About PTS

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Personnel

Dr. Dan Rushing

Dr. Dan Rushing

Dean, Pensacola Theological Seminary

B.A., M.A., Pensacola Christian College
M. Div., D.Min., Pensacola Theological Seminary

Dr. Rushing emphasizes thorough exposition in his Bible classes and motivates practical, expository preaching in his homiletics classes. He is also the Dean of PCC’s Division of Bible.

Dr. Karl Stelzer

Dr. Karl Stelzer

B.A., Bluffton College
M.Div., Th.M., Grace Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Pensacola Christian College

Dr. Stelzer has been on the PTS faculty since its inception and is a popular Bible conference speaker in local churches. Before coming to PCC in 1997, he served 20 years in full-time ministry, including 13 years in pastoral positions.

Dr. Harry Nonnemacher

Dr. Harry Nonnemacher

B.S., Penn Wesleyan College
M.Div., D.Min., Grace Theological Seminary

Dr. Nonnemacher has extensive preaching experience and incorporates rich pastoral application into his seminary courses. With 18 years of pastoral ministry before coming to PCC, he is able to combine the thorough exegesis expected in an academic setting with the practical applications needed for a vibrant church ministry.

Dr. Joel Mullenix

Dr. Joel Mullenix

B.A., Northwest Nazarene College
M.Ed., College of Idaho
Doctoral study, Nova Southeastern University
Ed.D., Pensacola Christian College

Dr. Mullenix draws from over 30 years of extensive experience in higher education. A master teacher, his lively, inspiring style makes him a favorite Bible teacher in the local church, college, and seminary.

Dr. Brian Bucy

Dr. Brian Bucy

A.A., Allegany Community College
B.S., Frostburg State University
M.A., Pensacola Christian College
M.A., Grace Theological Seminary
Graduate study: Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions
D.Min., Baptist Bible Seminary

Dr. Bucy is a gifted teacher with a great heart for missions. He effectively communicates to his students a burden for lost souls and a vision for various mission fields around the world.

Dr. Joel Porcher

Dr. Joel Porcher

M.Div., Bob Jones University
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

Dr. Porcher teaches Bible classes, combining his excellence in languages with fine-tuned analytical skills sharpened by his technical background.

Dr. David Barnhart

Dr. David Barnhart

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Pensacola Christian College
M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary

Dr. Barnhart’s extraordinary ability to bring his subjects to life helps him to convey an understanding of the authority of the original text and a love for the language in which the New Testament was written.

Dr. Dan Troutman

Dr. Dan Troutman

B.A., M.S., Pensacola Christian College
M.Div., Pensacola Theological Seminary
M.Min., D.Min., Baptist Bible College and Seminary

Dr. Troutman has a special burden for training men and women to follow Christ as disciples. His church ministries have sharpened his ability to teach the Scriptures to those who seek a closer walk with the Lord.

Adjunct Faculty—Seminary Modules

Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh
B.A., Tennessee Temple University
M.Div., Luther Rice Seminary
D.Min., Temple Baptist Seminary
Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh Dr. Chris Shepler Dr. Chris Shepler, D.D.
B.A., Florida Bible College
M.Min., Pensacola Theological Seminary
Dr. Jerald Manley, D.D.
B.A., Bob Jones University
Graduate study: Louisiana Baptist Seminary
Dr. Jerald Manley Dr. Shelton Smith Dr. Shelton Smith
B.A., Union University
M.A., D.Min., Luther Rice Seminary
Th.D., Midwestern Baptist Bible Seminary
Dr. Marc Monte, D.D.
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.Min., Pensacola Theological Seminary
Dr. Marc Monte Dr. Dave Sorenson Dr. Dave Sorenson
B.A., Pillsbury Baptist Bible College
M.Div., Central Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Min., Pensacola Theological Seminary
Dr. Terry Mortenson
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Ph.D., Coventry University (England)
Dr. Terry Mortenson