About PTS
Seminary Faculty
For more details about Administration and Faculty, see Pensacola Christian College's website.
Dr. Dan Rushing
Dr. Rushing emphasizes thorough exposition in his Bible classes and motivates practical, expository preaching in his homiletics classes. He is also the Dean of Pensacola Christian College’s Division of Biblical Studies.
Dr. Karl Stelzer
Dr. Stelzer has been on the PTS faculty since its inception and is a popular Bible conference speaker in local churches. Before coming to PCC in 1997, he served 20 years in full-time ministry, including 13 years in pastoral positions.
Dr. Joel Mullenix, H.H.D.
Dr. Mullenix draws from over 30 years of extensive experience in higher education. A master teacher, his lively, inspiring style makes him a favorite Bible teacher in the local church, College, and Seminary.
Dr. Harry Nonnemacher
Dr. Nonnemacher has extensive preaching experience and incorporates rich pastoral application into his seminary courses. With 18 years of pastoral ministry before coming to PCC, he is able to combine the thorough exegesis expected in an academic setting with the practical applications needed for a vibrant church ministry.
Dr. Brian Bucy
Dr. Bucy is a gifted teacher with a great heart for missions. He effectively communicates to his students a burden for lost souls and a vision for various mission fields around the world, having led numerous short-term teams in several fields for many years.
Dr. Joel Porcher
Dr. Porcher teaches Bible classes, combining his excellence in languages with fine-tuned analytical skills sharpened by his technical background.
Dr. Dan Troutman
Dr. Troutman has a special burden for training men and women to follow Christ as disciples. His church ministries have sharpened his ability to teach the Scriptures to those who seek a closer walk with the Lord.
Adjunct Faculty—Seminary Modules
| Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh Pastor/Author Grace Baptist Church, Columbus, GA Senior pastor at Grace Baptist since 1999; board member for several ministries. |
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Dr. Chris Shepler, D.D. Pastor Victory Bible Baptist Church, Irmo, SC More than 37 years in the ministry. |
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| Dr. Jerald Manley, D.D. Pastor/Author Heritage Baptist Church, Pensacola, FL Has been in the pastorate since 1962 and at Heritage Baptist since 1975. |
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Dr. Shelton Smith Author/President/Editor Sword of the Lord, Murfreesboro, TN More than 50 years in the ministry. |
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| Dr. Marc Monte, D.D. Pastor Faith Baptist Church of Avon, Avon, IN Began pastoring in 1988 and has led Faith Baptist Church since 1998. |
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Dr. Dave Sorenson Pastor/Author Northstar Baptist Church, Duluth, MN Began serving in the ministry in 1969; founded Northstar Baptist in 1989. |
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| Dr. Terry Mortenson Lecturer/Author Answers in Genesis, Hebron, KY Has lectured on creation-evolution in 19 countries since the late 1970s. |
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Dr. Scott Tewell, D.D. Pastor Rosedale Baptist Church, Rosedale, MD Senior pastor at Rosedale since 1997; started Rosedale Baptist School in 2000. |








