Biography
Dr. Struecker served as a chaplain in many Airborne and Ranger units before retiring from the US Army in 2011. He was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 2017. He has been deployed to combat in Panama, Kuwait, Somalia, and many tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds many decorations and recognitions for his military service, including the Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device for valor. He has attended many professional military schools and has received many badges to recognize his specialized military training as an Infantryman, a Paratrooper, a Ranger and a Chaplain.
Dr. Struecker has served churches in many different positions. He has previously served as youth pastor and associate pastor. Dr. Struecker is married to his high school sweetheart, Dawn. They have five children and one grandchild. He has numerous honorary and earned degrees
Education
BA, Troy University
MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Professional Experience
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Assistant Professor of Christian Leadership; 2017-present
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Assistant Professor of Military Science; 1997-2000
Ministry/Missions Experience
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, KY
Student Pastor; 1998-2000
Locust Grove Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, KY
Interim Pastor; 2000
U.S. Army
Chaplain; 2001-2011
Calvary Baptist Church, Columbus, GA
Associate Pastor; 2011-2012
Lead Pastor; 2012- 2019
2 Cities Church, Columbus, GA
Founding Pastor; 2020
