Jacksonville College offers not just a Jesus-centered environment for young people, it provides a Jesus-centered education that includes spiritual formation. While all of our professors integrate the Bible into their classes, some of our faculty are dedicated exclusively to teaching the Bible and its application to our students. These men teach classes in Old Testament, New Testament, hermeneutics, apologetics, ethics, and philosophy.
Jonathan Attebery is joining the faculty this fall. He has a Master of Divinity from BMA Theological Seminary and is currently pursuing a PhD in New Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jonathan has served in several churches and is currently Associate Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church in Waxahachie.
Dr. David Dixon previously taught at Jacksonville College and is rejoining the faculty this year. He has a Master of Divinity from BMA Theological Seminary and a PhD from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Dixon has served as pastor of First Baptist Church in Neches for more than a decade.
Dr. Matt Pitts has been teaching Bible at Jacksonville College for several years. He has a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Systematic Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Pitts has served as pastor of Minden Baptist Church in Minden for the last fifteen years.
Duane Stark is in his third year of teaching for Jacksonville College. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies, both from Multnomah University in Portland, Oregon. A former pastor and State Representative, Mr. Stark is currently the Director of Bridges Community Ministry.
Mark Rogers has been teaching ethics, philosophy, and Bible classes at Jacksonville College for many years. He has a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary along with many additional graduate hours from BMA Theological Seminary and the University of Texas at Tyler. Bro. Rogers has served as pastor of Concord Baptist Church in Palestine for forty years.
Dr. Stan Scroggins is joining the faculty this fall. He has a Master of Religious Education from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Theology from Louisiana Baptist University. Dr. Scroggins served for many years at First Baptist Church, Magnolia, Arkansas before serving as a missionary in the Philippines. He currently serves as Coordinator of Asia Pacific Missions for BMA Global.
Several things stand out about our Biblical Studies faculty. First, they are all deeply committed to helping young people understand the Bible. They love God’s Word and they want their students to love it too. Second, almost all of them have roots in the BMA, including studying at BMA Theological Seminary. Third, they are all engaged in ministry and have pastoral experience. These men are committed to serving in a church and discipling others in the way of Jesus. Students at Jacksonville College are blessed to learn from them.
