T. Patrick Hudson
Assistant Professor of Communications and History, Director of Academic Services, Coordinator of BA in Communications Degree Program
At a Glance
Biography
Mr. T. Patrick Hudson serves as Assistant Professor of Communications and History at Spurgeon College. In addition, he serves as the Faculty Coordinator for the B.A. in Communications degree. Having served at Midwestern Seminary since 2009, Mr. T. Patrick Hudson served for six years on Executive Cabinet as Executive Assistant to President Jason Allen. He also was the Director of Communications at MBTS from 2009–2013. Mr. Hudson has taught communications and history courses at Midwestern College/Spurgeon College since 2013. Prior to serving at Midwestern, he managed retail stores and served for eight years as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Hudson earned his B.A. in history from Troy State University in Alabama and a Master of Theological Studies from Midwestern Seminary. He also holds a diploma from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Information School.
Writing predominantly journalistic-style articles, Mr. Hudson has been published in multiple denominational publications including Baptist Press, SBC Life, and Midwestern Magazine. He has also penned numerous articles in military and civilian periodicals.
Education
B.A. in History, Troy State University, Troy, Alabama
M.T.S. in Theological Studies, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Min., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Faculty Q&A
Understanding the FTC vision impacts my classroom/teaching in the fact that many, if not most, churches are underserved when it comes to communications methodologies and modalities. Thus, their effectiveness in proclaiming the gospel is often limited. My goal is to prepare the next generation of ministry and marketplace leaders to have the communication skills necessary to lead and be successful in these environments while also having hearts desiring to reach a lost and dying culture with the message of Jesus Christ.
I love teaching at MBTS/Spurgeon College because of the students that the Lord guides to our K.C. campus and through our Global Campus. They are the focus, and interacting with them brings me great joy and energy. Being able to use the education, training, and life experiences that God has led me to and through over the years, and being able to pass that along to the next generation so they can lead people to Christ, is the meager offering I can return for the gifting the Lord has placed upon my life. I’m thrilled at the opportunity to serve our Lord and our students in this capacity.
My primary interaction is with undergraduate students in the B.A. in communications degree program. What I’ve found is that the Lord is sending us an amazing next generation of students who have a love and zeal for Jesus with a desire to learn here and then go serve him predominantly in the marketplace. We have graduates of our program who’ve entered public relations, marketing, journalism, and other communications fields who are making a difference in their culture. Not only are they practically applying communications skillsets adroitly, but they are also able to do so from a Christian worldview which impacts their hearts to make a much-needed impact for Christ in their workplace. It is greatly encouraging to see the Lord’s faithfulness in raising up these students to lead and minister for the Kingdom into the future.
