An avid writer, teacher, and speaker on Christian theology and apologetics, Dr. Potter has committed his life to maximizing every opportunity to prepare the next generation of believers to know what they believe and most importantly, why it is true.
Dr. Potter is the author of Developing a Christian Apologetics Educational Program (Wipf & Stock, 2010) and has written and published articles in the Christian Apologetics Journal, The Homeschool Digest, as well as the Christian Research Journal. He has also worked on several book projects with well known authors.
Currently, Dr. Potter is writing a textbook for secondary school students on Christian Apologetics.
D.Min., 2005, Apologetics, Southern Evangelical Seminary
M.A.., 1998, Apologetics, Southern Evangelical Seminary
M.A., 1992, Technology Education, Ball State University
B.S., 1991, Industrial Technology, Ohio Northern University
"From Ashes to Ashes: Is Burial the Only Christian Option?" Christian Research Journal (Fall 1998): 29-35.
"The Religous Pluralism of John Hick: A Critical Response to His Philosophical Argument," Christian Apologetics Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, 21-31.
"Christian Apologetic Education: A Perspective," The Home School Digest, vol. 13, no. 2, (2002): 39-40.
"Conference Focuses on 'Reaching the World for Christ'," The Charlotte World, vol. 8, no. 4, (November 2001): 9.
"Southern Evangelical Seminary Dives Into Islam," The Charlotte World, vol. 8, no. 51, (January 2001): 8.
"A Brief Argument Against Experiencing God," Journal of the Irenaeus Foundation (Spring 1999): 60-67.
"Introducing Apologetics," Christian Apologetics Journal, vol. 8, no. 2, (2009): 95-100.
"The Limits of Scientific Truth: Why Science Can't Answer Life's Ultimate Questions," Christian Apologetics Journal, vol. 6, no. 1, (2006): 115-116.
"Humble Apologetics: Defending the Faith Today," Christian Apologetics Journal, vol. 4, no. 2, (2005): 100-103.
Interim Assistant Academic Dean, Southern Evangelical Seminary, NC (2012 - present)
Director of Institutional Effectiveness, NC (2012 - present)
Assistant Professor, Southern Evangelical Seminary, NC (2011 - present)
Director of D.Min Program, Southern Evangelical Seminary, NC (2007 - present)
Part-time Instructor/Assistant Professor, Southern Evangelical Seminary, NC (2004 - 2010)
Adjunct Professor, Queen City Bible College, NC (2003)
Director of Admissions, Southern Evangelical Seminary, NC (2001 - 2009)
Registrar, Southern Evangelical Seminary, NC (2001 - present)
Research Assistant to Norman Geisler (1995 - 1998; 2001 - 2002)
Instructor, Fraley Memorial Baptist School of Theology, NC (2008 - present)
Instructor, Southern Evangelical Church, NC (2004)
Substitute Instructor in Systematic Theology, Southern Evangelical Seminary , NC (1999 - present)
Contracted Freelance Writer, Josh McDowell, (1999)
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
International Society of Christian Apologetics
Evangelical Philosophical Society
Grace Evangelical Society
Society of Christian Philosophers
International Technology Education Association
Council on Technology Teacher Education
