Dr. Jerry Garrard

Dr. Jerry GarrardVP for Institutional Advancement


Office: Frost 101
Office Phone: 504-282-4455 ext 3252
Fax: (504) 816-8019
Home Phone:
E-Mail: jgarrard@nobts.edu

Education

  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry - 1992
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Master of Divinity - 1978
  • Georgia Southern University; Bachelor of Science in Education - 1969

Ministry Experience

  • 2006 to present Vice President for Institutional Advancement, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • 2006 Special Assistant to President, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
  • 2005 Consultant, Overlake Christian Church, Redmond, Washington
  • 1985-2004 Pastor, Celebration Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida
  • 1980-1985 Pastor, First Baptist Church, Quincy, Florida
  • March 5, 1978 Ordained; Little Woods Baptist Church, New Orleans, LA
  • 1977-1980 Pastor, Little Woods Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • January 16, 1977 Licensed; One Way Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
  • 1973-1976 Deacon, One Way Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia

God has allowed me more than 30 years of ministry leadership experience. He has given me the opportunityto assist in building team ministries that have effectively motivated people in various size churches to realize growth in the Kingdom of God. Working through the church and alongside para church groups, many people have been introduced to Christ through creative and innovative approaches.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, September 1, 1946, I came to Christ at the age of nine in a meeting led by Dr. Jess Hendley of Atlanta.  As a young Christian, I had the benefit of being taught scriptural principles from my family and church. Soon after college and a time in the business world, I sensed a divine call for vocational ministry.

I hold degrees from Georgia Southern University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. I have past churches in Louisiana and Florida My passion is Jesus Christ and my life's mission is &quo;taking others to heaven with me&quo;.