Dr. Greg Ammons – Expository Preaching, Lucent University
Faculty — Expository Preaching

Dr. Greg Ammons

Professor of Expository Preaching 2

Dr. Greg Ammons teaches Expository Preaching at Lucent University. D.Min. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Senior Pastor in Texas.

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  • 40+ Years of pastoral ministry
  • Senior Pastor, First Baptist Garland since 2004
  • Honorary D.D. — Dallas Baptist University
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Education

Honorary Doctor of Divinity
Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas
Doctor of Ministry
Emphases in Pastoral Ministry and Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Emphases in Missions and Evangelism
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Religion — Cum Laude
Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma

Pastoral Experience

Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church — Garland, Texas
2004 – Present
Senior Pastor
Faith Baptist Church — Iowa Park, Texas
1990 – 2004
Pastor
Floyd Baptist Church — Greenville, Texas
1984 – 1990

Ministry Highlights — First Baptist Garland

Grew worship attendance from 958 (2004) to 1,550 (2017) and annual giving from $2.94M to $5.56M.
Liquidated a $2.5 million debt; maintained debt-free status since 2010 while purchasing nine parcels of land for expansion.
Established and expanded extensive community ministries, including free GED/ESL classes, Friendship House serving 175 families weekly, professional counseling, Grief Share, and Special Needs, Spanish-Language, Men's, and Women's ministries.
Added 9 local, national, and global mission partnerships — South Dakota, California, New York City, Romania, Angola, and Brazil.

Academic Experience

Trustee (Chairman of the Board, 2016)
Dallas Baptist University
2013 – Present
Reader, Department of Educational Ministries & Leadership
Dallas Baptist University
2016
Adjunct Instructor
Dallas Baptist University
2005 – Present
Adjunct Instructor
Wayland Baptist University
1996 – 2002
Doctoral Supervisor
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
1993 – 1994

Courses Taught

Early Life & Letters of Paul New Testament Survey (UG) New Testament Survey (M) The Gospel of Mark Christian Doctrine Transformational Worship Proclamation Servant Leadership

Publications

Now My Eye Sees You: What a Doctorate of Theology Did Not Teach Me About God, My Son Did.
Hannibal Books, 2011
By the Numbers
40+
Years of pastoral ministry
175
Families served weekly by Friendship House
9
Global & local mission partnerships added
$2.5M
Church debt liquidated
Personal
Enjoys running and competing in half-marathons
Broadcasts sporting events for Cumulus Broadcasting
Highlights
D.Min. — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Honorary D.D. — Dallas Baptist University
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, DBU (2016)
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Garland since 2004
Published author — Hannibal Books, 2011