Who We Are

At Dallas Bible Theological Institute, we envision a faculty that is not merely academic, but deeply formed by the Word of God—we hope to embody servanthood, truth, and transformation.

We are a faculty committed to being approved workers, faithfully handling the Scriptures with integrity, humility, and precision (2 Timothy 2:15). We do not teach for information alone, but for spiritual formation, discipleship, leadership, and multiplication.

Meet our Faculty

  • Marlow McGuire

    D.Min., M.Div.

    President

  • Joseph Elezy

    Ph.D., M.C.J, M.A.B.T.

    Dean of Academics & Student Affairs

  • Stan Fuller

    B.S., Th.M.

    Faculty & Alumni Affairs

  • Terryon Desso

    B.A., M.Div.

    Faculty

  • Earnest Bogard III

    B.A., M.Div.

    Faculty

  • Leon Moore

    B.S., M.B.A, M.A., D.Min.

    Faculty

Who We Are

We are a Board of Directors called to steward the mission of Dallas Bible Theological Institute with wisdom, integrity, and accountability (Proverbs 11:14).

We are committed to faithful stewardship of resources, relationships, and responsibility, recognizing that we ultimately serve under Christ, the head of the Church (1 Corinthians 4:2; Colossians 1:18).

Meet our Board of Directors

  • Kedrick Holiday

    Chairman

    Senior Pastor, Pivot Church

  • Paul Jacks

    Vice Chairman

    Senior Pastor, New Creation Bible Church

  • Dr. Bobby Worthington

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, Lake June Baptist Church

  • Stephen "Chuck" Nash

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, Mount Horeb-Beltline Church

  • Naomi Jackson

    Board Member

    Concord Church

  • Andre Kirkland

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor,  Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church

  • Alton Dixon

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, House of Transformation Church

  • Dr. Ryan Jespersen

    Treasurer

    Executive Director, Dallas Baptist Association

Who We Are

We are a council of trusted voices who come alongside Dallas Bible Theological Institute to offer wisdom, insight, and encouragement to fulfill its mission (Proverbs 15:22)

We bring diverse experience and perspective, yet remain united in Christ and aligned with the Institute’s commitment to sound doctrine and leader development (Ephesians 4:11–13).

Meet our Advisory Council

  • Cicely S. Jefferson

    Ph.D,, J.D., MBA

    Dean, DBU College of Business

  • Paul Hoskins

    Ph.D., M.Div., Th.M.

    Faculty, TWU Trinity Evanglical Divinity School

  • Rhonda McGuire

    Ed.D., M.Ed.

    Principal, FWISD

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