Development Director
Resume:
Tony L. Preston
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Born February 14, 1948
Education
Doctor of Ministry: Reformed Theological Seminary. May 1990
Master of Divinity: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. July 1980
Bachelor of Science: William Carey College. May 1977
Work Experience
Construction 1965 – 1968
U. S. Army
1968-1970
Specialist 5th class at time of discharge
Tracked Vehicle Mechanic
Amoco Chemicals
Chemical Plant Operator
1970-1973
Ministry Experience from Current to Past Positions
Executive Director of Mission Clay-Platte Baptist Association
January 2015 to the present
Duties include overseeing budget, providing leadership and developing cooperation between 40 congregations of various sizes and social/economic status, developing and implementing leadership development in congregations, advising professional staff and layperson in all areas related to church ministries, coordination of ministry projects including but not limited to disaster relief, and developing a long range plan for future work in Clay and Platte counties.
Professor of Pastoral Leadership: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
January 1996 to the present
Formally Held Positions at Midwestern
Associate Dean Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Responsibilities included budget development and administration; curriculum development, evaluation, and adjustments; hiring and supervising support staff, enlistment, and retention of students.
Director of Doctoral Studies Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Duties included recruiting new students and faculty for professional doctoral studies, curriculum evaluation and development, administration of budget, supervising administrative assistants.
Director of Extensions Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Duties included recruiting students, developing new extension centers, curriculum review and development, recruiting adjunct faculty, and managing budget.
Director of Collegiate Ministry Program. Duties included development and launch of the program, recruiting students, recruiting adjunct faculty, managing budget, general management of the program.
Churches Served as Interim Pastor while on Faculty of Midwestern
First Baptist Church, Nevada, MO
First Baptist Church Iola, KS
First Baptist Church North Kansas City, MO
First Baptist Church Kearney, MO
First Baptist Church Burlington, KS
West Haven Baptist Church, Tonganoxie, KS
First Baptist Church Greenwood, MO
First Southern Baptist Church, Lawrence, KS
Grover Park Baptist Church, Warrensburg, MO
Leavenworth Baptist Church, Leavenworth, KS
Elmdale Baptist Church, Springdale, AR
Assistant Director of the International Institute of Evangelism and Associate Professor of Evangelism Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, Missouri
1988-1990
Churches Served as Pastor
First Baptist Church
Bentonville, Arkansas.
August 1990 - October 1995
First Baptist Church
Fayette, Alabama.
August 1983-June 1988
First Baptist Church
Childersburg, Alabama.
August 1980-August 1983
Greens Creek Baptist Church
Dublin, Texas.
October 1977-August 1980
I served this church while earning the Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Seminary.
First Baptist Church
McLain, Mississippi.
September 1975-May 1977
I served this church while earning the Bachelor of Science degree from William Carey College.
New Home Baptist Church
Samson, Alabama.
October 1973-May 1975
I served this church while attending Baptist Bible Institute.
Denominational Experience
-Committee on Boards and Committees
Alabama Baptist Convention
Served Area Associations as:
-Evangelism Committee Chairman
Greene County Association
Greene County, Mississippi
-Parliamentarian
Fayette County Association
Fayette, Alabama
-Search Committee for Director of Missions
Coosa River Association
Childersburg, Alabama
-Moderator Northwest Baptist Association
Bentonville, Arkansas
-Chairman of Search Committee for Director of Missions
Northwest Baptist Association
Bentonville, Arkansas
-Taught for Samford University Extension Division
Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
-Served as Commissioner for the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention
-Served on the Nominating Committee of the Arkansas Baptist Convention
Publications
Book Review
Miller, Steven. D.L. Moody on Spiritual Leadership. Chicago: Moody Press.
Midwestern Journal of Theology.
Articles
Is Suicide A Sin? (Sidebar Comments)
Home Life Magazine.
An Inquiry into the Validity of the Niche Church
Faith & Mission
Future Publications Pending Completion of Research and Composition
Exemplary Leadership in Times of Crises
Leader Beware
What’s A Pastor to Do? Biblical Models for Pastoral Ministry in Any Century & Any Context
References
Dr. Thor Madsen
Vice President for Academic Development & Academic Dean
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
1023 NW 57th Terrace
Parkville, MO 64152
***.*******@****.***
816-***-**** work
816-***-**** cell
Don Hamlin
Minister of Education and Outreach
First Baptist Church
303 S. Grove Street
Kearney, MO 64060
www.kearneyfbc.com
Dr. Scott Patrick
1103 Kismet Drive
Warrensburg, MO 64093
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Other references available upon request
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