Ronald E. Bowles

Dr. Ronald E. Bowles is an Adjunct Professor of Communication and Music in the College of Fine Arts at Dallas Baptist University. With over 40 years of experience in church music, communications, and administration, he bridges practical ministry expertise with academic instruction. His career spans roles in higher education and local church ministry, including 22 years as Minister of Worship and Communications at First Baptist Church of El Paso.

• Educational Background:
  • B.M.E., M.A., Baylor University
  • M.C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Ed.D., Dallas Baptist University
  • Additional studies at Clare College, Cambridge; Regent's Park College, Oxford; Royal School of Church Music, London

Dr. Bowles specializes in choral conducting, worship leadership, and music education. His work integrates communication theory with ecclesiastical practice, emphasizing English choral/church music traditions. He has conducted concerts in 46 U.S. states and 13 countries, while also teaching at University of Texas at El Paso and Howard Payne University.

A leader in Baptist denominational organizations, he served on the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas and chaired multiple committees. Ordained in 1991, he remains active in church ministries across Dallas. His interdisciplinary expertise in Communication and Music reflects a unique academic-practical synthesis.