Dr. Jack Reese

Few decisions are as important as the ones you are now making: "Where will I go to college?" and "Where can I best be trained for a life of ministry?" These questions may have more than one answer which may depend upon a variety of issues, including family needs, personal goals and geographic region.

But I do know this - the Undergraduate Department of Bible, Missions and Ministry at ACU offers one of the finest programs in the country for preparing students for a lifetime of ministry. More than that, it is committed to helping prepare people for vibrant, informed, Christian living.

No undergraduate program by itself is sufficient for the demands of ministry in today's complex world, but the department at ACU will equip you with the right tools and the right questions to make the best possible beginning of your lifelong journey.

The faculty is world class. The courses are designed to provide the best possible environment for learning. The community of students provide a context in which critical learning best takes place. I do not know of a place in which faith and learning are more ably joined than at ACU, and I hope that you will strongly consider being a part of the family here.

Dr. Jack Reese, 
Dean, College of Biblical Studies

Dr. Jack Reese has been the dean of the College of Biblical Studies since June 1997. He has taught preaching and ministry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels since 1989 and was chair of the Graduate Department of Bible and Ministry for six years. Reese did his undergraduate training at ACU in both Bible and communications. He has an M.A. from ACU in New Testament, an M.A. in communications from the University of Oklahoma and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in theology. He has spent many years as a full-time minister and is an active member of the Highland Church of Christ in Abilene. He and his wife, Jeanene, have three children.