John W. Mahony, Th.D.
Chairman and Professor of the Department of Theological and Historical Studies
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Teaching Fellowships under Dr. B. Gray Allison, Dr. C. E. Autrey, and Dr. L. Reginald Barnard. Substitute teaching in the New Testament Department, Mid-America Seminary. New Testament Instructor, Night Classes, Mid-America Seminary.
FIELD EXPERIENCE:
Pastor of Cook Street Baptist Mission, El Dorado, Arkansas; Canaan Baptist Church, Spearsville, Louisiana; Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hernando, Mississippi; Timber Ridge Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas. Served on numerous associational committees for Northwest Baptist Association, Hernando, Mississippi, and Dallas Baptist Association, Dallas. Interim Pastor, Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1985-86; Hickory Ridge Baptist Church, 1986-87; First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff, Louisiana, 1988; First Baptist Church, West Memphis, Arkansas, 1989-90; Parkway Village Baptist Church, 1991-93; Hickory Ridge Baptist Church, 1993; Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Independence, Mississippi, 1994; Strayhorn Baptist Church, 1994-95; Lakeview Baptist Church, Selmer, Tennessee, 1995; Ebenezer Baptist Church, Senatobia, Mississippi, 1995-96; First Baptist Church, Moss Bluff, Louisiana, 1996; Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1996-97; Southland Baptist Church, 1998; Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1999.
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Academy of Religion; Evangelical Theological Society.
PUBLICATIONS:
“An Introduction to the Epistle of James,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus (John 18-21),” Mid-America Theological Journal; “2 Corinthians 1-2,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “The Priesthood of All Believers,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “The Kingdom of God in the Sermon on the Mount,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “David's Fallen Tent. Messianic Prophecy in Amos,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “Helmet of Salvation. Paul’s Doctrine of Salvation,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “The Prodigal Son,” Mid-America Theological Journal; “Blueprints for Happiness,” series of Discipleship Training lessons on the Beatitudes and on “Responsible Church Membership”; numerous book reviews.
