SBTS - Key Persons


Aric Gorman


Dr. R. Albert Mohler - President

Job Titles:
  • President
R. Albert Mohler Jr. has been recognized as a leader among American evangelicals. Time.com has called him the "reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S." Read more

Dustin Brown

Job Titles:
  • Director of Advancement Operations

Edward Heinze

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Hannah Portwood

Job Titles:
  • Meet Your Admissions Counselor

Isaac Smith


Paul M. Akin

Job Titles:
  • Provost / Louisville
  • Senior Vice President for Academic Administration
Dr. Paul Akin was appointed Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in June 2022. He also serves as Associate Professor of Christian Missions. Prior to coming to SBTS, Dr. Akin worked for the International Mission Board as Team Leader for New Missionary Sending. Dr. Akin is a member at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is married to Kari, and they have four children.

Sabrina Maddox

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Advancement Events

Scarlet Hope

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Shelley Sullivan

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement