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CURRICULUM VITAEBrandon D. SmithPERSONALBorn: September 16, 1985 in Dallas, TexasMarried: Christa Marie (Williams) Smith (June 11, 2011)Children: Harper Grace Smith (August 3, 2013)Ordained: First Baptist Church, Ben Wheeler, Texas (September 4, 2011)EDUCATIONDiploma, Lawrence D. Bell High School (2004)B.A. Biblical Studies, Dallas Baptist University (2012)M.A. Theological & Biblical Studies (Systematic/Historical Theology), Criswell College (2015)Grad.Cert. Theology, Ridley College, Melbourne (expected 2016), thesis: Faithful and True:The Trinitarian Message to the Seven Churches in Revelation 1-3. Supervisors: Michael Birdand Scott HarrowerPh.D. Theology, Ridley College, Melbourne (expected 2021), proposed dissertation: ATrinitarian Reading of the Book of Revelation. Supervisors: Michael Bird and ScottHarrowerAdditional Studies, University of Oxford; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; NewOrleans Baptist Theological Seminary; University of Texas at Arlington
EXPERIENCEAcademic2012-present: Criswell College Adjunct Professor of Theology (2015-present)Associate Editor of the Criswell Theological Review (2014-2015)Co-producer of “For Christ and Culture” radio program, airing weekdays on 90.9KCBI-FM (2014-2015)Director of Communications (2013-2015)Member of College Leadership Team (formerly President’s Cabinet) (2013-2015)Co-Host/Guest on “For Christ and Culture,” discussing such topics as theology,abortion, gun control, gender issues, the use of media and communication, cultureand movies, and church planting (2012-2015)Admissions Coordinator (2012-2013)Publishing2015-present: LifeWay Christian Resources / B&H Publishing Brand Manager for Holman Christian Standard Bible & Bibles (2015-present)2015-present: Patheos Blog hosted in the Evangelical channel (2015-present)2014-2015: Zondervan Freelance Editor (2014-2015)2014-2015: LifeWay Christian Resources Content Manager for the Church Leaders blog (2014-2015)Church Ministry2012-present: CityView Church – Fort Worth, Texas
Director of Content & Communications (2015)Pastoral Resident (2012-2014)2011-2012: First Baptist Church – Ben Wheeler, Texas Associate Pastor (2011-2012)2012-2011: Woodbridge Bible Fellowship – Wylie, Texas Co-Planter and Associate Pastor (2010-2011)2010: Audubon Park Baptist Church – Garland, Texas Interim College/Youth Pastor (2010)2007-2009: Christ Wesleyan Church – Bedford, Texas Youth Pastor (2008-2009)Young Men’s Bible Teacher (2007-2008)Non-Profit2013-present: Gospel-Centered Discipleship Board Member (2015-present)Executive Director (2013-2014)2012-2014: The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood Director of Strategic Initiatives (2014)Associate Editor (2012-2014)BIBILIOGRAPHYBooksWith Everett Berry, They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament (forthcomingfrom Rainer Publishing, 2016).With J. A. Medders, Of First Importance: Basic Theology for Growing Christians(forthcoming from Rainer Publishing, 2015).
Editor, Make, Mature, Multiply: Becoming Fully-Formed Disciples of Jesus (GCD Books,2014).Book Chapters“Immature Manhood and the Hope for Something Better,” in Designed for Joy: How theGospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice by Owen Strachan and JonathanParnell, ed. (Crossway, 2015).“Reflect Christ, Deflect Satan,” in Make, Mature, Multiply: Becoming Fully-Formed Disciplesof Jesus (GCD Books, 2014).“Why Should We Care About W. A. Criswell?” appendix in The Scarlet Thread through theBible by W. A. Criswell (LifeWay Press, 2014).Book EditingMacro Editor for several Zondervan titles, including Gaining by Losing by J. D. Greear;Conversion Discipleship by Bill Hull; and Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty.Copy Editor, Gospel-Formed: Living a Grace-Addicted, Truth-Filled, Jesus-Exalting Life by J.A. Medders (Kregel, 2014).Macro Editor, everPresent: How the Gospel Relocates Us in the Present by Jeremy Writebol(GCD Books, 2014).Copy Editor, Gospel Advance: Leading a Movement That Changes the World by Alvin L. Reid(GCD Books, 2014).Published ArticlesWith Barry Creamer, “52,000 Children Immigrants and the Call to Love Outsiders,” TEXANDigital no. 34 (2014).“Freed to Make Jesus Famous,” The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry vol. 4, no. 1(2013).Book ReviewsPaul and the Trinity by Wesley Hill, Criswell Theological Review vol. 13, no. 1 (forthcoming,2015).Urban Legends of the New Testament by David A. Croteau, Pastors Today (September 18,2015).
Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement by John S. Hammett, Andrew David Naselli andMark A. Snoeberger, Pastors Today (June 5, 2015).The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending the Bible Has Made Us Unable to Read It by PeterEnns, Criswell Theological Review vol. 12, no. 2 (Spring 2015).Four Views on the Historical Adam by Ardel B. Caneday and Matthew Barrett, MidwesternJournal of Theology vol. 13, no. 2 (Fall 2014).C. S. Lewis & Mere Christianity: The Crisis That Created a Classic by Paul McCusker, TheGospel Coalition (September 15, 2014).Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction by Michael Bird, CriswellTheological Review vol. 11, no. 2 (Spring 2014).Selected Popular Articles and Essays“An Invitation to Expectation,” For the Church (April 22, 2015).“A Sending People,” The Gospel Project Blog (March 23, 2015).With Barry Creamer, “Pragmatics and Morality in Decision Making,” Ethics & ReligiousLiberty Commission Blog (February 20, 2015).“We Are Gomer,” The Gospel Coalition (January 26, 2015).With Barry Creamer, “3 Considerations When Making a Decision,” Ethics & Religious LibertyCommission Blog (November 14, 2014).“Expressing God’s Love in the Local Church,” LifeWay Church Leaders (October 20, 2014).“The Image of God and the Keys to Creation,” Blue Letter Bible (September 17, 2015).With Barry Creamer, “52,000 Children Immigrants and the Call to Love Outsiders,” Ethics &Religious Liberty Commission Blog (July 28, 2014).“The Joy of Getting Unstuck,” Desiring God (April 7, 2014).“Penal Substitution,” Trevin Wax’s blog on The Gospel Coalition (January 16, 2014).“Porn and Future Marriage,” The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood (January 15,2014).“The Undaunted Message of Freedom,” Desiring God (October 28, 2013).“Freed to Make Jesus Famous,” Desiring God (September 4, 2013).
“The Purpose of Work,” The Gospel Project Blog (August 8, 2013).“FIRST PERSON: Jason Collins, Chris Broussard, and Homosexuality: How Do We Respond?”Baptist Press (May 2, 2013).“Kermit Gosnell and the Culture of Death,” For Christ and Culture (April 16, 2013).“Roger Ebert, Non-Believers, and the Hope of Christ,” For Christ and Culture (March 12,2103).“4 Lessons I’m Learning as a Soon-to-Be Dad,” The Gospel Coalition (March 1, 2013).“The End of Traditional Masculinity?” The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood(February 8, 2013).“The 50/50 Divorce Rate and the Christian Example,” For Christ and Culture (January 15,2013).“Why Love Is not Tolerant,” Church Leaders (December 20, 2012).“The Image of God and the Life of Love,” Servants of Grace (December 18, 2012).“The Miracle of Salvation,” Blogging Theologically (August 13, 2012).Newspaper“Hope and the American Church,” Northeast Texan (May 2012).“Take Root,” Northeast Texan (February 2012).“His Plan,” Northeast Texan (December/January 2012).“They Will Never Perish,” Northeast Texan (November 2011).HONORS AND RECOGNITIONSOutstanding Graduate in Theological Studies, Criswell College (2015)Distinguished Scholar Program, University of Oxford and Criswell College (2013)Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society for Religious and Theological Studies, DallasBaptist University (2011)
MEMBERSHIPSStudent Member, Evangelical Theological Society (2013-present)Student Member, American Society of Church History (2013-present)REFERENCESUpon request.
2012-2011: Woodbridge Bible Fellowship - Wylie, Texas Co-Planter and Associate Pastor (2010-2011) 2010: Audubon Park Baptist Church - Garland, Texas Interim College/Youth Pastor (2010) 2007-2009: Christ Wesleyan Church - Bedford, Texas Youth Pastor (2008-2009) Young Men's Bible Teacher (2007-2008) Non-Profit
