Blackwell begins 10th year at helm of Samford’s Ministry Training Institute

Kevin Blackwell began his 10th year as Ministry Training Institute executive director at Samford University this month. MTI is Samford’s historic extension division. He is also assistant to the president for church relations.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Samford and master of divinity and doctor of ministry degrees from New Orleans Seminary.

He also holds a master of theology degree from Midwestern Seminary.

Blackwell serves as disciple-making and teaching pastor of The Station Church, Bessemer, and has been in ministry for 29 years serving in various capacities.

Blackwell recently co-authored a book on disciple making with Randy Norris, pastor of The Station Church, and he is concluding work toward a Ph.D. from Midwestern Seminary. He and his wife, Lorrie, have four children.