Dr. Williams completed his dissertation at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary under the supervision of Dr. John Sailhamer. His research involves the use of computer databases in facilitating a quantitative study of biblical texts. 

His research interests include the Pentateuch, database approaches to the study of the Hebrew language, and biblical composition.

Education

• Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006
• M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002
• B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 1998, Summa Cum Laude

Experience

• Latin II Instructor, North Raleigh Christian Academy, 2004-2006
• SQL Database Administrator, Center for Great Commission Studies, SEBTS, 2003-2004
• Secretary for Editorial Board, Faith & Mission, SEBTS, 2002-2004
• Teacher’s Assistant, SEBTS, 2001
• Vice President of Application Development, Web Island, 1998-2000
• Director of Ministerial Education Day, SBU, 1997-1998

Publications

• Articles:
  • "The Message of the Pentateuch," in Southwestern Journal of Theology 52.1 (Fall 2009): 2-16.
  • "Using Narrative Texts in Counseling," in Association of Biblical Counselors eJournal (September 2007).
  • The following articles in Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary, eds., Tremper Longman, Peter Enns, and Mark Strauss, forthcoming: Oracles; Life; False Worship; Generation; and Israel, Spiritual.
• Reviews:
  • John Sailhamer's Meaning of the Pentateuch. Reviewed in SWJT. (forthcoming)
  • Bruce Waltke's Old Testament Theology. Reviewed in SWJT. (forthcoming) 
  • A Reader's Hebrew Bible. Reviewed in SWJT 52.2 (Spring 2010): 177-78.

Presentations

• "Choosing the Right Words: Kings, Chronicles, and the Canon." Presented at the ETS National Meeting. Providence, Rhode Island, 2008.
• "The Role of Canon in Old Testament Interpretation." Presented at Ph.D. Student Conference, Wake Forest, N.C., 2003

Honors and Awards

• John & G. Henton Davies Old Testament Award, SEBTS, Spring 2002
• Raymond Bryan Brown Memorial Scholars Award, SEBTS, Fall 1998-Spring 1999
• Paul F. Wright Distinguished Speaker Award, SBU, Spring 1998
• Who's Who Among America's Colleges and Universities, 1998
• Founders Award, SBU, Fall 1994-Spring 1998

Association Memberships

• Evangelical Theological Society
• Society of Biblical Literature

Personal

• Spouse: Johnita
• Children: Brooke Elaine, Seth Hugh, and Luke Euel
• Church Membership: Wedgwood Baptist Church 

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