Staff

Dr. Norman J. Edwards President / Dean / Instructor

Associate Degree in General Studies, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Georgia (1981)

Associate Degree in Fire Science, Georgia Military College, Milledgeville, Georgia (1981)

Bachelor Degree (BA) Applied Science, Troy State University, Troy Al, (1984)

Master of Science in Management (MS), Troy State University, Troy, Alabama, (1987)

Deacon, St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Barretts, Georgia (1987-1992)

Attended Bryant Theological Seminary (Extension Center), Valdosta Georgia (1989-1991)

Attended Southern Baptist Education Extension Department, Northside Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1992-1994)

Associate Minister, St John Missionary Baptist Church, Barretts, Georgia (1993-1994)

Pastor of Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Hahira, Georgia (1994 to present)

Former Pastor, Jerusalem Baptist Church, Cecil, Georgia (1995 to 2016)

Doctor of Theological Studies (DTS), Bethany Divinity School, Dothan, Alabama (1997-1999)

Established The Genesis Bible Institute (January 2010)

Doctorate of Biblical Exposition (DBE), Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA (2025)

Dr. William C. Morgan Vice President / Instructor

Interim Pastor, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Valdosta, Ga., (February 2024 - August 2025)

2023 Outstanding Instructor of the Year for the Southeast Region (National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.)

Interim Pastor, St. James Baptist Church, Valdosta, Ga. (April 2023 - December 31, 2023)

Interim Pastor, New Zion Christian Center, Valdosta, Ga. (June 2022 - December 2022)

Certificate of Achievement, Workplace Steward Leadership (Moody Theological Seminary, 2021)

Author, "The Deacon's Guide" (2020)

Instructor, (Valdosta) Monthly Ministers & Deacon Classes (2005-Present)

National Baptist Convention Certified Instructor, (2012-Present)

Doctor of Ministry Degree (DM Pastoral Leadership), Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, Georgia (2011-2012)

Doctor of Theological Studies (DTS), Bethany Divinity School Dothan, Alabama (1998-2002)

Master's degree, Public Administration (MPA), Valdosta State College (1986-1989)

Bachelor's degree, Speech Communications (BFA), Valdosta State College, (1980-1985)

Pastor, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1994-2020)

General Secretary, General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia lnc. (2004-2012)

Moderator, South Georgia Missionary Baptist Association (SGMBA) (2001-2003)

Chairman, Eastern Division Union (SGMBA) (1998-2001)

Associate Minister, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1991-1994)

Deacon, Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta, Georgia (1984-1991)

Mrs. Emmese J. Miller Instructor

Masters Degree, Leadership & Vocational Stewardship, Moody Bible College, Chicago, Il. (2019)

Adjunct Professor at Grace Bible College, Winona Lake, In. (2014-2017)

Certificate, Foundational Biblical Studies, Detroit Bible Institute, (2012)

M.B.A. Degree in Finance, F.A.M.U. (2000)

Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Business Administration & Accounting, F.A.M.U. (1998)