Dr. John Wilsey

Professor of Church History and Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Church History and Historical Theology at Southern Seminary and Boyce College. A dedicated educator and scholar, he has over a decade of experience teaching history and theology across secondary and higher education, including unique service within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Dr. Wilsey has held prestigious research fellowships with institutions such as Princeton University, the Acton Institute, and the Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy. Nationally, he is a widely published academic author, columnist, and speaker whose insights on church history and American culture have been featured across numerous premier media outlets and academic journals. He is married to Mandy, has two children, and serves as an elder at Kenwood Baptist Church.