Office Directory

Director of Admissions

M.Div. Admissions Counselor

Hailing from the small town of Thomasville, AL, Thomas completed a BA in Theology from the University of Mobile in 2014. He moved to Wake Forest in 2018 to pursue an MA in Biblical Languages. After completing the MA, he began a PhD in New Testament that is currently in progress. He aspires to instill a love for the New Testament to fellow believers and future students. When he is not in the classroom or reading for seminars, he enjoys intricate coffee, reading fiction, travelling, hiking, and various recreational sports with friends.

MA, Graduate Certificate, & Credit-Only Admissions Counselor

Hollyann grew up in the small town of Efland, NC with her parents and five younger siblings. From there, she graduated in May 2024 with a BFA in Musical Theatre and a minor in Psychology from Anderson University. Currently, she is pursuing a MA in Christian Marital, Family, and Individual Counseling at SEBTS with the hopes of becoming a licensed counselor. Hollyann is passionate about reaching people through intentional conversation and glorifying God through the arts. While not studying or at work, Hollyann enjoys reading, visiting coffee shops, hiking, and baking sweet treats.

Campus Host

Casey is from the small town of Tuttle, Oklahoma. She moved to Wake Forest in June of 2024 to pursue her MA in Intercultural Studies. Prior to that, she graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a BA in Global-Marketplace Engagement. After her MA, Casey’s desire is to serve overseas in the mission field, reaching unreached people groups. Some of the things she enjoys include spending time with friends, hiking, cooking, traveling, and going on new adventures.

Recruiting Coordinator

Garret is originally from Arlington, TX and attended Dallas Baptist University where he completed his B.A. in Biblical Studies. He moved to Wake Forest in August of 2021 and is now pursuing his M.Div. in Christian Ministry. Garret’s desire after seminary is to work in student ministry and help students to know and love the Lord and His Word. Outside of work and school, Garret enjoys watching football, a good coffee shop, watching movies, and spending time with his wife, Tori, and son, Samuel.

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Tommy is from Fort Worth, Texas originally, and has been living in Wake Forest since 2021. He graduated from the College at Southeastern in the Spring of 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Church Revitalization. Tommy’s desire is to help students be equipped by Southeastern to then be sent out as ambassadors of the Gospel to a hurting and broken world. Tommy’s hobbies include reading, classic cars, motorcycles, and visiting National Parks.

International Student Counselor

Raised in Georgia, Camille moved to North Carolina from Athens, GA where she spent several years serving in college ministry and completing a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Southeastern as a distance learner. She moved to Wake Forest in 2021 to begin pursuing a ThM in Missiology and hopes to join a church planting team here or abroad in a university city. She loves enjoying cross-cultural friendships, cooking and eating new foods, painting, and running.

Associate Director of Admissions

Jessica is originally from the beautiful country of Brazil. She moved to Wake Forest, with her husband Caden, August 2020 to pursue a master’s degree and be better equipped to serve the local church. Hiking, reading, singing, and going on bike rides are some of the activities Jessica and her husband enjoy doing together.

Associate Director of Recruiting

Originally from Alabaster, Alabama, Ryan moved to Wake Forest in February of 2021. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from Troy University and is hoping to pursue his Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry in the fall of 2021. His desire is to see people enjoy life with Jesus. He enjoys coffee shops, basketball, movies and exploring new places with his wife, Taylor.

Enrollment and Events Specialist

A native of Fayetteville, NC, Chandler recently completed her Master of Divinity degree in Christian Ministry and plans to pursue a PhD. It is her privilege to help students explore Southeastern’s role in their lives as they worship and serve Christ. She looks forward to hosting Preview Day and assisting with orientation for new students. In her spare time, she loves reading fiction and creating memories with loved ones at home and around the world.

Student Recruiter

Zach is from Reidsville, North Carolina, and moved to Wake Forest in 2022. He came to study for a Bachelor’s degree in student ministry and plans to graduate from the college in December of 2024. Zach has a desire to see students know and grow in their relationship with the Lord and hopes to do student ministry long term. Zach’s hobbies include hanging out with friends, especially his Fiancée Read, watching and playing sports, and being involved in college life around campus.

Manor House

Alta is from Lancaster Pennsylvania and came to Wake Forest in 2019. She studies at the College at Southeastern where she is pursuing a Bachelor in Global Studies and a minor in Business. Her next step is to achieve a master’s in Intercultural studies at SEBTS to prepare her for the mission field. Alta desires to make the love of Christ known to others throughout the states and around the world. When not studying and working Alta enjoys traveling, hiking, and connecting with friends.

