Jared A. Kathcart
Assistant Professor of Christian Education, Dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Registrar
At a Glance
Biography
Jared Kathcart serves Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College as Assistant Professor of Christian Education. In addition to his role on faculty, Kathcart also serves the institution as Registrar and Dean of Institutional Effectiveness. He has worked in a variety of higher education roles within the areas of campus ministry, student life, residence life, Registrar’s Office, student success, and is a member of The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Additionally, Kathcart has served the local church over the years as children’s pastor, youth pastor, church planter, and lead pastor.
Kathcart is married to his college sweetheart, Nikki, and together they have three children- Andie Grace, Rowen, and Emmitt. They enjoy being members of Northside Fellowship, watching professional sports, traveling as a family, and reading.
He is married to Stephanie and they have three children. They enjoy music, good books, working around the house, exploring the outdoors, and serving their local church.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies with a Minor in Youth Ministry, Southwest Baptist University
Master of Arts in Counseling, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Theology (in progress) with an emphasis in Pedagogy, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Doctor of Education (in progress), Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty Q&A
MBTS exists to serve the church, and as such, everything I do in the classroom aligns with that mission. This foundational purpose grants MBTS a distinct opportunity. My hope is that each assignment, lecture, exam, and conversation within the courses I teach contributes positively to the churches represented by each student.
Because of my appreciation and respect for both biblical higher education and the local church, MBTS is an ideal place for me to serve.
The students we see in our classrooms and in the global campus are eager to serve. From what I am seeing, most students at MBTS are not pursuing an education for personal glory. Most are here to glorify the Lord, learn to better serve His church, and to fulfill the great commission.
