Mykayla Ballard
Education
Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling, Northeastern Baptist College, 2023
Jared August
About
Jared August serves as Associate Professor of New Testament and Greek at Northeastern Baptist College. He received his PhD from Baptist Bible Seminary, focusing on the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament. August enjoys studying, teaching, and writing on a variety of topics, especially New Testament studies, Greek exegesis, and Christian education.
Having grown up in Rhode Island, August returned to New England in 2018 to teach at NEBC. He and his wife, Allie—and their two young children, Ransom and Evely—enjoy exploring God’s good creation, especially the Green Mountains of Vermont. When not working on their 1810 farmhouse, they enjoy hiking, skiing, gardening, reading, and perhaps most of all, walking their Samoyed, Umi.
Education
PhD, Baptist Bible Seminary
EdD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, ABD
MDiv, Baptist Bible Seminary
MA, Clarks Summit University
BS, Clarks Summit University
Books
A Daily Greek Devotional: 365 Devotions on the Greek New Testament. Bennington, VT: NEBP
Academic, 2023.
The Climax of the Christ: Reconsidering Prophecy & Fulfillment in Matthew’s Gospel in
GlossaHouse Dissertation Series. Wilmore, KY: GlossaHouse, 2022.
Introducing Koine Greek: A Grammar and Workbook. Bennington, VT: NEBP Academic, 2022.
Scripture’s Story: A Unifying Hope. Co-authored with Mark McGinniss, Ken Gardoski, and
Wayne Slusser. Bennington, VT: NEBP, 2021.
What is the Bible? Finding Our Place in God’s Story. Bennington, VT: NEBP.
Articles
“Montessori, ‘Formation,’ and the Adult Learner,” Religious Education 119, no. 1 (Spring
2024), forthcoming.
“The Paradox of Christian Leadership: Reflections on Followership,” Journal of Biblical
Perspectives in Leadership 13, no. 1 (Fall 2023), forthcoming.
“Abraham’s Faith: An Analysis of Genesis 12–22,” Journal of Ministry & Theology 27, no. 2
(Fall 2023), forthcoming.
“What Shall We Remember? The Eternality of Memory in Revelation,” Themelios 48, no. 1
(April 2023): 114–24.
“‘Casting Lots’? An Alternate Reading of Acts 1:26,” Bulletin for Biblical Research 31, no. 3
(2021): 356–67.
“What Must She Do To Be Saved? A Theological Analysis of 1 Timothy 2:15,” Themelios 45,
no. 1 (April 2020): 84–97.
“Genesis, Deuteronomy, and the Hope of an Eschatological Mediator,” Journal of Ministry &
Theology 23, no. 2 (Fall 2019): 98–123.
“Paul’s View of Abraham’s Faith: Genesis 22:18 in Galatians 3,” Bibliotheca Sacra 176, no.
701 (January-March 2019): 51–61.
“‘He Shall Be Called A Nazarene’: The Non-Citation of Matthew 2:23,” Tyndale Bulletin 69,
no. 1 (May 2018): 63–74.
“The toledot Structure of Genesis: Hope of Promise,” Bibliotheca Sacra 174, no. 695 (July-
September 2017): 267–82.
“Second Temple Exegetical Methods: The Possibility of Contextual Midrash,” Journal of
Ministry & Theology 21, no. 2 (Fall 2017): 3–41.
“The Messianic Hope of Genesis: The Protoevangelium and Patriarchal Promises,” Themelios
42, no. 1 (April 2017): 46–62.
Lorrie Francis
About
Dr. Lorrie Francis earned a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Systems Engineering from George Mason University. She earned the M.Div. in Christian Education and the PhD in Higher Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Francis teaches students to apply an educational philosophy that is built on a Biblical worldview. She also models and encourages lifelong learning. Dr. Francis’s role as VP of Institutional Readiness is vital as our young institution progresses toward “national accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS). She uses her analytical background to evaluate the College’s current educational effectiveness and develop strategies to improve teaching outcomes. She helps the college determine whether or not the students are learning what we intend to teach, making sure the College’s Purpose and Mission Statements are being realized consistently.
Education
B.S.E., University of Michigan
M.S., George Mason University
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Edward Wright
About
Dr. Edward (Ed) Wright came to NEBC to fulfill his passion to serve the Lord on the front lines of missions. He believes equipping students to have a scholar’s mind, a shepherd’s heart, and a soldier’s perseverance will produce the greatest impact for Christ in the Northeast. His extensive ministry experience, passion for missions, and educational achievement uniquely equip him to fulfill this mission. He earned BA and MA degrees from Texas State University and a M.Div. and D.Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Wright’s practical experience includes youth and college ministry, missions and pastoral ministry, as well as being an adjunct instructor with two previous institutions. Dr. Wright and his wife Jana are blessed with two adult children. His keenest interests include spending time with his grandchildren. He is now retired and living in Kentucky.
David Bentley
Professor David Bentley comes to Northeastern Baptist College with a lifetime of experience and commitment to ministry. He and his wife, Andie, have two adult children, Danielle and David, and six grandchildren. For more than three decades, David has served as the pastor of churches in Florida and Vermont.
Working with NEBC meets a lifetime goal for Dave. He recognizes that this is part of “living the dream” as a teacher. He has the opportunity to use his gifts and skills to teach in a setting that recognizes the importance of a biblical perspective. As a lifelong learner, in addition to teaching, Dave is also an NEBC student, working on a Master’s Degree in Applied Theology.
Education & Certifications:
B.A. in Theology, Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, Florida (Concentration in preaching, evangelism, and music in worship)
M.A. in Teaching, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA (Concentration in English and Secondary Education)
Vermont Professional Educator’s License in English
Vermont Professional Educator’s License in Special Education
Johnny Fain
Education:
D.Min., Southern Baptist Center for Biblical Studies, “Building Strong Sunday Schools in the Local Church,” 1985
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1981
Present Ministry:
President and Co-founder of Assignment International Ministries – AIM is a ministry to pastors and wives to help them stay spiritually and emotionally equipped for the assignment that the Lord has placed them to serve.
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Dothan, AL 2004-2019
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Selma, AL 1994-2003
Senior Pastor, Dawson Street Baptist Church, Thomasville, GA 1986-1994
Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Albany, GA 1982-1986
Pastor, Lakeview Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX 1979-1981
Pastor, Payne Baptist Church, Lindsey, OK 1975-1977