The Office of Ph.D. Studies invites all eligible persons to complete the application as specified in the directions on the Online Application page. Admission to the Ph.D. program is selective and is offered only to students who have demonstrated the intellectual ability, preparation and motivation to perform academically at the highest level. Enrollment in the program is limited to applicants who, in the judgment of the faculty, appear best qualified and most capable of using the resources that the seminary provides.

The EdD is a professional, terminal research degree with a commuter-friendly, modified residency format. On-campus time is limited to one week per quarter, with online coursework before and sometimes after class sessions. Students move through the coursework as part of a cohort, which is usually a group of 10-12 students. The cohort format provides a community of scholars in which iron sharpens iron. For more information about our Doctor of Education Degrees.

The program of study required for the DMin degree will take students no fewer than three academic years and no greater than six years. Entering students must understand the high level of commitment that is required to actively participate in this degree program year round for this period of time.

Coordinator for Certificate Services

Brandi is originally from just outside of St. Louis, MO and has lived in Wake Forest since January of 2019. In her time at Southeastern, Brandi has completed her BA in Justice and Social Ethics and is now working towards her MA in Ministry Leadership. After graduation, she hopes to serve overseas in a logistics capacity, but in the meantime, she is enjoying the opportunity to serve Southeastern’s certificate students. Other things she enjoys are Cardinal baseball, outdoor adventures with her dog, and donuts with her husband.

Director

A native Texan, Beau is married to Sarah and has three children. He earned his PhD in Biblical Studies (emphasis in Theology) and ThM in Pedagogy from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MDiv from SEBTS, and his BA in Christian Studies from Ouachita Baptist University. Before joining SEBTS as the Director of Distance Learning, Beau served as a Teaching Pastor at a church in the North Dallas area for nearly a decade. His heartbeat is to help bridge the gap between the local church and the seminary by making theological education accessible and contextual.

Distance Learning Assistant Director

Adam is from Springfield, MO. He is married to Stephanie and has five children. He has an M.Div. ICP and MAIS from SEBTS and has served as a missionary in both Central Asia and East Asia. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Southeastern.

Hybrid Coordinator

Avery is from Angier, NC and is attending the College at Southeastern. She is pursuing a B.A. in Christian Counseling. She enjoys reading, music, art, and decorating.

Distance Learning Academic Partnership Support

Jessica is from Raleigh, NC and is attending the College at Southeastern. She is pursuing a B.A. in English. She enjoys reading, music, plants, and the great outdoors.

Instructional Design Supervisor

Chandler has been a student at Southeastern since the Fall 2017 semester. He earned his BA in Theology in May 2021, and he is now working on an Advanced MDiv and MA in Biblical and Theological Studies. He is passionate about historical theology and plans to pursue a ThM and PhD in the discipline. Chandler has almost 4 years of experience as an academic coach, and he enjoys serving faculty and staff in academic administration. His most favorite thing to do is spending time with his fiancé, Lauren Lockhart, who is pursuing a PhD in New Testament at Southeastern.

Distance Learning Instructional Design

Danny is originally from Mansfield, TX and has been married to his wife Jessica for 3 years. He is the proud stepfather of Jason and Angie. Danny loves Jesus, Formula 1, good food, and video games (in that order).

Student Support Supervisor

Hannah is currently working on her MDiv in Advanced Biblical Studies at SEBTS. She received a BA in anthropology from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She serves a church revitalization outside of Durham and enjoys singing on the worship team. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys gardening and ballroom dancing.

Student Support Specialist

Mary is from Fredericksburg, VA. She is getting her B.A in Christian Counseling at the College of Southeastern. She enjoys board games, ttrpgs, drawing, baking, and chilling with her cat, Jack.

Director

A native Texan, Beau is married to Sarah and has three children. He earned his PhD in Biblical Studies (emphasis in Theology) and ThM in Pedagogy from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, his MDiv from SEBTS, and his BA in Christian Studies from Ouachita Baptist University. Before joining SEBTS as the Director of Distance Learning, Beau served as a Teaching Pastor at a church in the North Dallas area for nearly a decade. His heartbeat is to help bridge the gap between the local church and the seminary by making theological education accessible and contextual.

Associate Director

Bradley Eaves joined the Equip Network team as Associate Director in the summer of 2023, having served Southeastern in other roles since 2018. He is passionate about the intersection of theological education and the local church and seeing students trained theologically within the context of the ministries they serve. He earned his MDiv in Christian Ministries in 2021 and is currently pursuing a PhD in Systematic Theology. He originally hails from the great state of Mississippi. He’s been married to his sweet bride, Frances, since August of 2011, and they have two daughters.

