Dr. J. Alan Branch

VIEW GUEST

Professor - Christian Ethics — Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Professor of Christian Ethics at Midwestern Seminary where he has served since 2001. He earned his undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State College and his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since coming to MBTS, Dr. Branch has served in a variety of roles including vice president of student development (2001-2008). He currently serves as a Research Fellow in Christian Ethics for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a regular presenter at the Evangelical Theological Society, and frequent contributor to Baptist Press and the Missouri Baptist Pathway. In addition, he served as a chaplain in the United States Army Reserves from 2009 to 2013 and served a tour in the Middle East from 2011 to 2012. He preaches frequently and has served as interim pastor for churches in Kansas and Missouri. Dr. Branch and his wife, Lisa, have two daughters.

SHOW MATERIALS

View All

50 Ethical Questions: Biblical Wisdom for Confusing Times

Christians cannot escape difficult questions. What we need is guidance to think well. In 50 Ethical Questions, J. Alan Branch addresses questions abou...

Featured on: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Learn More

Viewpoints

View All

October 2, 2026

Penna Dexter

Kids Before 30

Society needs more kids. The U.S. birthrate has dropped to a record low. The feminists’ script — a big career and then, maybe childbirth — needs tweaking. Joy Pullman, managing editor for The Fede...

Listen

October 2, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Privacy and Marketing

Americans are starting to realize how much privacy they are losing. It isn’t just the government through surveillance that is invading our privacy. Major corporations are collecting information on us,...

Listen

October 1, 2026

Kerby Anderson

Liberal Dissatisfaction

I believe it is important for Christians to understand the liberal mind. That is why I have written a booklet on “A Biblical View on the Liberal Mind.” Once you examine the assumptions of liberals and...

Listen