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Dr. Ken Easley
- Professor of Christian Studies, Union University
- Program Director, Olford Academic Programs, The Stephen Olford Center at Union University
- Office: 901-432-7145
- E-mail: keasley@uu.edu
- University Profile
- Ken has been with Union University since 2006, developing Christian studies academic programs in the Memphis area and teaching at the graduate level. He earned his Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has been teaching full time since 1980, focusing on New Testament and Greek. Ken has published several Bible-based books and loves to preach and teach God's Word in local church settings. His wife Nancy teaches in Union's graduate teacher education programs, and their married son Jordan lives in the Boston area.
Dr. David L. Olford
- Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching, Union University
- Office: 901-432-7139
- E-mail: dolford@uu.edu
- University Profile
- David holds the Stephen Olford Chair of Preaching at Union University, a professorship named in honor of his late father. He has served as President of Olford Ministries International and Director of Studies at Olford Biblical Training Center. Dr. Olford holds a B.A. and M.A. from Wheaton College and a Ph.D from Sheffield University.
Dr. Ted Rendall
- Institute Lecturer & Curator of the T.S. Rendall Collection
- Office: 901-432-7171
- Dr. Rendall served for 43 years on the staff of Prairie Bible Institute, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada, as a faculty member, as an administrator, and as editor of the Institute's monthly periodicals, Prairie Overcomer and Young Pilot. From 1986 until 1992 he served as Institute President. For 23 years of his time at Prairie, he also served as Senior Pastor of the campus church, the Prairie Tabernacle Congregation. He is the author of several books, including studies of Nehemiah, Elisha and Jeremiah. He now serves as Lecturer at the Olford Center and as Curator of the T.S.Rendall Collection. He has been honored by being recognized as Chancellor Emeritus of the Prairie Bible Institute and Pastor Emeritus of the Prairie Tabernacle Congregation.
- Dr. Rendall and his wife Hester have traveled extensively, speaking and preaching at conferences and churches in over 30 countries. Mrs. Hester Rendall served for over 30 years in Canada with The Faith Mission, which originated in Scotland.
Dr. Frank Anderson
- Associate Professor of Ministry and Missions, Union University
- Director, Associate of Divinity Program
- Office: 901-432-7143
- E-mail: fanderson@uu.edu
- University Profile
- Dr. Frank Anderson earned a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Anderson served on the faculty of Crichton College as Assistant Professor of Bible and Theology (2000). Since 1998, he has served in adjunct teaching capacities at Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Union University. Dr. Anderson has also served as Pastor of True Light Baptist Church, in Memphis, since 1992.
Shuna L. Mason
- Assistant Professor of Social Work, Union University
- Program Director, Bachelor of Social Work Program
- Office: 901-432-7144
- E-mail: smason@uu.edu
- University Profile
Michelle Sherrill
- Assistant Professor of Social Work, Union University
- Field Director, Bachelor of Social Work Program
- Office: 901-312-7172
- E-mail: msherrill@uu.edu
- University Profile
Dr. Stephen Olford
- Throughout the institutes we will be using some of the video teachings from Dr. Stephen Olford
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