Dr. Curtis McClain <mcclain@mobap.edu; 314-392-2312> is a professor of Bible and director of Christian Studies, a program which offers a certificate, an associate degree, three majors toward a baccalaureate degree, and an M.A. in Christian Ministry. He serves on the Financial Aid Committee and the Dean’s Council and sponsors both Ministerial Alliance and Alpha Chi. He holds a B.A. from Howard Payne University, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Biblical Languages from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr. McClain comes from a rich heritage of ministry in Southern Baptist life. During college and seminary days, he worked in two youth ministries, participated in mission trips to Mexico and Wyoming, pastored two churches, and taught in a school for children with learning difficulties. He came to MBU near the end of seminary training. While serving MBU, he has been the interim pastor of nine churches, participated in mission trips to Latvia and Zambia, and taught as an adjunct for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the steering committee chair for the Southern Baptist Founders Conference Midwest. He was awarded Who’s Who in American Colleges and Schools, Outstanding Young Men of America, Parkway Distinguished Professor, Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, Marquis’ Who’s Who in America, International Who’s Who, and Lexington Who’s Who Registry.
