Matt Kimbrough

Matt Kimbrough, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Southwest Baptist University. He holds degrees from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Ph.D. in Biblical Studies, Th.M. in Pedagogy) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.A.). His research focuses on New Testament exegesis, particularly the Book of Hebrews, soteriology, and early church community dynamics.

• Education: Ph.D. (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), Th.M. (Midwestern), M.A. (New Orleans Baptist), B.A. (Southwest Baptist University)

Key research interests include the covenantal warnings in Hebrews, familial ecclesiology, and community obligation in early Christian texts. He has published works on soteriology and co-authored a theological textbook. His presentations address socio-cultural analyses of Hebrews and New Testament ethical frameworks.

Awarded the 2016 Outstanding Student Paper Award from the Society of Biblical Literature. Professional memberships include the Society of Biblical Literature (Treasurer, Central States Region) and the Evangelical Theological Society.

Prior roles include Associate Pastor at Springhill Baptist Church, Ph.D. dissertation committee member, and adjunct professorships at Baptist Bible College and Southwest Baptist University. Teaching experience spans biblical theology and pedagogical theory.