September 7, 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Southeastern Seminary is excited to announce that Kelly D. King has joined the Southeastern faculty as Visiting Professor of Christian Ministry. King brings with her years of experience in equipping women for ministry and leadership, and she will begin teaching courses this fall.
On King’s appointment to the faculty, Southeastern president Danny Akin commented, “When I told my wife, Charlotte, that Kelly King would be joining us as a visiting professor, she exclaimed, ‘Are you serious? How did y’all do that?’ Charlotte’s excitement reflects my own. What a wonderful addition Kelly will be to our Southeastern family. God has truly blessed us by adding this gifted and godly woman to our faculty.”
Many years ago, God gave King a passion for ministry, and she has pursued this calling in her life both personally and professionally. Currently she oversees women’s ministry at Quail Springs Baptist Church in her home state of Oklahoma. Before her position with Quail Springs, she worked for Lifeway Christian Resources as the women’s ministry specialist and as the manager of magazines and devotional publishing and women’s ministry training. She also served for over a decade as the women’s specialist with the Baptist General Convention of the State of Oklahoma.
“One of my passions is equipping women to live out their calling and prepare them to be disciple-makers in multiple contexts,” King shared as she reflected on her new role at Southeastern. “In this position, I have the opportunity to invest in other women who will continue to expand God’s kingdom around the world.”
She added, “Southeastern’s reputation for quality education and practical ministry preparation gives me multiple reasons to be excited to be part of its amazing faculty.”
King began teaching as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and has had many opportunities to train leaders through Lifeway events. She received both of her degrees from Gateway Seminary: a Master of Arts in theological studies and a Doctor of Ministry with a focus in executive training for women’s ministry leaders in Southern Baptist state conventions.
“When I completed my doctorate last year and began a new ministry assignment in the local church, I hoped I might have the opportunity to teach again,” King explained, “but to teach at Southeastern is one of the ‘above and beyond’ prayers I’ve seen the Lord answer. This fall, I’ll be teaching Foundations of Ministry to Women, which includes historical church influences of women from the first century to more contemporary examples. We’ll also discuss the roles of women and how God uses women for his glory. I’ll also lead the course that coincides with Lifeway Women’s Leadership Forum, an event I coordinated for several years. Women can attend the conference and receive credit when they register for this course.”
Provost Scott Pace remarked on King’s hire, stating, “At Southeastern, we are committed to training women to serve the Church and fulfill the Great Commission. I don’t know anyone better equipped to help us in these efforts than Dr. Kelly King. Along with Kelly’s impressive academic credentials, her decades of local church experience and denominational service will prepare our students for ministry from an informed and biblical perspective. Her expertise and practical insights will help our female students fulfill their calling and maximize their giftedness in service to our Savior and his church. I could not be more thrilled to welcome Dr. King to the Southeastern family in this strategic role!”
To learn more about how Southeastern can equip you to make disciples through its women’s ministry programs, visit our website.
