Dr. Dennis Wilkening, Ph.D.
Education
- Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling, Louisiana Baptist Seminary, 2018. Dissertation Title: “Understanding and Managing Church Conflict Through the Discernment of Spiritual Gifts.”
- M.A. in Theology, Louisiana Baptist Seminary, 2010
- B.A. in Bible, Pensacola Christian College, 1995
Present Ministry
- Assistant Professor in Counseling, FBBC, 2023–present
- Director of Student Life, FBBC, 2025-present
Experience
- Assistant Pastor of Counseling, Ankeny Baptist Church, 2024-2025
- Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church in Colville, Washington, June 2012-June 2023
- Assistant/Youth Pastor, Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas, February 2006-June 2012
- Youth Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church in Ashland, Ohio, January 2001-August 2004
Professional Development
- Biblical Counselor, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, April 2024
- John Maxwell Certified Leadership Coach, August 2020
- wilkeningd@faith.edu
