Will Brooks
Associate Vice President for Global Theological Initiatives
Biography
Dr. Will Brooks is a professor of missiology and the Associate Vice President for Global Theological Initiatives at Southeastern. Before coming to Southeastern, Dr. Brooks lived in Asia for 15 years, serving as provost at Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary and teaching at several seminaries there. He also previously served as a pastor in Kentucky. He is the author of “Interpreting Scripture Across Cultures” and “Love Lost for the Cause of Christ,” and is also co-editor of “World Mission” and “Global Engagement in Mission and World Christianity.” He also authored a book on expository preaching in Chinese. He and his wife Winnie have three children: Hudson, Henry, and Charlotte. Dr. Brooks is also an avid runner, having completed multiple ultramarathons and obstacle races.
Education
PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Professional Experience
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Professor of Missiology and Associate Vice President for Global Theological Initiatives; Jan. 2026-Present
Visiting Professor; Jan. 2016-May 2016
Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary
Academic Provost; Jan. 2022-Dec. 2025
Director of Intercultural Studies and D.Miss. programs; May 2019-Dec. 2025
Faculty; May 2015-Dec. 2025
Asia Pac Rim
Theological Education Strategist; Aug. 2017; Dec. 2025
Dalat International School
Board of Governors; Aug. 2022-Present
Board Chair; Dec. 2023-Present
ATA VET
Accreditation team member, Aug. 2024, Sept. 2025
Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary Theological Journal (English and Chinese)
Editor and Chief; Jan. 2023; Dec. 2025
Malaysia Baptist Theological Seminary Theological Society
Founder and Director; June 2021-Dec. 2025
Great Commission Baptist Journal of Missions
Editorial Board; May 2021-Dec. 2025
Columbia International University
Adjunct Faculty; Feb. 2023-Dec. 2024
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Adjunct Faculty; Sept. 2023-Jan. 2024
Southeast Asian Bible Seminary
Guest Lecturer; July 2016
Boyce College
Adjunct Faculty; Jan. 2012-May 2012
The Southern Baptist Journal of Evangelism and Missions
Book Review Editor; Dec. 2011-Jan. 2013
Ministry/Missions Experience
New Covenant City Church
Elder (and Part of Church Planting Team); Sept. 2020-Dec. 2025
Thompsonville Baptist Church
Pastor; Apr. 2008-Sept. 2012
