Academic Vita
Michael S. Jeffress
Virginia Beach, VA
Education
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy, Communication Studies
December 2009
School of Communication and the Arts
Regent University
1000 Regent University Dr.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
M.Div Master of Divinity
Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary
May 2003
715 E. Pine St.
Jacksonville, TX 75766
M.A. Master of Arts, Christian Doctrine
Harding University Graduate School of Religion
May 2003
1000 Cherry Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117
B.Min Bachelor of Ministry
December 1995
Harding University, College of Bible & Religion
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
B.A. Bachelor of Arts, Bible
December 1995
Harding University, College of Bible & Religion
915 E. Market Ave. 72143
N.D. Certificate of Graduation, 120 Accredited Hours
July 1994
Harding University School of Biblical Studies
915 E. Market Ave.
Searcy, AR 72143
Experience
Graduate Research 2006-2008
Assistant Regent University, School of Communication & the Arts
Virginia Beach, VA
Guest Lecturer
in Homiletics 2006-2008
Roanoke Bible College
Elizabeth City, NC
Pastor 2004-2008
Providence Road Church
Chesapeake, VA
Pastor 2001-2004
North Street Church of Christ
Nacogdoches, TX
Pastor 1998-2001
Gilmer Church of Christ
Gilmer, TX
Pastor 1995-1998
Richmond Hill Church of Christ
West Helena, AR
Greek Language Tutor 1994-95
Harding University, College of Bible and Religion
Searcy, AR
Pastor 1992-1995
Romance Church of Christ
Romance, AR
Certifications/Special Skills
• Certified in WebCT’s Blackboard Online Course Development and Management System by Harding University, Searcy, AR, 2004.
• Experienced with SPSS academic statistics software.
• Experienced with PC and Mac, many digital media programs and Web design.
• FCC Lifetime Operator’s License, 1991.
Awards and Honors:
• Paul Hunsinger Scholarship, Regent University, 2007-08.
• Ph.D. Fellowship, Regent University, 2006-08
• Invited to speak in churches internationally
• Featured Contributor on Outreach Media’s Sermoncentral.com, the #1 Internet
sermon resource site, 2007
• IPPY Book of the Year Semi-Finalist, Inspirational Category, 2006
• Four sermons published in “Top Marriage Sermon Series on
SermonCentral.com,” 2004. www.angelfire.com/wa3/sermons/marriage.pdf.
Media’s Sermoncentral.com, the #1 Internet sermon resource site, 2004
• East Texas Goodwill Ambassador Family for the Muscular Dystrophy
Family, 2002-2004
• M.A. Academic Award, Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 2003
• Academic Scholarship, Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1996-
2003
• Chosen by ministerial alliance to give Annual Community Thanksgiving
Address, Gilmer, TX, 2000
• Cum Laude Honors, Harding University, 1995
• Outstanding Achievement Award in Biblical Languages, Harding University, 1994-95
• Taught Greek classes as senior undergraduate student for Dr. Paul Pollard and
Dr. Ken Nellar in their absences, Harding University 1994-95
• Academic Scholarship, Harding University, 1992-95
• Commencement Address, Harding University School of Biblical Studies, 1994
• Awarded Radio DJ Internship, Rich Mountain Community College, 1991
• Selected to Arkansas Boys’ State Government Leadership Camp, Mena High
School, 1989
• Selected to Future Farmers of America State Leadership Camp, Mena High
School, 1988
Academic Conference Papers
Accepted for Presentation
Jeffress, Michael S. (2008). A really cool sport for people in wheelchairs: A phenomenological study of power soccer. Paper to be presented to the Ethnography Division of the National Communication Association at the 94th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, November 21-24, 2008.
Jeffress, Michael S. (2008). A study of the demographics, exposure levels, and perceptions of Pastor Joel Osteen's viewing audience. Paper to be presented to the Religious Communication Association Conference at the 94th Annual Meeting of the National Communication Association. San Diego, CA, November 21-24, 2008.
Jeffress, Michael S. (2008). Uses and effects of MySpace among Christian teens and young adults. Paper to be presented to the Student Section of the National Communication Association at the 94th Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA, November 21-24, 2008.
Jeffress, Michael S. (2008). The role of multimedia tools in preaching
according to recent homiletics texts: Toward a healthy theology of preaching with multimedia tools. Paper to be presented to the Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Homiletics Society in Birmingham, AL, October 16-18, 2008.
Articles Accepted for Publication
Academic
Jeffress, Michael S. & Benson P. Fraser (2008-09). “Fred B. Craddock’s Contribution to Preaching: The Revolution of the Inductive Method.” Article in “Revise and Resubmit” status with Journal of Communication and Religion.
