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Dr. Joy Turner serves as Associate Professor of Missions at Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU), a position she assumed in the 2023-24 academic year. Previously, she directed the Avery T. Willis Center for Global Outreach at OBU, facilitating domestic and international study abroad programs and Global Outreach trips while overseeing campus-wide local ministry initiatives.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Oklahoma Baptist University
- Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Doctor of Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Turner's scholarly work centers on Missions and International Ministry, with significant contributions to Evangelism and Cross-cultural Studies. Her two-decade leadership with the Oahu Baptist Network (1992-2011) established expertise in global ministry frameworks and culturally responsive outreach strategies. She emphasizes practical application through student mentorship, guiding learners to align vocational gifts with Kingdom impact through Ministry Training and Global Outreach programming.
Prestigious recognitions in her career:
- Pono Award for Excellence in Ministry (Hawaii Baptist Foundation), 2010
- M. E. and Myrtle Williamson Memorial Award (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), 2001
- Captain, Great Britain’s Women’s Olympic Basketball Team, 1980
Dr. Turner actively mentors students in ministry vocations while leading OBU's Avery T. Willis Center initiatives. Her work integrates NAFSA membership since 1994 (including Regional Chair service 1997-1998) with practical training programs in ESL, PLACE methodology, and SBC evangelism frameworks to develop holistic ministry practitioners.
