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Kristopher K Barnett
College of Christian Studies
College of Christian Studies
Associate Dean of the Clamp Divinity School; Professor of Practical Ministry
kbarnett@andersonuniversity.edu
(864) 231-5618
Sullivan 103
Academic Background
Dr. Barnett is married to Kelly, who is a graduate of ASU with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in psychology. They have four children, Kenzie, Karsen, Kolt, and Kassie. He currently serves as the Pastor of The Point Church in Anderson, SC. He is an active member of the Evangelical Homiletic Society where he served as the EHS President from 2022-2024.
BA in Communication, Angelo State University
MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D in Theology with concentration in preaching, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fast Facts
Anderson University provides Christian Education that nurtures both mind and spirit.
For those who sense a call to ministry, Clamp Divinity provides solidly Biblical and intensely practical training.
Past President of the Evangelical Homiletics Society (2022-2024)
I enjoy the diversity of our student body, faculty, and staff. I appreciate that in the midst of diverse backgrounds and views we can gather for the important purpose of Christian higher education.
Preaching, Hermeneutics, Pastoral Ministry, Foundations for Ministry, Spiritual Formation
Forthcoming Publication: Under contract to contribute a chapter on B. H. Carroll in Preachers of the Baptist Tradition edited by Justin Wainscott for B&H Publishing. Anticipated publication date in 2027.
“Preaching and the Family” in Handbook of Contemporary Preaching: A Wealth of Counsel for Creative and Effective Proclamation. Brentwood, TN: B&H Publishing, 2024.
Review of An African Commentary on the Letter of James. By Ayodeji Adewauya. Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society Vol 24, no. 1 (March 2024): 142-144.
Review of Preaching from Inside the Story: A Fresh Journey into Narrative. By Jeffrey W. Frymire. Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society Vol 23, no. 2 (November 9, 2023): 189-191.
Review of Writing for the Ear, Preaching from the Heart. By Donna Giver-Johnston. Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society Vol 22, no. 2 (February 7, 2023): 124-126.
Review of Ministers of Reconciliation: Preaching on Race and the Gospel. Edited by Daniel Darling. Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society Vol 22, no. 1 (March 9, 2022): 111-113.
“Billy Sunday: Prohibitionist Preacher and Baseball Evangelist” in Legacy of Preaching: Volume Two Enlightenment to the Present Day, Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2018. Barnett, Kristopher K. 2011. What Now? Mount Vernon, Ohio: Koozzz. Barnett, Kris; Cline, Bob; Cribb, Bryan; Duduit, Michael; Fuller, Chuck; Neal, Ryan. 2010. Now that you’ve been called to ministry. Anderson, S.C.: AUMinistry Press.