA), Valdosta State College (1986-1989)

Bachelor's degree, Speech Communications (BFA), Valdosta State College, (1980-1985)

Pastor, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1994-2020)

General Secretary, General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia lnc. (2004-2012)

Moderator, South Georgia Missionary Baptist Association (SGMBA) (2001-2003)

Chairman, Eastern Division Union (SGMBA) (1998-2001)

Associate Minister, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1991-1994)

Deacon, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1984-1991)

Mrs. Emmese J. Miller Instructor

Masters Degree, Leadership & Vocational Stewardship, Moody Bible College, Chicago, Il. (2019)

Adjunct Professor at Grace Bible College, Winona Lake, In. (2014-2017)

Certificate, Foundational Biblical Studies, Detroit Bible Institute, (2012)

M.B.A. Degree in Finance, F.A.M.U. (2000)

Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Business Administration & Accounting, F.A.M.U. (1998)