Harding University College of Bible and Ministry - COBAM

06/05/2026

2026 Inspire Lectureship Track Highlight: Harding School of Theology: Scholarship for the Church

Harding School of Theology continues its mission of providing scholarship for the church by bringing faculty insights directly to this year's lectureship. This track offers a rigorous yet accessible look at biblical studies and spiritual formation, featuring sessions on the intertextual echoes of Isaiah in the Lord’s Prayer and the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and the church. We are honored to feature Dr. Keith Stanglin, Executive Director of the Center for Christian Studies and Professor of Historical Theology, alongside Dr. Jeff Peterson, a Professor of New Testament with a Ph.D. from Yale University. Participants will also benefit from the administrative and missional expertise of Dr. Evertt Huffard as he revisits the essentials of spiritual leadership for the modern era.

To register and view the complete schedule, please visit https://www.harding.edu/events/lectureship/

06/04/2026

The first truck has left the building. The new HST Library will soon be open!

The move from Memphis to Searcy has officially begun! Over the next several weeks, thousands of books will be carefully relocated as we continue this exciting transition. If all goes according to plan, the move is expected to be completed by the end of July. We look forward to welcoming you to the completed space soon!

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Our very own Dr. Andrew Baker, President of the National Christian School Association, has a seat on the world stage this week, presenting at the Vatican on "Fostering Hope and Compassion for Traumatized and Vulnerable Children."

🌍 On Day 3 of the Global Summit, we'll be exploring how to heal trauma and build resilience through love, connection, and community.

This session brings together global experts to examine how love, spirituality, and human connection serve as the ultimate foundations for children's well-being.

From cultivating compassionate school environments to integrating psychosocial support for refugee and displaced youth, the panel will delve into interfaith perspectives and multi-sectoral partnerships that actively heal trauma.

📅 5 June 2026
🕙 09:30 CET
📍 Onsite: Vatican City
🌐 Online: https://globalsummit2026.vfairs.com/

The Global Summit 2026: Fostering Hope for Children is organized by the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard, World Vision International, and Society for Global Flourishing, in collaboration with Arigatou International and various partners.

06/03/2026

Session Title: The Lord Is Near, Psalm 34

Dr. Donny Lee, Dean of the College of Education, joins our series to discuss the comforting truth that "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted." Drawing from Psalm 34, Dr. Lee will share testimony on God’s presence during times of trouble and the deliverance found through seeking Him.

To register and view the complete schedule, please visit https://www.harding.edu/events/lectureship/

06/01/2026

We are honored to host Keynote Speaker Anthony Walker on Wednesday evening, September 23. Anthony has served the Highway 231 Church of Christ for many years, blending twenty years of preaching experience with a unique, creative approach to ministry. He will be guiding us through the "Confidence and Trust" genre with his keynote address, "God’s Favorite Scripture. Psalm 23." Come and be encouraged by this deep dive into one of the Bible's most beloved passages.

To register and view the complete schedule, please visit https://www.harding.edu/events/lectureship/

05/29/2026

2026 Inspire Lectureship Track Highlight:That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God

Through the study of Psalms 65, 104, and 148, this track invites participants to experience, meditate on, and praise God through the world He has made. Dr. Alicia Williamson, Director of the Center for Family Ministries, and Zoe Williamson, a student of Bible and ministry at Harding, lead this study on the intersection of creation and worship, encouraging a deeper awe for the Creator through the beauty of His handiwork.
This track is also available as a one-hour seminar credit. CRN 92503, BRES 3118

To register and view the complete schedule, please visit https://www.harding.edu/events/lectureship/

05/29/2026

2026 Inspire Lectureship Track Highlight: That's Awe-some! Psalms of Creation and Discovering the Heart of God

Through the study of Psalms 65, 104, and 148, this track invites participants to experience, meditate on, and praise God through the world He has made. Dr. Alicia Williamson, Director of the Center for Family Ministries, and Zoe Williamson, a student of Bible and ministry at Harding, lead this study on the intersection of creation and worship, encouraging a deeper awe for the Creator through the beauty of His handiwork.
This track is also available as a one-hour seminar credit. CRN 92503, BRES 3118

To register and view the complete schedule, please visit https://www.harding.edu/events/lectureship/

05/28/2026

The College of Bible and Ministry is pleased to announce that Dr. Jordan House will join the Bible Faculty full-time this August. As an assistant professor, Dr. House will focus on the spiritual formation and daily lives of our undergraduate students. In the 2025–2026 academic year, Dr. House taught two freshman classes while balancing responsibilities in Admissions recruiting.

Dr. House brings a rich background in education and ministry. His experience includes teaching at GACS in Atlanta, serving in full-time youth and worship ministry, and leading worship in diverse church settings for more than 25 years. Additionally, he spent several years traveling as the lead tenor for the singing group Acappella from 2005 to 2008.

Outside of his academic and ministry work, Dr. House is dedicated to his family of six. He and his wife, Audrey, reside in Searcy with their four children: Haven, August, Bodie, and Vale.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. House to the College of Bible and Ministry!

05/28/2026

A message from Dr. Monte Cox, Dean of the College of Bible and Ministry.

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Kevin Burr has accepted the position of Assistant Dean in the College of Bible and Ministry. Kevin was hired as a Bible faculty member in the Fall of 2024. In two short years, Kevin has proven that he is an excellent teacher, a mentor to students, a dedicated scholar, a trusted colleague, and a team player. He has demonstrated the kinds of administrative gifts that give me confidence that he will excel in this new role.

As we welcome Kevin to this role, we also owe a great debt of gratitude to Dr. Jesse Robertson for serving first as Assistant Dean and then as Associate Dean from 2021-2026. He first took the reconfigured position previously held by Dr. Dan Williams, VP for Church Relations. In that capacity he directed the annual Lectureship and managed other Church Connections duties. He was promoted to serve as Associate Dean when Dr. Daniel Stockstill retired in 2022. In 2025-2026 he also became the Director of the Equip program, a role he will retain. In this capacity Jesse has served us very well. Jesse's first love is teaching, so it was Jesse's decision to step out of the dean's office (except for Equip) and return to the classroom full-time.

Please join me in welcoming Kevin to this new role and in thanking Jesse for his service to COBAM.