In the News ... Interim Preacher at FBC-Midland is New Seminary Dean at Baylor

Lori Fogleman
Baylor Media Communications

WACO, TEXAS - Following a six-month search that drew interest throughout the country from nationally known biblical scholars, seasoned administrators and prominent Texas Baptists, Baylor University President and Chancellor Ken Starr has announced the appointment of New Testament scholar Todd D. Still, Ph.D., as the fifth dean of Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Dr. Still is currently professor of Christian Scriptures and The William M. Hinson Professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary, where he has been a faculty member since 2003. He will begin his service as dean on June 1, succeeding Dr. David E. Garland, who will return to full-time teaching after an eight-year tenure as dean of the seminary.

“In Dr. Todd Still, Baylor University, and our dear friends in the Texas Baptist family, found a visionary leader to guide into a bright future our beloved Truett Seminary,” President Starr said ...

... presently, he is serving as interim preacher at First Baptist Church of Midland, Texas ...

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