Joe M. Allen III
Assistant Professor of Missions, Gary Taylor Chair of Missions and Evangelism
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Biography
Dr. Joe M. Allen III serves as Assistant Professor of Missions at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned his Ph.D. in applied theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and his Th.M. in world missions and historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design from the University of Georgia.
From 2007 to 2021, Dr. Allen and his family served with the IMB in South Asia in Muslim and Hindu contexts. As a field worker, team leader, and then assistant cluster leader, he led his team in evangelism, pastor training, church planting, literature production, and relief work.
Dr. Allen titled his dissertation, “Soteriological Adoption for Muslim Evangelism: Engaging Muslims with the Trinitarian Love of God.”
He is married to Christy, and they have two children, Claire and Joe IV. He loves drawing, reading, traveling, and writing in his spare time.
Education
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Georgia
Th.M. in World Missions and Historical Theology, Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in Applied Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Publications by Joe M. Allen III
Before You Go: Wisdom from Ten Men on Serving Internationally
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Don't Knock It Till You Try It: A Straightforward Presentation of the Message of Jesus
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Scripture
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Trinity
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Mission
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: Jesus
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Church
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: Heaven
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Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers: The Gospel
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Midwestern’s motto, “For The Church,” expresses a commitment to equip men and women with the tools they need to establish radiant, theologically rich, worshiping churches around the world. I love training future gospel ministers in sound theology because I want to see people from every language, people, tribe, and nation worshiping our triune God.
I am thankful for the opportunity to teach at MBTS because I love investing in the next generation of ministers and missionaries. I love being a part of the vibrant community of people at MBTS who are committed to knowing, loving, and serving the Lord. We have a clear mission, outstanding leadership, an amazing faculty, and eager students. What a blessing to be here!
One of the most encouraging things about my job is seeing where the Lord leads students after graduation. I love reading newsletters from graduates now serving in far-off places, bringing the gospel to those with little or no access.
