Bryan College is pleased to welcome two new faculty members to its Christian Studies program: Dr. Dustin Turner and Dr. Eric Williams. Both will begin the

Bryan College is pleased to welcome two new faculty members to its Christian Studies program: Dr. Dustin Turner and Dr. Eric Williams. Both will begin their roles on August 1 and bring extensive ministry, leadership, and teaching experience to the classroom.Experienced Leaders Strengthen the Christian Studies ProgramBryan College continues to invest in faculty who combine academic excellence with real-world ministry experience. As a result, students receive instruction from leaders who understand both scholarship and practical ministry. In addition, these new faculty members will help strengthen the College’s mission of preparing students for lives of faith and service.Dr. Dustin Turner Brings Ministry and Teaching ExperienceDr. Dustin Turner joins Bryan College with nearly two decades of experience in ministry and higher education. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In addition, he completed both a Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages and a Ph.D. in Theology at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.For the past 15 years, Dr. Turner has served at Vintage Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. He first served as Equipping Pastor and later stepped into the role of Lead Pastor. Alongside his pastoral responsibilities, he also taught theology courses as an Adjunct Professor at Leavell College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.His academic interests focus on ecclesiology and baptism. More importantly, he is passionate about helping students think deeply and practically about the mission and life of the church.After many years of ministry in New Orleans, the Turner family now looks forward to beginning a new chapter in Dayton. Dr. Turner and his wife, Rachel, have been married for nearly 19 years and have two children, Gabriel and Emmalyn.Dr. Eric Williams Adds Church Planting and Biblical Scholarship ExperienceDr. Eric Williams joins the Christian Studies faculty with extensive experience in pastoral ministry, church planting, and biblical scholarship. Originally from Michigan, he began his academic journey at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. Additionally, he completed both a Master of Divinity and a Ph.D. in Bible Exposition from Liberty University.Following several years of ministry experience, Dr. Williams planted a church in Sparta, Tennessee. Since then, he has served as Lead Pastor for the past 11 years.His academic interests include preaching, hermeneutics, biblical theology, and practical ministry. Beyond his academic work, he also values developing students through practical ministry experience and biblical understanding.Dr. Williams and his wife, Amanda, have been married for 17 years and have three daughters.Supporting Bryan College’s MissionDr. Sam Youngs, Academic Dean and current Chair of the Christian Studies Department, shared his excitement about the new faculty members.“We are very excited to have Dr. Turner and Dr. Williams joining us next year. They are able scholars and experienced practitioners. They bring in-depth pastoral experience and high-level theological education, both of which are crucial for the Christian Studies department to continue its good work in advancing the mission of the College.”The addition of Dr. Turner and Dr. Williams reflects Bryan College’s ongoing commitment to educating students to become servants of Christ to make a difference in today’s world.To learn more about our Christian Studies program, visit: bryan.edu/christian-studies The post Bryan College Welcomes Two New Faculty Members to Christian Studies Program appeared first on Bryan College | Dayton, TN.