Equip Network Coordinator

Sarah moved to Wake Forest in January of 2022 to study at SEBTS. During her time here, God has confirmed her passion for theological education in the context of the local church. As a result, Sarah is currently pursuing a Master’s of Arts in Christian Education in order to better partner with churches in discipleship and leader development. She is eager to serve churches and help equip them with the resources they need to develop healthy ministry leaders and disciples!

Administrative Assistant

Gracelyn is originally from Wake Forest and became a student in the College in 2021. She is in the 5 Year BA/MA Christian Counseling program and hopes to one day work with couples and families to center around healthy habits and Christ.  Gracelyn most enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, playing with her dogs, and watching Disney movies.

Director of Financial and Alumni Development

Drew is a Raleigh native, but also has lived in London and Birmingham. He and his wife, Hannah, are camp sweethearts and have three sons, Reece, Johnny and Oliver! He has a BA in History from Samford and a MEd in Higher Education Administration from NC State, which lead to his sports allegiances of the Wolfpack and the Samford Bulldogs. He is currently studying for his next degree, the EdD at Southeastern.

Director of Planned Giving and General Counsel

Assistant Director of Church & Convention Relations

Hailing from Pickens, SC, Chris has lived in beautiful places such as South Florida and St. Thomas Virgin Islands. His family has quite the legacy in Baptist life, and they ultimately led him to Southeastern, driving in him a passion for fulfilling the Great Commission. He works closely with Baptist Associations and State Conventions across the country. In his free time, you can find Chris reading or walking. Once a year, Chris goes on a tour of lighthouses, and has visited over 200 lighthouses so far!

Grant Coordinator

A South Carolina native, Meredith came to Southeastern in 2013 and received a Masters of Divinity in Missiology. After a few years living and serving in Houston, TX, the Lord called Meredith and her family to return to Wake Forest and to Southeastern Seminary. Her husband, Keelan, serves as the Director for the Center of Great Commission Studies. Meredith enjoys raising her two children, reading, and writing on her own website.

Associate Director of Financial and Alumni Development 

Originally from Indiana, Caden completed his undergraduate studies at Scarborough College at Southwestern Seminary where he met his wife, Jessica. At 12 years old, his family joined Wycliffe Bible Translators and spent a few years living on the Island Nation of Papua New Guinea. Caden is pursuing his MA in Philosophy and Apologetics here at Southeastern with the goal of equipping himself for a future of serving the Lord. You can generally find him on a hike, in a book, behind a camera, or any sort of social event!

Development Events Specialist

Jessica has lived in Statesboro, GA most of her life, but has been living in Raleigh since August of 2021. She married her husband, Dawson, in December of 2021 and they are enjoying their time as newlyweds with their golden retriever puppy, Brinkley. Jessica is a Disney, soda, and pizza fanatic who loves trying new restaurants. She loves watching movies/shows or going on walks/hikes but is willing to try any new activity if it means hanging out with friends and family.

Alumni Relations Specialist

Tanner is originally from West Virginia, where he attended Marshall University and received his BA in Political Science. Marshall is also where he met his wife, Delaney. They moved to Wake Forest, NC after their wedding for Tanner to begin his M.Div at SEBTS. Tanner is very close with his family and loves spending time around his friends. He has cheered for Virginia Tech football since before he could talk, and his love for the Hokies has become one of his biggest personality traits. In his free time, Tanner enjoys reading a book, playing Disc Golf, making music, and eating ice cream.

Donor Engagement Specialist

Isa was raised in the Great Lakes state (Michigan)! She has also lived in other states in that region, including Ohio and Indiana. Isa graduated with a BA in Worship from Cedarville University. She and her husband, Chris, moved to Wake Forest in the Spring of 2024 to continue their theological education for God’s glory. Isa spends most of her free time with Chris and the people they do life with. Playing/writing music, hiking, reading books, and watercolor painting are some of her hobbies.

Major Gifts Officer

Born and raised in Houston, TX, David attended Texas A&M University and completed a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2016. He then worked as a Case Manager for people living with HIV for five years before moving to Wake Forest in 2021 with his wife, Sarah, to pursue theological education. David is pursuing an MA in Christian Marriage, Family and Individual Counseling in hopes of becoming a licensed counselor. David loves spending time with Sarah, doing anything outside (hiking, running, disc golf, spikeball, etc.), being with friends, and trying new foods.

