James Howard Winfrey, Phd
Louisville,KY
Summary
Following my conversion late in my teenage years, God granted me with a deep desire to study His Word. This desire resulted in years of academic and informal study with an emphasis on the historical reliability and veracity of the Christian Scriptures. My passion is seeing fellow believers equipped with not only knowledge of the Scriptures, but an ever deepening relationship with the living God that will propel them toward an increasing desire for Christ-likeness and love for His bride, the local church.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Boyce College/SBTS
Louisville, KY
01.2019 - Current
- I have served as a professor of Personal Evangelism at Boyce College for several semesters.
- Instruct courses on Apologetics and Worldview within the SBTS Hispanic Department.
- Serve as the Online Teaching Assistant for SBTS Provost Dr. Paul Akin and for the SBTS Hispanic School in multiple classes.
Practicum Coordinator & Missionary Professor
Reaching and Teaching International Ministries
Louisville, KY
01.2015 - Current
- Served as a missionary in Cuenca Ecuador from 2016 – 2020
- Assisted in founding a theological seminary in Cuenca and conducted modular theological training sessions across multiple RTIM training sites within Ecuador
- Leading RTIM's 6-week summer missions internship for young adults aged 18-29.
- Our Practicum has grown from 6 students in 2 locations to 33 students in 9 countries since I began leading the program in 2021
Interim Pastor
Christiansburg Baptist Church
Bagdad, KY
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led the church through a transition between pastors while raising funds for my missionary work with Reaching and Teaching
- Preached weekly sermons and taught theology classes on Sunday and Wednesday nights
- Instituted weekly leadership training for church leaders
- Humbled to have been asked to become the full-time pastor but was committed to my calling to serve on the mission field.
Associate Pastor
Simpsonville Baptist Church
Simpsonville, KY
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Led families to engage in deep discipleship among their children and neighbors
- Organized and preached a weekly worship service with an emphasis on family discipleship
- Organized weekly discipleship programs and trained leaders to make disciples
- Preached in the pastor’s stead on multiple occasions.
Associate Pastor
Heritage Baptist Church
Lexington, KY
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Served as the pastor to middle, high school, and college students
- Organized and preached a weekly worship service with an emphasis on family discipleship
- Organized and led outreach and evangelism teams on UK’s campus
- Assisted pastor in planning, administration, teaching, and preaching in his absence
- Served as camp pastor for a week on two occasions at Camp Nathanael in E KY
- Served on mission to Guatemala (3 times), Venezuela, Poland and Mexico City.
Mission Service Corp – North American Mission Board
Abundant Life Community Church
North Royalton, OH
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Served as a collegiate minister, developing and conducting evangelism and outreach events at local universities
- Launched & led weekly evangelistic discussion groups for non-Christians on campus
- Served as youth minister, leading weekly Bible studies & conducting monthly youth events
- Served as head of the visitation ministry, training members & coordinating visitation
- Assisted pastor in planning, administration, teaching, and preaching in his absence.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Missions/Apologetics & Worldview
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY12.2021
Master of Theology - Apologetics and Worldview
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY12.2021
Master of Divinity - Great Commission Studies
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical and Theological Studies
Boyce College
Louisville, KY05.2008
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Discipleship
- Online Teaching
- Formal Theological Education
Family
Wife: Heather Duvall Winfrey (Married 2005)
Children: Willow, 2009, Walker, 2011, Waverly, 2014, Weston, 2016, Wallace, 2019, Windsor, 2021
References
- Dr. Mark McClellan, Regional Leader – RTIM, OBU, P.O. Box 61273, Shawnee, OK, 74804, (405) 990-5229, mmcclellan@bgco.org
- Rev. Christopher Sills, Former Dean of Religion @ OBU, P.O. Box 122, Wheaton, IL, 60187, 593 096 915-1699, Sillsfamily@rtim.org
- Rev. Josh Feltner, Pastor – Harvest Baptist, 1356 Clear Fork Rd, (502) 543-2483, josh.feltner@yahoo.com
- Rev. Ryan Robertson, President – Reaching &Teaching, P.O. Box 122, Hazard, KY, 41701, (502) 727-4438, Ryan.Robertson@rtim.org
- Dr. Jim Orrick, Pastor – Bullitt Lick Baptist, 2013 Meadowbrook, LaGrange, KY, 40031, (502) 222-3801, PastorJim@blbc.org
- Rev. Greg Hombirg, Pastor – FBC Washington, NC, 1100 KY HWY 1743, Washington, NC, (859) 948-3608, gh4jc@aol.com
Birthplace
Lexington, KY (1983)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Ordained, 12/2008, Bullitt Lick Baptist Church, Shepherdsville, KY
- Certified, Developing & Managing People - Required for supervising NAMB Missionaries
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, sports, coaching my kids sports teams, and serving in our local church.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Boyce College/SBTS
01.2019 - Current
Practicum Coordinator & Missionary Professor
Reaching and Teaching International Ministries
01.2015 - Current
Interim Pastor
Christiansburg Baptist Church
01.2015 - 01.2016
Associate Pastor
Simpsonville Baptist Church
01.2014 - 01.2015
Associate Pastor
Heritage Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2014
Mission Service Corp – North American Mission Board
Abundant Life Community Church
01.2009 - 01.2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Missions/Apologetics & Worldview
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Theology - Apologetics and Worldview
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - Great Commission Studies
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical and Theological Studies
Boyce College
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