DBTI Bylaws

Who We Are

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.

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.

Meet our Faculty & Staff

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    Marlow McGuire

    D.Min., M.Div., B.A.

    President

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    Joseph Ellzey, Jr.

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

    Dean of Academics & Student Affairs

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    Stan Fuller

    Th.M., B.S.

    Faculty & Alumni Affairs

  • Marteka Carroll

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

    Faculty

  • Ronald D. Rucker

    D.Min., M.Div., B.S.

    Faculty

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    Terryon Desso

    M.Div., B.A.

    Faculty

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    Earnest Bogard III

    M.Div., B.A.

    Faculty

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    Leon Moore

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

    Faculty

  • Quinton Ray

    M.Div., B.Div.

    Chaplain

  • Lamont Jackson

    M.Div., B.S.

    Chaplain

  • Lauren Boyd

    BME

    Chapel Worship Leader

  • Shara Ray

    Student Services

  • Joyce Moore

    Registrar

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

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    Kedrick Holiday

    Board Chairman

    Senior Pastor, Pivot Church

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    Paul Jacks

    Board Vice Chairman

    Senior Pastor, New Creation Bible Church

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    Dr. Bobby Worthington

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, Lake June Baptist Church

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    Stephen "Chuck" Nash

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, Mount Horeb-Beltline Church

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    Naomi Jackson

    Board Member

    Concord Church

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    Andre Kirkland

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, The Mount Church

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    Alton Dixon

    Board Member

    Senior Pastor, House of Transformation Church

  • Dr. Tuesday Hambric

    Board Member

    Mesquite Friendship Baptist Church

  • Dr. Marlow McGuire

    (Ex Officio) Board Member

    Senior Pastor, Epic Fellowship Church

Meet our Officers

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    Kedrick Holiday

    Board Chairman

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    Paul Jacks

    Board Vice Chairman

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    Dr. Ryan Jesperson

    Treasurer

  • Vacant

    Secretary

  • Dr. Marlow McGuire

    President

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

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    Cicely S. Jefferson

    Ph.D., J.D., MBA

    Dean, DBU College of Business

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    Paul Hoskins

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

    Faculty, TWU Trinity Evanglical Divinity School

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    Rhonda McGuire

    Ed.D., M.Ed.

    Principal, MISD

  • Errol Conner

    Ph.D., Th.M., B.S.

    Executive Vice President & COO, Mercy Street

  • Zarin Gracey

    B.S., M.A.

    Dallas City Council Member

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