Gift Accountant

Raised in the rural town of Andalusia, Alabama, Loni relocated to Tuscaloosa, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. During her time at the University of Alabama, she was deeply involved in both college and worship ministries, which led her to meet her husband. As newlyweds, they moved to Wake Forest to become part of the Southeastern Seminary family. Outside of work, you can catch Loni playing music, watching a movie, or competing in Bananagrams with anyone who is willing to play.

Administrative Assistant

Kayla, a proud Floridian from Lake Placid, earned her Bachelor of Science in Business from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in South Georgia. Since 2022, she has been studying at Southeastern, initially spending a year in Wake Forest before moving back to Georgia. In the summer of 2024, she returned to Wake Forest to complete her Master of Arts in Student Ministry in person. Outside of her studies, Kayla enjoys baking, reading, photography, cheering on the Atlanta Braves, and spending time with friends.

Church Relations Officer

Jonathan is from Union, SC and has been married to Charity for 21 years and they have a 15-year-old son, Nathaniel. They moved to Wake Forest in January 2011 for him to pursue his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at SEBTS. He loves to play golf and enjoys a great cup of coffee.

Church Relations Assistant

Originally from Texas, Caleb started his undergraduate studies at Scarborough College at Southwestern Seminary however after meeting his wife Lydia he completed the degree at Southern Seminary with Boyce College. They moved to Wake Forest in the Fall of 2023 for him to pursue his MDiv in Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at SEBTS. Caleb enjoys spending time with his wife and golden retriever Hank, playing various sports (soccer, football, disc golf, etc.), drinking coffee, and watching Texas sports such as the Dallas Cowboys and A&M Aggies.

Director of Student Resources and Financial Aid
Dave has been working in the Student Resources and Financial Aid office since 2019 and became the Director of the office in December 2021. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at the College at Southeastern. He and his wife Julie have been married since 2003 and have a daughter, Annabelle. Originally from Wheaton, Illinois, Dave has lived in Wake Forest since 2013 and graduated from Southeastern with a PhD in Biblical Studies. Dave is a nerd and loves fantasy and science-fiction (especially Star Wars), playing basketball, smoking meat, and he will gladly sit down to talk about the book of Revelation.

Associate Director of Financial Aid

Skyler serves the Southeastern community as the Associate Director of Financial Aid. In January 2022, she married Nick Nail, who serves Southeastern as the Chapel Coordinator, in the beautiful Savannah Georgia. Pursuing a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry, Skyler desires to come alongside women to evangelize, equip and encourage them in their walk with the Lord.

Institutional Financial Aid Coordinator

Joe is originally from the small town of Buena Vista, Ga. He moved to Statesboro, Georgia in 2017 to attend Georgia Southern University where he earned a BS in Multimedia Film & Production. He moved to Wake Forest in 2023 to attend Southeastern in person and is currently working on his Master of Divinity in Christian Ethics here at Southeastern. Joe desires to disciple college students and to bring the gospel of Christ Jesus to college campuses across the United States. Joe loves playing piano, reading, Atlanta sports teams, and spending time with his Church family at Christ Church.

Government Financial Aid Coordinator 

Laurie serves Southeastern as the Government Financial Aid Coordinator. Laurie is originally from Oklahoma and graduated with her B.S. in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University in 2017. She relocated to Wake Forest from Washington D.C. in 2023 and is pursuing an MA in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling here at SEBTS. Laurie is always happy to talk about all things animals, growing up on a farm, or the latest book on your reading list.

External Financial Aid Coordinator

Born and raised in Alachua, Florida, Alex now serves the Southeastern Community as the Institutional Financial Aid Coordinator. Alex is in the Timothy Scholars program pursuing his BA and MDiv in Pastoral Ministry with the goal to use this training to disciple younger generations and support local pastors. Alex is most at home reading a good book on the beach and is always looking for new book recommendations.

Financial Aid Assistant for Military Affairs

Robert serves as the Financial Aid Assistant for Military Affairs. He is from Enterprise, AL and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Alabama. He and his lovely wife Rachel moved to Wake Forest in January of 2023, and are members of Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville. Robert is pursuing a MDiv in Christian Ministry, with the desire to one day serve the Lord as a chaplain in the Air Force. Robert previously served in the Alabama Air National Guard, and is currently a Chaplain Candidate in the Air Force Reserves. He enjoys reading and spending time outdoors with Rachel.

