C. Gregory DeLoach

Rev. Dr. C. Gregory DeLoach serves as Dean of the School of Theology at Mercer University, a position he was appointed to in 2021 after serving as Interim Dean since 2018. Prior to joining Mercer's development staff in February 2017, Dean DeLoach served as senior pastor of First Baptist Augusta for 10 years and as executive director of Developmental Disabilities Ministries, an Atlanta-based nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities across Georgia. He previously served on Mercer University's Board of Trustees before assuming his current leadership role.

Dean DeLoach's educational background includes:

• DMin in Church and Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary (2003)
• MDiv in Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (1992)
• BS in General Studies from Shorter University (1989)

With nearly three decades of pastoral experience in congregations throughout Georgia, Dean DeLoach brings extensive practical ministry experience to his academic leadership role. His research and writing focus on theological reflection in everyday life, vocational formation, and the intersection of faith with contemporary social issues. His recent blog posts and book 'CATCHING UP WITH GOD' demonstrate his interest in making theological concepts accessible and relevant to modern audiences, particularly through narrative approaches and personal reflection. His work often addresses how spiritual principles apply to current societal challenges including political polarization, violence, and community formation.

Dean DeLoach's recent publications reveal consistent engagement with themes of community, spiritual formation, and theological application to contemporary challenges. His writing blends personal narrative with theological reflection across diverse topics from Advent spirituality to responses to societal violence and political polarization. The articles show progression in addressing increasingly complex social issues while maintaining focus on practical spiritual formation and community building within religious contexts.

As Dean of the School of Theology, DeLoach oversees academic programs including the Master of Divinity (Residential and Fully Online), Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Doctor of Ministry, and various certificate programs. His leadership extends to the Center for Calling and Vocational Formation, which supports students in discerning their vocational paths. Under his guidance, the school emphasizes technological readiness for students, requiring access to appropriate hardware and software for virtual learning environments.