CURRICULUM VITAE

Brandon D. Smith

PERSONAL

Born: September 16, 1985 in ,

Married: Christa Marie (Williams) Smith (June 11, 2011)

Children: Harper Grace Smith (August 3, 2013)

Ordained: First Baptist Church, Ben Wheeler, Texas (September 4, 2011)

EDUCATION

Diploma, Lawrence D. Bell High School (2004)

B.A. Biblical Studies, Dallas Baptist University (2012)

M.A. Theological & Biblical Studies (Systematic/Historical Theology), Criswell College (2015)

Grad.Cert. Theology, Ridley College, Melbourne (expected 2016), thesis: Faithful and True: The Trinitarian Message to the Seven Churches in Revelation 1-3. Supervisors: Michael Bird and Scott Harrower

Ph.D. Theology, Ridley College, Melbourne (expected 2021), proposed dissertation: A Trinitarian Reading of the Book of Revelation. Supervisors: Michael Bird and Scott Harrower

Additional Studies, University of Oxford; The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; University of Texas at Arlington

EXPERIENCE

Academic

2015-present: California Baptist University

• Adjunct Professor of Christian Studies (2015-present)

2012-present: Criswell College

• Adjunct Professor of Theology (2015-present) • Associate Editor of the Criswell Theological Review (2014-2015) • Co-producer of “For Christ and Culture” radio program, airing weekdays on 90.9 KCBI- FM (2014-2015) • Director of Communications (2013-2015) • Member of College Leadership Team (formerly President’s Cabinet) (2013-2015) • Co-Host/Guest on “For Christ and Culture,” discussing such topics as theology, abortion, gun control, gender issues, the use of media and communication, culture and movies, and church planting (2012-2015) • Admissions Coordinator (2012-2013)

Publishing

2015-present: LifeWay Christian Resources / B&H Publishing

• With Trevin Wax, Co-Host of the Word Matters podcast (2015-present) • Brand Manager for the Holman Christian Standard Bible & Bibles (2015-present) • Content Strategist for the Church Leaders blog (2014-2015)

2015-present: Patheos

• Blog hosted in the Evangelical channel (2015-present)

2014-2015: Zondervan

• Freelance Editor (2014-2015)

Church Ministry

2012-2015: CityView Church – Fort Worth, Texas

• Director of Content & Communications (2015) • Pastoral Resident (2012-2014)

2011-2012: First Baptist Church – Ben Wheeler, Texas

• Associate Pastor (2011-2012)

2012-2011: Woodbridge Bible Fellowship – Wylie, Texas

• Co-Planter and Associate Pastor (2010-2011)

2010: Audubon Park Baptist Church – Garland, Texas

• Interim College/Youth Pastor (2010)

2007-2009: Christ Wesleyan Church – Bedford, Texas

• Youth Pastor (2008-2009) • Young Men’s Bible Teacher (2007-2008)

Non-Profit

2013-present: Gospel-Centered Discipleship

• Board Member (2015-present) • Executive Director (2013-2014) • Contributing Editor (2013)

2012-2014: The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood

• Director of Strategic Initiatives (2014) • Associate Editor (2012-2014)

BIBILIOGRAPHY

Books

With Everett Berry, They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament (forthcoming from Rainer Publishing, 2017).

With J. A. Medders, Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians (forthcoming from Rainer Publishing, 2016).

Editor, Make, Mature, Multiply: Becoming Fully-Formed Disciples of Jesus (GCD Books, 2014).

Book Chapters

“Immature Manhood and the Hope for Something Better,” in Designed for Joy: How the Gospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice by Owen Strachan and Jonathan Parnell, ed. (Crossway, 2015).

“Reflect Christ, Deflect Satan,” in Make, Mature, Multiply: Becoming Fully-Formed Disciples of Jesus (GCD Books, 2014).

“Why Should We Care About W. A. Criswell?” appendix in The Scarlet Thread through the Bible by W. A. Criswell (LifeWay Press, 2014).

Book Editing

Macro Editor for several Zondervan titles, including Gaining by Losing by J. D. Greear; Conversion Discipleship by Bill Hull; and Rediscovering Discipleship by Robby Gallaty.

Copy Editor, Gospel-Formed: Living a Grace-Addicted, Truth-Filled, Jesus-Exalting Life by J. A. Medders (Kregel, 2014).

Macro/Copy Editor for several GCD Books titles, including Gospel Advance by Alvin L. Reid and everPresent by Jeremy Writebol.

