Every student who comes to Faulkner’s campus, should not leave without a strong knowledge of the Bible. That is the sentiment Faulkner University’s Jeremy Smith shared on the day when the university, alongside nine local churches of Christ, distributed nearly…
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Jerry and Margaret Humphries: Six Decades of Love Through Ministry
When Jerry Humphries came to Montgomery to attend Alabama Christian College (ACC), now Faulkner University, he was adamant he would not become a preacher like his brother. The Lord had different plans and with the help of college friends and…
Faulkner professor David Stark named senior research fellow at the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge
Faulkner University’s professor of Biblical Studies, David Stark, PhD, was just named the newest Senior Research Fellow at the Kirby Laing Center (KLC) for Public Theology in Cambridge, England. Kirby Laing Center is a member of the Cambridge Theological Federation, an association…
Church Planter, Minister of Central Valley Church of Christ Honored
Jason Owen, the preaching minister for the Central Valley Church of Christ, planted the church six years ago for the purpose of making disciples in a growing area of Limestone county, Alabama. Owen was honored for his work in ministry…
New Director of Recruiting Position Created to Grow Biblical Studies Program
Faulkner University announced today, effective March 1, 2023, current Director of Admissions, Mike Horn will transition to a new position in the Bible Department as Director of Biblical Studies Recruitment and Giving. Effective the same day, current Assistant Director of…
University’s 3rd President, E.R. Brannan Honored as 2023 Alumnus of the Year
Fifty-two days after E.R. (Eulie Ross) Brannan was born, the world spiraled into chaos. The crash of the stock market in 1929 made millions of Americans homeless and jobless. He and his family were among those who lost their livelihoods…
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies gains high praise in national survey
Faulkner University’s very own Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies found itself highly praised on Online-PhD-Degrees.com’s ranking of the 8 best online Doctorate in Theology programs. Faulkner’s Bible program aims to acquaint students with a much deeper understanding of theology,…
Faulkner’s Kearley Graduate School of Theology to explore potential innovation with Lilly Endowment funding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Faulkner University recently received a $50,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative. The Indianapolis-based foundation established Pathways for Tomorrow to help theological schools strengthen and sustain their capacities to prepare and support pastoral and ministry…
Bible Major Becomes Lead Minister at 23
Eight-year-old Trevonte Peterson sat with his family in the wooden pew, singing and listening to the preacher give the message like they did every Sunday morning. For generations, Peterson’s family had attended the same little church in Greenville, Alabama, but…
’17 graduate serving the youth at Central Church of Christ
Samuel Welsh is the Youth and Family Minister at the Central Church of Christ in Augusta, Georgia, where he began working after graduating from Faulkner. He spoke about his professional journey to students during this year’s Marketplace Faith Friday Forums…