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AL JAMES
EQUIP Network Coordinator
Serving Southeastern since 2002
EDUCATION
B.S., Blue Mountain College
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
BIO
Dr. Al James began serving as the EQUIP Network Coordinator in August 2017. Dr. James also serves SEBTS as the Associate Dean of Ministry Studies and as a Professor of Missions. Originally from Jesup, GA, Dr. James served with the International Mission Board for 10 years in India and the Philippines. He came back from the field in 2001 to teach missions here at SEBTS. In addition to his various roles here at the seminary, he also serves as Pastor at Hales Chapel Baptist Church in Zebulon, NC as well as serving on the Board of Directors for the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. Dr. James is married to Cathy, has four children, and six grandchildren. He enjoys dating his wife, spending time engaging in his children’s’ sports endeavors, and reading.
CONTACT
919.761.2460
Ben Alain
Special Assistant to the EQUIP Network Coordinator
Serving Southeastern since 2018
EDUCATION
B.s. Business Management, Louisiana State University
Pursuing M.Div. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
BIO
Ben Alain began serving churches through EQUIP as the Special Assistant to the EQUIP Network Coordinator in July 2018. Before stepping into this role he served as a Student and Worship Pastor in Eastern North Carolina. Ben has a passion for helping and encouraging local churches in their efforts at creating disciplemaking cultures. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry, and desires to enter pastoral ministry once again. Ben and his wife Ashley love being a part of the life of their local church as they both work towards degrees.
CONTACT
balain@sebts.edu919.761.2465
Colleen Hall
Administrative Assistant to the EQUIP Network Coordinator
Serving Southeastern since 2020
EDUCATION
B.A. Health and Human Kinetics, Ohio Wesleyan University
M.A. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Ohio Dominican University
Pursuing M.A. Intercultural Studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
BIO
Colleen Hall began serving as the Administrative Assistant to the EQUIP Network in the spring of 2020. Before coming to Southeastern, she served a two-year Journeyman term in Southeast Asia. Colleen is a member of North Wake Church and is currently pursuing a Masters of Intercultural Studies at Southeastern to learn to better serve in an international context.
CONTACT
chall@sebts.edu919.761.2460
Walter Bowen
Special Assistant for New Partner Development
Serving Southeastern since 2021
EDUCATION
B.F.A., Arkansas State University
M.Div. in People Group Strategies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Pursuing Ph.D. in Applied Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
BIO
Walter Bowen began serving with the EQUIP Network team in the summer of 2021. He is passionate about all nations coming to know and serve the Lord and the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry. Prior to this position, he was a Pastor of Discipleship and Missions for over six years in Arkansas. He and his wife, Purnima, have served with the International Mission Board in Africa. Together, they have been ministering to multiethnic communities and people groups for over eighteen years.
CONTACT
wbowen@sebts.edu
919.761.2135
