Biography
Dr. Walter R. Strickland II is a professor, pastor, and a child of God committed to equipping believers to live with biblical wisdom by proclaiming and demonstrating the good news of Jesus Christ.
As a published author and instructor, he teaches in a variety of environments as a preacher, lecturer, consultant, and conference speaker. He has a passion for applying Scripture to all of life, exploring the African American Christian tradition, and living incarnationally.
Born in Chicago and raised in Southern California, he lives in the Raleigh area of North Carolina with his wife and their three children. They also cherish the hope of reuniting with their daughter, Hope, who is waiting for them in glory.
Education
BA, Cedarville University
MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
ThM, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, University of Aberdeen (Scotland)
Professional Experience
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Associate Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology; 6/13 – Present
Memphis City Seminary, Memphis, TN
Guest Lecturer in Historical Theology; 5/24 – Present
Calvin Theological Seminary (Missional Training Center), Phoenix, AZ/Grand Rapids, MI
Nonresidential Faculty in Systematic Theology & Cultural Studies; 3/19 – Present
Aptree Learning Research Triangle, NC
Co-Founder; 3/20-6/24
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, NC
Associate Vice President for Kingdom Diversity Initiatives; 6/13-7/21
Southern Baptist Convention Nashville, TN
First Vice President; 6/17-6/18
Institute of Biblical Studies: Cru Orlando, FL
Lecturer in Systematic Theology; 5/16-7/17
Cedarville University Cedarville, OH
Diversity Student Programming Team; 8/12-6/13
Resident Director; 7/12-6/13
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Teaching fellow to Bruce R. Ashford, Dean of The College at Southeastern; 07/11-6/12
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary: Center for Great Commission Studies, Wake Forest, NC
Research Assistant/Grader; 08/10-1/11
Ministry/Missions Experience
Imago Dei Church Raleigh, NC
Teaching Pastor; 8/21-present
Faith Baptist Church Youngsville, NC
Minister of Young Adults & Director of Church & Seminary Partnership; 8/09-6/12
The Summit Church Durham, NC
Assistant to the Assimilation Pastor; 1/08-5/09
Awards/Achievements
Young African American Leadership Council, North American Mission Board; 2018
Young Leaders Advisory Council (Executive Committee), Southern Baptist Convention; 2017 – 18
Alumni Award: One Another Mindset, Cedarville University; 2017
Oikonomia Fellowship (Acton University), Oikonomia Network; 2015
Annual Meeting Scholarship Recipient, Evangelical Theological Society; 2012
Ordained Baptist Minister, Faith Baptist Church, Youngsville, NC
Licensed Minister of the Gospel, Valley Baptist Church, Bakersfield, CA
Memberships
Evangelical Theological Society
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission
Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology
The Gospel Coalition
White Horse Inn (Sola Media)