Director of Human Resources

Dawn has served Southeastern in Human Resources since 2005. Born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, she and her husband, David, moved to Wake Forest in 1990. They have two daughters, currently two granddaughters, and are long time members of Richland Creek Community Church. Dawn received a BS in Accounting from North Carolina Wesleyan College. When not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, puzzles, reading, and relaxing on the beach.

Human Resources Generalist

Andrew is originally from Blacksburg, VA where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Virginia Tech. After graduating, he served for two years in campus ministry at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, building relationships and sharing the gospel with the nations as they came to campus. He then worked in project management for another couple of years before moving to Wake Forest in 2023. He is currently working on a Masters of Divinity in Biblical Counseling and hopes to work in a cross-cultural context. He loves the outdoors, reading a good book at a coffee shop, concerts, deep conversations with friends, and building Lego (stop by Stealey 217 to see some of his collection).

Registrar

Originally from Louisiana, he moved to Wake Forest/SEBTS in 2015. He has completed his MA in Biblical & Theological Studies here at SEBTS and is currently pursuing his PhD in Theological Studies, while his wife, Kathrynn, is pursuing her JD at Campbell Law School. He desires to change the world by playing his part in the second greatest commission of 2 Cor 5:18-19. Will and Kathrynn are members of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh and love cooking, traveling, and spending time with their church small group.

Jenna serves as the Curriculum Coordinator in the Registrar’s Office. Originally from New Hampshire, she moved to North Carolina in 2016 to pursue a BS in Global Studies and went on to complete a MA in Intercultural Studies. She and her husband, Chad, live in Wake Forest and are part of the Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church family. Jenna and Chad hope to one day serve internationally in an underserved region. They both enjoy reading, music, spending time with friends, game nights, and hiking.

Jon serves in the Registrar’s Office as the Records and Reporting Coordinator. Jon and his wife, Ashley, have one daughter, Mackenzie, and are both from the Wake Forest area. Jon has a BA in Criminal Justice and an MA in Public Policy from Liberty University. Before attending Southeastern, Jon served in the Army, law enforcement, and the corporate world. Jon is working towards his Master of Divinity at SEBTS. Jon’s life verse is 1 Pet. 2:4-5, and he desires all believers to see their context as the mission field regardless of vocation. Jon and his family are active in their church and enjoy spending time with other families in their small group. When not keeping up with his daughter Jon’s hobbies include reading, disc golf, and kayaking.

Kevin serves in the Registrar’s Office as the Transcript Specialist. He grew up in Midland, Texas, did his Undergraduate degree at Dallas Baptist University, and moved to Wake Forest to become an MDiv student here at SEBTS in 2021. He and his wife, Amanda, are members at Christ Covenant Church in Raleigh and serve in various capacities. In their free time, the Giffins love to spend time with friends, play board games, and eat good food. Long term, he desires to serve in pastoral ministry wherever the Lord calls them.

Sarah serves in the Registrar’s Office as an Administrative Assistant. Sarah started at Southeastern Seminary in the Fall of 2022 to pursue an MA in Christian Marriage, Family and Individual Counseling. Sarah graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a degree in Special Education. Prior to attending Southeastern, Sarah was a Special Education teacher for several years in Wake County. Sarah desires to counsel families and children in the midst of challenging circumstances. Sarah is a member of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, and enjoys hiking, camping, enjoying a cup of coffee, baking, and listening to music.

Service Specialist 

Hunter serves in the Registrar’s Office as the Service Specialist. She grew up in Kinston, NC, completed her undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill, and is now obtaining her MA in Christian Marital, Family, and Individual Counseling. She and her husband, Andrew, are members at Covenant Hope Church. Andrew graduated with his MDiv from Southeastern in 2023. They hope to one day serve overseas in the UK. They enjoy exploring new coffee shops, hiking, traveling, and spending time with their family & friends.

Vice President of Student Life / Dean of Students

Mark has been teaching at SEBTS since 2000 and has served as the dean of students since 2009.

He holds his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia in Theology, Ethics, and Culture, his Master’s from Denver Seminary in Historical and Theological Studies, and his B.S. from James Madison University in Energy Resource Development.  Mark has several books and articles published in the fields of Ethics and Discipleship – both of which are the areas of his ministry passions.

While he is grateful for those things, Mark considers being married to Harriette as his lifetime achievement award.  Together they have three kids and currently two grandkids. Mark loves anything sports and outdoor related, plucks on a guitar now and then, and is always anticipating his next visit to a national park.