Published Articles

William Webb’s Redemptive-Movement Hermeneutic: Some Considerations and Concerns,” Journal for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood vol. 20, no. 2 (Fall 2015).

With Barry Creamer, “52,000 Children Immigrants and the Call to Love Outsiders,” TEXAN Digital no. 34 (2014).

“Freed to Make Jesus Famous,” The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry vol. 4, no. 1 (2013). Book Reviews

Paul and the Trinity by Wesley Hill, Criswell Theological Review vol. 13, no. 1 (Fall 2015).

God’s Kingdom through God’s Covenants by Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum, LifeWay Pastors (October 23, 2015).

Urban Legends of the New Testament by David A. Croteau, LifeWay Pastors (September 18, 2015).

Perspectives on the Extent of the Atonement by John S. Hammett, Andrew David Naselli, and Mark A. Snoeberger, LifeWay Pastors (June 5, 2015).

The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending the Bible Has Made Us Unable to Read It by Peter Enns, Criswell Theological Review vol. 12, no. 2 (Spring 2015).

Four Views on the Historical Adam by Ardel B. Caneday and Matthew Barrett, Midwestern Journal of Theology vol. 13, no. 2 (Fall 2014).

C. S. Lewis & Mere Christianity: The Crisis That Created a Classic by Paul McCusker, The Gospel Coalition (September 15, 2014).

Evangelical Theology: A Biblical and Systematic Introduction by Michael Bird, Criswell Theological Review vol. 11, no. 2 (Spring 2014).

Selected Popular Articles and Essays

“Theology Is for the Humble,” The Gospel Coalition (forthcoming, 2015).

“An Invitation to Expectation,” For the Church (April 22, 2015).

“A Sending People,” The Gospel Project Blog (March 23, 2015).

With Barry Creamer, “Pragmatics and Morality in Decision Making,” Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Blog (February 20, 2015).

“We Are Gomer,” The Gospel Coalition (January 26, 2015).

With Barry Creamer, “3 Considerations When Making a Decision,” Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Blog (November 14, 2014).

“Expressing God’s Love in the Local Church,” LifeWay Church Leaders (October 20, 2014).

“The Image of God and the Keys to Creation,” Blue Letter Bible (September 17, 2014). With Barry Creamer, “52,000 Children Immigrants and the Call to Love Outsiders,” Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission Blog (July 28, 2014).

“The Joy of Getting Unstuck,” Desiring God (April 7, 2014).

“Penal Substitution,” Trevin Wax’s blog on The Gospel Coalition (January 16, 2014).

“Porn and Future Marriage,” The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood (January 15, 2014).

“The Undaunted Message of Freedom,” Desiring God (October 28, 2013).

“Freed to Make Jesus Famous,” Desiring God (September 4, 2013).

“The Purpose of Work,” The Gospel Project Blog (August 8, 2013).

“FIRST PERSON: Jason Collins, Chris Broussard, and Homosexuality: How Do We Respond?” Baptist Press (May 2, 2013).

“Kermit Gosnell and the Culture of Death,” For Christ and Culture (April 16, 2013).

“Roger Ebert, Non-Believers, and the Hope of Christ,” For Christ and Culture (March 12, 2103).

“4 Lessons I’m Learning as a Soon-to-Be Dad,” The Gospel Coalition (March 1, 2013).

“The End of Traditional Masculinity?” The Council on Biblical Manhood & Womanhood (February 8, 2013).

“The 50/50 Divorce Rate and the Christian Example,” For Christ and Culture (January 15, 2013).

“Why Love Is not Tolerant,” Church Leaders (December 20, 2012).

“The Image of God and the Life of Love,” Servants of Grace (December 18, 2012).

“The Miracle of Salvation,” Blogging Theologically (August 13, 2012).

Newspaper

“Hope and the American Church,” Northeast Texan (May 2012).

“Take Root,” Northeast Texan (February 2012).

“His Plan,” Northeast Texan (December/January 2012).

“They Will Never Perish,” Northeast Texan (November 2011).

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS

Outstanding Graduate in Theology, Criswell College (2015)

Distinguished Scholar Program, University of Oxford and Criswell College (2013)

Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society for Religious and Theological Studies, Dallas Baptist University (2011)

MEMBERSHIPS

Student Member, Evangelical Theological Society (2013-present)

Student Member, American Society of Church History (2013-present)