Michael Smith
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies
E-mail: mjsmith2@liberty.edu
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1970
- Advanced Studies Program, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois, 1974
- Master of Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, 1970
- Doctor of Philosophy, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas, 2004
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2005-Present.
- Teacher for the Legacy Singles, Scofield Memorial Church, Dallas, Texas, 1999-2005.
- Computer Support Technician, Kalsec, Inc, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1996-1997.
- Interim Pulpit Fill and Pastor-at-Large, Green Meadow Bible Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1995-1997.
- Associate Pastor, Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1980-1995.
Misions Involvement
- Missionary Teacher, Kom Baptist Teacher Training College, United Republic of Cameroon, West Africa, 1970-1972.
- Participated on a missions trip to Aurangabad, India, to connect with young pastors for training, and research ways to support and enhance the ministry of a supported Indian Pastor, 1997.
- Participated on a ten-day fact-finding trip to Novograd, Russia with Christian Farmers of America, researching the opportunities for a ministry to farmers in Russia, 1992.
- Spoke at the Missionary Conference for SEND, International Missionaries in Taiwan, 1991.
Publications
- Smith, Michael J. "The Failure of the Family in Judges, Part 1: Jepthah," Bibliotheca, Sacra, 162 (July-September, 2005): 279-98.
- Smith, Michael J. "The Failure of the Family in Judges, Part 2: Samson," Bibliotheca, Sacra, 162 (October-December, 2005): 424-36.
- Smith, Michael J. "The Role of the Pedagogue in Galations," Bibliotheca, Sacra, 163 (April-June, 2006): 197-214.
Certifications
- Ordained by Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, July 10, 1983.
Professional Affiliations
- Member of the Evangelical Theological Society