Non-Academic
Jeffress, Mike. (2004). “Noah, Where’s Your Ark?” New Wineskins Magazine. Nashville: Zoe Group. 50(1).
Jeffress, Mike. (2003). “Hope Farther Than We Can See.” New Wineskins Magazine. Nashville: Zoe Group 49(3),
Jeffress, Mike. (1996-2001). “The Christian Voice.” A weekly newspaper column published in The Phillips County Progress, Helena, AR, (1996-98), and The Gilmer Mirror, Gilmer, TX, (1998-2001).
Books Published
Jeffress, Mike (2005). The prayer of Jehoshaphat for America: The power of repentance in a time of crisis. Savannah, GA: The Olive Press. (2006 IPPY Book of the Year Award semi-finalist in inspirational category).
Jeffress, Mike (2002). My sins, my sins, my savior!: Embracing your freedom in Christ. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse. (Revised and expanded edition accepted for publication by The Olive Press, but publisher ceased business operations)
Radio/Television Talk Show Interviews on Various
Religious Communication Topics
National Programs
2006, May 3. WLW morning show. Cincinnati, OH: WLW-AM 700.
2006, May 3. Dateline Washington with Greg Corombos. Washington D.C.: Radio America.
2006, May 3. Republican women talk radio. Dallas, TX: RWTR Network.
2006, May 1. Clay Douglas Show. Bingham, NM: Republic Radio Network.
2005, April 16. America at Night with Craig Smith. Phoenix, AZ: KTAR.
2005, January 10. Faith 2 Action with Janet Folger. Washington D. C.:
VCY America Network.
2004, December 14. The Thom Hartmann show. New York: Air America Radio.
2004, December 13. Doug Stephan’s Good Day. Portland, OR: KBNP Radio.
2004, December 9. CrossTalk with Vic Eliason. Milwaukee, WI: VCY America Network.
2004, November 30. The World according to Judith. Somerset, NJ: WCTC Radio.
Regional Programs
2006, May 4. Mark Dorenkamp show. Mason City, IA: KGLO Radio.
2006, May 4. On the air with Jennifer Horn. Nashau, NH: WSMN Radio.
2006, May 4. The meeting house. Birmingham, AL: Faith Radio Network.
2006, May 3. 93.1 Rock Hits morning show. Knoxville, TN: KARNS Radio.
2006, May 3. Dick Ireland & the morning crew. Baltimore, MD: WRBS Radio.
2006, May 3. Mullins in the morning. Oklahoma City, OK: KTOK Radio.
2006, May 2. Fox news rising. Charlotte, NC: WCCB-TV.
2006, May 2. Vocal point. Ft. Lauderdale, FL: WAFG Radio.
2006, April 30. WBFJ morning show. Winston-Salem, NC: WBFJ Radio.
2006, April 20. Plain Talk with Brad Dehmlow. Litchfield, MN: KLFD Radio.
2006, April 17. Daybreak. East Moline, IL: WDLM Radio.
2005, June 30. The Voice of Reason. Reno, NV: KBDB Radio.
2005, May 6. The David Allen Show. Jacksonville, FL: WJGR Radio.
2005, May 5. Scott Thomas Show. Chicago: WYLL Radio.
2005, May 5. The Jeff Whitaker Show. Atlantic City, NJ: WOND Radio.
2005, May 5. Balance Point. Medford, OR: KDOV Radio.
2005, May 5. The Marc Bernier Show. Bristol/Dayton, VA: WFHG Radio/WNDB Radio
2005, May 3. Daybreak. Moline, IL: WDLM Radio.
2005, April 11. Engaging Your World. Worcester, MA: WNEB/WVNE Radio.
2005, January 10. Jim Zimmer Show. Santa Maria, CA: KGDP Radio.
2004, December 21. Kathryn Zox Morning Magazine. Albany, NY: WSDE Radio.
2004, December 20. Mark Wayne Show. Norwich, CT: WICH Radio.
2004, December 13. Fred Honsberger Show. Pittsburg, PA: KDKA Radio.
2004, December 9. Tony Gill Show. Springfield, MA: WAIC Radio.
2004, November 22. New Mexico Midday. Albuquerque, NM: KKNS Radio.
2004, November 18. The Bob Dutco Show. Detroit, MI: WMUZ Radio.
Professional Memberships
National Communication Association
Religious Communication Association
Evangelical Homiletics Society
Personal
• Born: Mar. 28, 1972
• Married: Theresa Ann Wright, Nov. 11, 1991
• Children: Ryan, age 15; Britnie, age 13; Meleah, age 12
• Hobbies: Reading, writing, drums, motorcycles, sports, outdoor activities
• Strong community service record
• Excellent personal, professional, and academic references available upon request