Associate Vice President of Student Life

Drew is originally from southern Maryland. He enjoys sports, and hunting. He met his bride, Shelly, in 2001, and they now have 4 children. He got his undergraduate degree from Barton College, and received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Southeastern.

Director of College Life

As the Director of College Life at SEBTS, Jake has the privilege of working with a great team of people to foster a vibrant community where students are challenged to give their lives for the Cause of Christ. Shaping young minds that are committed to fulfilling the Great Commission is one of his greatest joys. To that end, Jake is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics to better serve and lead the next generation of students. Him and his wife love Wake Forest and the SEBTS community and are currently raising three little (… not so little anymore) munchkins. Beyond his professional and nerdy pursuits, Jake loves being outside. A good trail-run, or time in the woods on a mountain bike are a few of his favorite things.

Director of Graduate Life

Matt and his wife, Amanda moved from Charleston, SC in 2023 to finish up his MDiv at SEBTS. They had their first child, Levi, on leap day in 2024. Matt also has campus ministry experience and served in the Air Force on the bomb squad. He plans to start a ThM in 2025 and desires to use his training at Southeastern for pastoral ministry. Matt and Amanda are members at Imago Day Church in North Raleigh. His favorite book is Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves.

House System and Discipleship Supervisor

Daniel serves as the House System and Discipleship Supervisor. He was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia in a Ukrainian immigrant family. This makes him a faithful Eagles fan! Daniel is happily married to his wife Nastia. In his free time, he loves reading biographies, exploring coffee shops, enjoying the outdoor, cooking, and traveling. Currently, he is working on his PhD in Pastoral Theology. He is a member of North Wake Church and helps lead its college-aged ministry.

Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students

William serves the Student Life office as the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students as well as the Disabilities Coordinator. William is originally from Lexington, NC, and has been at Southeastern since the fall of 2018. He completed the Timothy Scholars Program in May of 2023, completing his BA and M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry, and he is currently pursuing a Masters of Theology in Christian Ethics. He desires to disciple students and better equip the church to engage culture. During his free time, you can find him spending time with his sweet wife, Hannah.

Counseling Coordinator

Kelsey Hamilton oversees our counseling services on-campus and is pursuing her Ph.D. in Christian counseling at SEBTS. When she’s not writing her dissertation, Kelsey teaches as an adjunct professor at SEBTS and Carolina College of Biblical Studies. She enjoys counseling women, teaching, and training the next generation of biblical counselors, believing that the ultimate goal of counseling is that both counselee and counselor look more like Christ as a result. She’s also a proud Raleigh native who enjoys good Tex-Mex, social documentaries, and book recommendations. Most of all, she loves to spend time with her husband and two boys, and they have been part of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh since 2022.

Graduate Life Administrative Assistant/Assistant to the Women’s Life Coordinator

Megan is originally from Johnson City, TN where she earned her Bachelors in Clinical Psychology from East Tennessee State University. She moved to Wake Forest in 2022 and is currently pursuing her MA in Christian Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling. She hopes to use her degree to walk alongside couples, families, and individuals during life’s most difficult times while reminding them of the hope of the Gospel! Megan loves community and spends most of her free time with her friends, getting coffee, or thrift shopping!

Assistant House System & Discipleship Supervisor

Erin serves in the Student Life Office as the Assistant House System and Discipleship Supervisor. She moved from Lincolnton, NC in 2018 to pursue her undergraduate in Christian Counseling at the College at Southeastern. Erin is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Christian Education. She is passionate about discipleship and seeing brothers and sisters in Christ grow in their love and understanding of the Lord. Erin is a member of North Wake Church and enjoys reading, going on walks, spending time with friends, and cooking new dishes.

Women’s Life Coordinator

Candi serves Southeastern as the Women’s Life Coordinator, working with the graduate student females on campus. She and her husband Mike met here as students in 2003. They were married in 2005 and now have three kids. An Oklahoma native, Candi earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma and a Masters of Divinity with Biblical Languages degree from Southeastern. Candi enjoys cheering for the Oklahoma Sooners, savoring good food, connecting with people, and traveling

Ledford Center Supervisor

Philip is originally from Greensboro, NC and moved to Wake Forest in 2022. He graduated from NC State University with a degree in Sport Management. After three years working in college athletics and two years overseas, he is now pursuing an MDIV in International Church Planting. Philip desires to return overseas to share the truth of the gospel with those who may have never heard it. He enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, spending time with friends, and the occasional coffee. Also, if you see him, you should ask about the train joke.