2024 Lectureship Speakers:
DOUG BURLESON JOE DEWEESE CHAD DOLLAHITE
AARON GALLAGHER MICHELLE HARGREAVES
MICHELLE HAYNES WESTLEY HAZEL
MELVIN OTEY
DOUG BURLESON: Since 2010 Dr. Doug Burleson has served as a Professor of Bible at Freed-Hardeman University where he also is the Assistant Dean of the College of Biblial Studies and the Director of the Annual Bible Lectureship. He is married to Kristi Johnson Burleson and they have four children. Doug is a Freed-Hardeman graduate and has Master's degrees from Freed-Hardeman, Lipscomb, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Doug also has a PhD in New Testament and Greek from the New Orleans Baptist Seminary. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Lads 2 Leaders and began serving as one of the preachers at the Estes church of Christ in Henderson, TN in August 2016. He enjoys traveling with his family, especially tent-camping thus far in Arkansas, California, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wyoming.
CHAD DOLLAHITE: Chad has served with the Bremen church of Christ for twelve years. He has been preaching on and off since 1996. He is a 1998 graduate of MSOP and received a BA from Amridge University in 2013. He has been married to his wife Reagan for twenty-four years and has seven children, Joshua, Levi, Rachel, Noah, Paysley, Austin, and James.
MICHELLE HARGREAVES: Michelle has a Bachelors of Science in Biology and a Master's of Education in Curriculum and Instruction both from Freed-Hardeman University. She moved to Missouri in 2001 and worked with the Christian Academy of Greater St. Louis as the Theater and science teacher. Currently, she is a senior program mentor with Western Governors University specializing in preparing our students in bachelor and graduate degrees for elementary education to start the program with success and less stress. She is blessed to worship with my Christian family at House Springs congregation.
MELVIN OTEY: Melvin preaches for the Perry Hill Road church of Christ in Montgomery, AL, and serves as a Law professor at Faulkner Univesity's Jones School of Law, where he teaches criminal law and procedure courses. Among other things, he also serves as a board member for Lad 2 Leaders and Heritage University. He and his wife, Jania have two sons, Caleb and Christian.
JOE DEWEESE: Dr. Joe Deweese is a Professor of Biochemistry and Director of Undergraduate Research at Freed-Hardeman University. He has a BS in Biochemistry from Freed-Hardeman University and a PhD in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. He taught at Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy for 12 years before coming to FHU in 2021. He has taught biochemistry and molecular biology for over 15 years and also oversees laboratory research related to enzymes and cancer. He also writes and speaks on Christian evidences and apologetics. Joe and his wife Liz have been married for 22 years, and they have two children, Lucy and Jed.
AARON GALLAGHER: Aaron is a deacon at the Southaven church of Christ and works at the Gospel Broadcasting Network. After graduating college with a degree in Biology, Aarn worked in the Laboratory automation industry for 10 years before joining GBN in 2018 Aaron is married to his best friend Jamie and they have 1 child.
MICHELLE HAYNES: After graduating from Washington University in 2006, Michelle practiced as a physical therapist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center for 14 years. Currently, Michelle homeschools her 3 daughters Mya (age 15), Madison (age 14), and Molly (age 12). She also currently coaches homeschool and club volleyball. Michelle is married to Matt who is one of the ministers at the West End church of Christ.
WESTLEY HAZEL: Westley is married to Shelley with 2 college age children. Minister for the Forrest Park church of Christ in Valdosta, GA. Originally from SE MO. Preached full time in IL, TN, KY, and GA. Bachelors and Masters Degrees from FHU. Doctorate in Biblical Spirituality from Southern Seminary.