Kirk Bagby
I grew up in rural south-east Iowa in the home of a pastor, and I was homeschooled from K-12th grade by my mother. Both of my parents are graduates of Vennard College and Wesley Biblical Seminary.
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When I was a child I was saved at a children's service at our local camp meeting, the Iowa Holiness Association (IHA) camp meeting in University Park, IA. When I was a teenager I was sanctified wholly in an evening service at IHA.
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After graduating from high school in 2011, I and my twin brother moved to Kentucky Mountain Bible College (kmbc.edu) in Jackson, KY. There I earned a BA in Religious Studies with an emphasis in Christian Ministries (specifically, Communications with Christian Education). Also, I worked part-time in the IT department all four years.
After graduating from KMBC in May 2015, I joined the staff continuing my work in the IT department. I also served as a Teacher Assistant in two classes (CS201 "Basic Computer Literacy" and ED322 "Media Methods"). Also, I served as the Program Manager of Mountain Gospel Radio, a local Southern Gospel radio station, from 2015 until August 2021.
In August 2021, I resigned from Mountain Gospel Radio and reduced my responsibilities at KMBC in order to attend Asbury Theological Seminary full-time. Currently, I am earning both an MA in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Philosophy & Apologetics and a ThM in Theological Studies. Lord willing, I plan to graduate with both degrees in May 2025.
While attending Asbury Seminary full-time, I continued serving KMBC part-time in the IT department and in teaching a few classes. Then, in August 2023 I accepted the position of registrar of KMBC, and I resigned from serving in the IT department.
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After I graduate from Asbury Seminary, I plan to continue teaching at KMBC and serving as the registrar. Christian education has made an indelible impact upon my life in many ways, and I wish to serve others by teaching them the truths of God's Word!
Resume/CV
EDUCATION
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May 2011 – High School Graduation, Homeschooled, Knoxville, IA
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May 2015 – BA (summa cum laude) in Religion with a Concentration in Christian Ministries, Kentucky Mountain Bible College, Jackson, KY
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Current Student at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY, August 2021 - May 2025
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MA in Theological Studies with an emphasis in Philosophy & Apologetics
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ThM in Theological Studies​
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HONORS / AWARDS
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Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2014
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Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges, 2015
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Delta Epsilon Chi, The Association for Biblical Higher Education Honor Society, May 2015
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Theta Phi, International Honor Society of Theta Phi, Spring 2023
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WORK / MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
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Present
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Past
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Teacher Assistant, Kentucky Mountain Bible College, Jackson, KY, Spring 2016 – May 2023
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IT Technician, Kentucky Mountain Bible College, Jackson, KY, May 2015 – August 2023
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Program Manager and IT Technician, Mountain Gospel Radio, Vancleve, KY, May 2015 – August 2021
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IT Contractor, Oakdale Christian Academy, Jackson, KY, September 2017 – September 2018
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Staff, Five Mile Community Church, Vancleve, KY, Spring 2016 – August 2021
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MEMBERSHIPS
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CRS, Creation Research Society, student member, May 2023 – May 2025
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SBL, Society of Biblical Literature, student member, May 2023 – May 2024
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ETS, Evangelical Theological Society, student member, May 2023 – May 2024
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CERTIFICATIONS
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CCDW Instructor[1], Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, Instructor # 7453
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September 2016 – September 2025
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On-Site Trainer[2], EDGIE Designs (ACCT Professional Vendor Member)
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May 2021 – May 2024
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[1] Allows me to lead the target shooting activities at KMBC’s summer youth camps (kmbc.edu/youthcamp).
[2] Allows me to train KMBC employees to operate KMBC’s zip line according to ACCT standards.
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