Gary Hallquist

Assistant Professor of Practical Theology

Gary Hallquist is an Assistant Professor of Practical Theology. His main areas of teaching include Biblical Counseling and Worship Studies. Gary has over thirty years of church ministry experience, including four years as a professor at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree and a Master of Music degree, as well as a Master of Theological Studies from Beeson Divinity School and a Doctor of Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies.

In addition, Gary obtained a Doctor of Ministry degree in Biblical Counseling from SEBTS, having completed both his coursework and his project to that end. Gary served as Pastor of Music Ministry at The Shepherd’s Church from 2010-2017, and Pastor of Care & Counseling from 2018-2024. He teaches STS classes in counseling and worship. Gary is also a widely-published composer of church music.

DEGREES:

  • BME Oral Roberts University
  • MM University of North Texas
  • MTS Beeson Divinity School
  • DWS Robert E . Webber Institute for Worship Studies
  • DMin Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary