STUDENT CATALOG 2020 - 2021

Dr. Robert E. Dean(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. R. Clifton DrawdyBachelor of Science in Psychology, Inter American UniversityBachelor of Divinity, Luther Rice SeminaryMaster of Arts in English, Mercer University in AtlantaMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. Nancy C. DrawdyBachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ron E. DrawdyBachelor of Theology, International Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, International Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, International Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Logos Theological SeminaryDr. Dominic M. EspositoBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Max O. Flynn(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Divinity, Luther Rice SeminaryMaster of Theology, Southern Bible Institute and SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Divinity, Southern Bible Institute and SeminaryDr. Jack FoxBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Lary GossBachelor of Biblical Studies, American Bible SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Randy HayesBachelor of Theology, International Bible SeminaryMaster of Theology, International Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, International Bible SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Sharon HillBachelor of Psychology, Winsor University of South CarolinaMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Kurt Huth(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Don JacksonBachelor of Biblical Studies, International SeminaryMaster of Theology, International SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Shelby Jeffcoat(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Clinical Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryJTS Catalog8

Dr. Donna JohnsonBachelor of English in Secondary Education, Morehead State UniversityMaster of Elementary Education, Morehead State UniversityDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Clinical Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Eileen Kelly-Cocke(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Social Science and Management, Port UniversityMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Church Management, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Sandra KirkmanBachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Tom KitcheneBachelor of Biblical Studies, Eastern Illinois UniversityMaster of Theology, Cleveland State UniversityDoctor of Theology, Cornerstone UniversityDr. Craig LokkenBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Beth McLemoreAssociate of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryBachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Religious Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryDr. William MahoneyBachelor of Science, North Carolina State UniversityMaster of Divinity, Southwest Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Deborah B. MinucieBachelor of Economics, Longwood CollegeMaster of Ministry, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Ministry, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Mary W. MurrayBachelor of Early Childhood Education, Fayetteville State UniversityMaster of Education, National Louis UniversityDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Fabienne M. NaomiBachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. Gail NeerAssociate of Arts in Administrative Science, Dutchess Com. CollegeBachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bryer State UniversityBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Religious Philosophy in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryDr. C. Dean Newton(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Larry NylinBachelor of Computer Information Systems, DeVry Institute of TechnologyMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryJTS Catalog9

Dr. Brenda A. PalmerBachelor of Education, Morgan State UniversityMaster of Education, Fitchburg State UniversityMaster of Christian Counseling, Bethany Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counseling, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryDr. Jerry PhelpsBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ronald K. PowellBachelor of Biblical Studies, Southwestern Assemblies of God UniversityMaster of Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Frank RosensternBachelor of Science in Food Service Management, Indiana UniversityBachelor of Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. E. Cecil RuffinAssociate of Biblical Studies, Mercer University in MaconBachelor of Education, Georgia SouthernMaster of Divinity, Emory University of AtlantaDoctor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Annette SasserBachelor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Yolanda SimmonsBachelor of Biblical Studies, Revelation Message Bible CollegeMaster of Ministry, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Albert Simpson, Jr.Bachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy Pastoral Counseling, Suffield UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Cynthia A. SimpsonBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Arts in Psychology Counseling, Rochville UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Curtis SmithBachelor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Candice SmithymanBachelor of Theology, International College of ExcellenceBachelor of Business Administration, James Madison UniversityMaster of Arts in Christian Counseling, Liberty UniversityMaster of Theology, International College of ExcellenceDoctor of Divinity (Honorary), Truth Bible CollegeDoctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Terry Lee Stair, Sr.Bachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, JacksonvilleTheological SeminaryJTS Catalog10

Dr. Patrick J.O. Sturgil, Sr.Bachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Lillie R. SwindleBachelor of Theology, Friends International Christian UniversityMaster of Divinity, Friends International Christian UniversityMaster of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, New Orleans Inner-City SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ric VealBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryBachelor of Theology, Southern Bible Institute & SeminaryBachelor of Biblical Studies, North Georgia Baptist Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Southern Bible Institute & SeminaryMaster of Biblical Studies, North Georgia Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible Institute & SeminaryDoctor of Biblical Studies, North Georgia Baptist Theological SeminaryDr. Harold Vick(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Elementary Education, Gilford CollegeMaster of Religious Education, Luther Rice SeminaryDoctor of Theology, North Florida Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. James H. Vick IIAssociate of Arts in Computer Science, Florida Technical CollegeBachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. John R. VickBachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. Gloria WahrBachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, University of DetroitMaster of Arts in Christian Counseling, International Bible SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. David E. Wright IIBachelor of Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryJTS Catalog11

FACILITATOR INFORMATIONJacksonville Theological Seminary also has non-resident courses. These courses aredone on audio and related textbooks and when completed are mailed to the JTS officein Jacksonville, Florida or submitted through our online system.One of the things JTS is doing to help students benefit more from their learningexperience is to train and place facilitators in strategic places around the country.Facilitators will not teach courses on a higher level than they have obtained themselves.These facilitators can provide prospective students with information about JTS.JTS is committed to the purpose of training believers for a lifetime of productive serviceto the Lord Jesus Christ. Our courses are centered on the Bible, which we believe to bethe Word of the Living God. Our endeavor is to create a hunger for His Word and aproficiency in the declaration of the Gospel through proper communicative skills.For more information, call the JTS office and we will be happy to put you in contactwith a facilitator in your area.Facilitator names and locations can be found online at our website with additionalinformation on how to facilitate an education program in your location.JTS Catalog12

DOCTRINAL STATEMENTJacksonville Theological Seminary is Interdenominational in nature; however, we hold to thefollowing Articles of Faith:I.The Holy Scriptures:We believe that the Holy Bible is the Word of the Living God; true, without error, immutable,steadfast, unchangeable, inspired by the Lord God Jehovah; and penned by Holy men of old asthey were moved upon and directed by the Holy Spirit.II.The Eternal Godhead:We believe that there is but one true and Living God; maker of heaven and earth and all that is inthem; the Alpha and Omega, Whoever was, and is, and shall be without end; that in the unity ofthe Godhead there are three Persons, equal in every divine perfection, executing distinct butharmonious offices in the great work of redemption.The Father-whose glory is so exceeding bright that mortal men cannot look upon His face andlive; but whose heart was so filled with love and pity for His lost and sin-benighted childrenthat He freely gave His only begotten Son to redeem and reconcile them unto Himself:The Son-Co-existent and co-eternal with the Father, Who, conceived by the Holy Spirit and bornof the virgin named Mary, took upon Himself the form of man, bore our sins, carried oursorrows; and by the shedding of His precious blood upon the cross of Calvary purchasedredemption for all that would believe upon Him; bursting the bonds of death and hell, rosefrom the grave and ascended on high leading captivity captive, that as the great Mediatorbetwixt God and man, He might sit at the right hand of the Father making intercession forwhom He laid down His life.The Holy Spirit-The third person of the Godhead, the Spirit of the Father shed abroad, omnipotent,omnipresent, performing an inexpressible important mission upon earth, convicting of sin,of righteousness, and judgment, drawing sinners to the Savior, rebuking, pleading,searching, comforting, guiding, quickening, teaching, glorifying, baptizing and enduingwith power from on high, all who yield to His tender ministries, preparing them for thegreat day of the Lord’s appearing.III.The Fall of ManWe believe that man was created in the image of God, before Whom he walked in holiness andpurity, but that by voluntary disobedience and transgression, he fell from the Eden of purity andinnocence to the depths of sin and iniquity. We also believe that as a consequence of this, allmankind are sinners, not by coercion, but by choice, shaped in iniquity and utterly void by natureof the holiness required by the law of God. Therefore, mankind is positively inclined to evil, guiltyand without excuse, justly deserving the condemnation of a just and Holy God.JTS Catalog13

IV.The Plan of RedemptionWe believe that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us, the just for the unjust; freely, and bydivine appointment of the Father, taking the sinner’s place, bearing his sins, receiving hiscondemnation, dying his death, fully paying his penalty, and signing with His life’s blood, thepardon of everyone who should believe upon Him; that upon simple faith and acceptance of theatonement purchased on Mount Calvary, the vilest sinner may be cleansed of his iniquities andmade whiter than the driven snow.V.Salvation Through GraceWe believe that the salvation of sinners is wholly through grace; that we have no righteousness orgoodness of our own wherewith to seek divine favor, and must come, therefore, throwing ourselvesupon the unfailing mercy and life of Him who bought us and washed us in His blood, pleading themerits and righteousness of Christ the Savior, standing upon His word and accepting the free giftsof His love and pardon.VI.The Baptism of the Holy SpiritWe believe that the Baptism of the Holy Spirit is the incoming of the promised Comforter in mightand glorious fullness to endue the believer with power from on high and thus enable him forpurposes: to glorify and exalt the Lord Jesus; to give inspired utterance in witness of Him; to fosterthe spirit of prayer, holiness, sobriety; to equip the individual and the Church for practical,efficient, joyous, Spirit-filled soul –winning in the fields of life. We believe that this being thedispensation of the Holy Spirit, the believer may have every reason to expect His incoming to beafter the same manner as that in which He came upon Jew and Gentile alike in Bible days, and asrecorded in the Word.VII.The Second Coming of ChristWe believe that the Second Coming of Christ is personal and imminent; that He will descend fromHeaven in the clouds of glory with the voice of the Archangel and with the trump of God; and thatat this hour, which no man knows beforehand, the dead in Christ shall arise; then the redeemedthat are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord inthe air, and that so shall they ever be with the Lord.VIII. MarriageWe believe the Bible teaches that marriage is ordained by God and is the union between one manand one woman.IX.Sanctity of LifeWe believe the Bible teaches that all human life is sacred and begins at conception.JTS Catalog14

GENERAL INFORMATIONACCREDITATIONJacksonville Theological Seminary (JTS) is chartered by the State of Florida (Charter # N47402) andregistered with the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education as aReligious Institution, and therefore is exempt from Licensure by state statute 246.085.Jacksonville Theological Seminary through Revelation Message Inc. is certified by The FloridaDepartment of Education as a Vocational Rehabilitation Vendor. The Florida Department of Education,Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is a Federal/State program that assists individuals with disabilitieswho require vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, secure, regain or retain employment.Jacksonville Theological Seminary (JTS) is a Comprehensive Accredited Member with Honor by TheAccrediting Commission International, Inc., (ACI) ACI is the largest and fastest growing nongovernment accrediting association in the world. As a non-profit corporation, ACI is primarily areligious school accrediting agency.The purpose of accreditation is to:1. Certify that an institution has met established standards of excellence;2. Assist prospective students in identifying reputable institutions which offersdegree programs that will meet their needs and goals;3. Allow institutions to evaluate the acceptability of transfer credits into their owncurricular programs.Jacksonville Theological Seminary is also affiliated with the National Christian Counseling Association(NCCA.) As a result, JTS is able to facilitate the NCCA program, enabling our students to apply for andreceive a Christian Counselor’s license.Jacksonville Theological Seminary is also in fellowship with the Chaplaincy of Full Gospel Churches.(CFGC) As a result, JTS students have the opportunity to apply for and be considered forChaplaincy. CFGC has more than a quarter century of experience endorsing Military and CivilianChaplains for service to the nation

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