David Potter
Professor
Maranatha Baptist Seminary
Dr. David Potter joined the MBU faculty in 2021, teaching Seminary courses in Theology and New Testament. Dr. Potter brings a wealth of ministry experience to the classroom, having spent more than forty years in ministry. From 1978-1997, he served as Seminary Associate Professor and as an assistant pastor. Beginning in 1979, Dr. and Mrs. Potter served as missionaries with Baptist World Mission in the country of Hungary. During that time, he pastored a church and trained national leaders to plant new churches. He also traveled to Romania, Malaysia, India, Kenya and the Philippines teaching block classes in Greek, Bible Exposition, church history and theology.
Dr. Potter supplements course content with his experience, which helps students apply their theology to life and ministry. He is grateful to teach in a school that has advanced in its level of instruction while staying true to its separatist Baptist roots.
Education and Credentials
PhD New Testament, Bob Jones University
MDiv, Maranatha Baptist Seminary
BA Bible, Maranatha Baptist University
Family: David and his wife, Jean (also an MBU grad), have been married since 1971. They have seven children, twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Other Activities and Interests: Dr. Potter and his wife enjoy reading, listening to classical music and hanging out with family. Dr. Potter also enjoys tracing his family history.
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Church Ministry: The Potters have been involved in every aspect of church ministry, including preaching, teaching, visiting church members, doing street evangelism, and leading special events. The Potters are active in local church ministry at Heritage Baptist Church of Roscoe, Illinois.