Bill Combs <CombsB@mobap.edu; 314-749-8151> is an assistant professor of philosophy and interdisciplinary studies. He has earned an A.A. from Williams College, a B.A. from Southwest Baptist University and a M.Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also did post-graduate work at Eden Theological Seminary and studied philosophy and adult education at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He completed a one-year internship in clinical pastoral education (hospital chaplaincy) at Central Methodist Medical Center, St. Joseph, Missouri.
Mr. Combs served local churches for over twenty-four years as a pastor or staff member, a hospital chaplain, and a military chaplain in the Air National Guard and USAF Reserve. He was activated during the first Persian Gulf War and received the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal.
Before he started teaching full-time in the Humanities Division, he served Missouri Baptist University as dean of the Troy/Wentzville extension site and then as dean of adult learning and evening programs. He also served as academic dean and director of faculty/curriculum at other area colleges.
