School of Divinity Faculty Focus Dr. Danny M.

West
Dr. Danny M. West
Executive Director, Doctor of Ministry Program Associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Studies
B.A., Carson-Newman College M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Th.M., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Additional study: University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Danny M. West joined the School of Divinity faculty in 2002. He teaches Introduction to Theological Education for Ministry, Introduction to Preaching, Preaching Practicum, and two Doctor of Ministry seminars The Ministry of Preaching and The Ministry of Life-Long Learning. His primary area of research is preaching, and Dr. Wests articles on the subject have appeared in publications including From Our Christian Heritage: Hundreds of Ways to Add Christian History to Teaching, Preaching, and Writing; The Ministers Manual; John Killinger: Celebrating 75 Years; Next Sunday Resources; and Preaching Magazine. Prior to joining the faculty of the School of Divinity, Dr. West was the Regional Vice-President of the Tennessee Baptist Childrens Home, Inc. He taught for almost a decade at Carson-Newman College. Dr. West has a background steeped in the local church. He has served as pastor, interim pastor, and guest teacher in numerous churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and Indiana. Dr. West served is the interim pastor of the Popular Springs Baptist Church, Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. West is a native of Virginia. He is married to Jeanna West. They have three adult children and one grandchild. Dr. West is an avid fan of Tar Heel basketball.