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Scott Guffin serves as Associate Professor and Executive Director of Christian Ministry within Samford University's School of the Arts, Department of Christian Ministry. Appointed in 2017, he spearheaded development of the Christian Ministry degree program leveraging his extensive practical experience.
His academic credentials include a BA from Samford University, complemented by MDiv and PhD degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Guffin's scholarly focus centers on practical ministry application, emphasizing disciplemaking methodologies and missional engagement. His thirty-two year career in local church ministry across Alabama, Kentucky, and Indiana informs his research on equipping Christians for domestic and international missions. He integrates preaching theory with field-tested disciple formation strategies, examining how theological education translates to real-world ministry contexts.
As Executive Director, he has structured the Christian Ministry program to prepare students for sustained vocational ministry through curriculum emphasizing hands-on mission experience and pastoral leadership development. His administrative leadership directly shapes the program's focus on church-based ministry training and global mission readiness.
