2026 - 2027 Academic Catalog

Organization

Emeriti Faculty

J. Michael Burns
University of Houston, B.S.; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, M.R.E., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus 
Jerry E. Oswalt 
Mississippi State University, B.A.; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div., Th.D.
Vice President of Academic Affairs Emeritus

 

Board of Trustees

The university is administered by a twenty-five member board of trustees elected by the Florida Baptist State Convention for terms of three years with rotating terms assuring continuity of service. The trustees convene three times each year: in the spring, prior to, and following the meeting of the Florida Baptist State Convention. The actual operation of the school is in the hands of the president who manages its affairs within the framework of the policies established by the trustees.

 

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman: Dr. Ted Traylor Pensacola, Floirda
Vice Chairman: Rev. Chris Coram Jacksonville, Florida
Recording Secretary: Rev. Don McLaughlin Tallahassee, Florida

 

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

Dr. Stephen Rummage  Executive Director-Treasurer, Florida Baptist Convention
Dr. Clayton Cloer President, Baptist University of Florida
Rev. Michael Orr President, Florida Baptist Convention

 

TERMS EXPIRING IN 2025

Rev. Jacob Chilton  Tallahassee, Florida
Rev. Chris Coram Jacksonville, Florida
Mrs. Celeste Guthrie Tallahassee, Florida
Mrs. Dianne Lovett Mount Dora, Florida
Rev. Eloy Rodriguez Land O Lakes, Florida
Rev. Eric Stitts Port Orange, Florida
Rev. Dwight Woods Panama City, Florida
Dr. Richard Williamson  Lakeland, Florida

 

TERMS EXPIRING IN 2026

Rev. Brant Adams Tampa, Florida
Rev. Danny Heath Ocala, Florida
Mr. Patrick Inglett Gainesville, Florida
Rev. Dwayne McDow Lakeland, Florida
Rev. Tyler Pearce Crawfordville, Florida
Ms. Miream Sierra Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dr. Andrew Stucker Orlando, Florida

 

TERMS EXPIRING IN 2027

Rev. Peter Burmeister Pensacola, Florida
Mr. Tim Flowers West Palm Beach, Florida
Rev. George Hall Avon Park, Florida
Mrs. Kelley Campbell Hill  Hollywood, Florida
Mr. R.C. Mills Jacksonville, Florida
Rev. David Shenning  Bradenton, Florida

 

Administrative Officers and Staff

PRESIDENT

Clayton Cloer
Clemson University, B.S.; Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, M.Div., Ph.D.

President

 

PRESIDENT’S CABINET

Melodee Davis
The Baptist College of Florida, B.A.; M.A.; Liberty University, Ed.S.

Provost

Israel Martin
Jose Antonio Echeverria University, B.S.; Havana Baptist Theological Seminary, B.A.; Havana Baptist Theological Seminary, Th.M.; Central American Theological Seminary, Ph.D.; Dallas Theological Seminary, D.Min. 

President

BUF-Global

Sharal Henderson

Chief Financial Officer

 

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Andy Davis
The Baptist College of Florida, B.A.

Director of Student Financial Aid

Nate Hughes
Cedarville University, B.A.

Athletic Director

Caleb Duncan

Campus Pastor

Stephanie Orr
The Baptist College of Florida, B.A.

Registrar