Jones Named Associate Dean of Campbell Divinity School

Dr. Barry A. Jones, Associate Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Campbell University Divinity School, Buies Creek, has been named Associate Dean for Academic Programs, effective July 1. Since the inception of the school in 1995, this position has been held by Dr. Bruce P. Powers, who will be returning to the classroom and devoting time to writing and other special projects.
“I am pleased and excited for our school that Dr. Barry Jones will become the new associate dean. Already a leader among our faculty, Dr. Jones will bring wisdom and vision to his new work,” says Dean Michael G. Cogdill. “He is a respected teacher and colleague, and a great friend of students. Dr. Jones is known for representing the highest standards of theological scholarship while modeling the very best of Christian commitment. He will continue to be a marvelous asset to Campbell University, the Divinity school, and to all students who come our way for theological education.”
“Bruce Powers has helped to shape Campbell Divinity School into a wonderful community of students, faculty, and staff working together to live out God’s call and to prepare for ministry to the world through the church,” explains Jones.
“As the new associate dean, my goals are to strengthen and widen our community, to continue the pursuit of excellence in scholarship and ministry, and to model servant leadership in the spirit of Christ,” he continues. “My life has been shaped as a Christian and a minister by being a student and a teacher at Campbell University. To be able to share this legacy with new students is an opportunity and a challenge that I look forward to with great enthusiasm.”
Jones, a native of Pilot, NC, is a graduate of Campbell University with the Bachelor of Arts degree in religion; Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with the Master of Divinity degree; and Duke University with the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Old Testament and Hebrew. Prior to joining the faculty of Campbell Divinity School in 2000, he served as assistant professor of religion at Mars Hill College. He also served as pastor at Park View Baptist Church, Durham, and as minister to youth and college students, Memorial Baptist Church, Buies Creek.
Jones is married to the former Beth Tyner of Raleigh. They have two children: Claire and Nate. Jones wrote The Formation of the Book of the Twelve: A Study in Text and Canon, a book about the minor prophets published by Scholars Press, and has written numerous articles.
Powers holds the Langston Chair of Christian Education. A native of Savannah, GA., he came to Campbell Divinity School from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he was professor of Christian education from 1978 to 1995. Prior to his service there, he worked at the Sunday School Board, Nashville, TN, and served as a staff minister in churches in Kentucky, Georgia and Florida. He wrote numerous books and articles on Christian education. He holds the Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer University and the Master of Religious Education and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
“I congratulate Dr. Bruce Powers on a job well done as the founding associate dean of our school. He has given untiring and sacrificial service to the building of this superb center for theological education and ministerial preparation,” explains Dr. Cogdill. “We are thankful that he will remain on our faculty and continue to love and bless students as he has done throughout his professional career. His impact and contributions to Campbell Divinity School will be forever stamped on this school.”
 

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