Bible and Ministry Blog

May 15, 2025

Dr. Deron Smith faced many challenges and changes on his journey to Lipscomb University. His early years under his father’s ministry and personal struggles in a blended home profoundly paved his relationship with Christ. Studying at Harding University and later at Harding School of Theology prepared him for ministry, but it was his unexpected move to Uganda that truly impacted his understanding of faith.

March 28, 2025

February 12, 2025

On January 25th the College of Bible and Ministry Pastoral Leadership program held our annual retreat.

February 10, 2025

In this episode of Lipscomb University’s College of Bible and Ministry podcast, Dr. Kate Watkins shares her inspiring journey from receiving her elementary education degree to becoming the first woman to earn a Doctor of Ministry at Lipscomb. Her path was anything but linear. After homeschooling her children and navigating unexpected career turns, she found herself drawn to the service of ministry.

January 28, 2025

In this latest Lipscomb University College of Bible and Ministry Podcast, Dr. Alden Bass joined the conversation as the newest faculty member. Dr. Bass shared his journey from his early days as a preacher’s kid to his career in theology and church history. His academic path has taken him from Yale to Vanderbilt to Oklahoma Christian University.

January 16, 2025

This week, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. John Mark Hicks, a beloved retired professor of theology who spent 24 impactful years at Lipscomb. Though retired, Dr. Hicks remains deeply engaged in ministry and theological conversations, continuing to pour his energy into shaping hearts and minds for the Kingdom.
 

January 14, 2025

December 6, 2024

It has been life changing to attend a university with men and women who follow Jesus, not only intellectually, but practically.

December 3, 2024

Dr. Claire Davidson Frederick, through the Hazelip Exchange, explores how structured liturgical practices deepen worship by connecting congregants with their spiritual heritage and fostering communal participation. Highlighting the balance between tradition and spontaneity, she emphasizes liturgy as a communal act that enriches worship and empowers individuals to engage meaningfully with their faith.

November 26, 2024

In this episode of Lipscomb University's College of Bible and Ministry Podcast, we’re thrilled to host Dr. Philip Camp, an esteemed professor with a 24-year tenure at Lipscomb. Dr. Camp’s journey began in Sparta, Tennessee and led him through Cornell University, Princeton Seminary, and Union Theological Seminary, culminating in a lifelong dedication to teaching and ministry.