Jon K. Duncan
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Ministry in Worship Studies, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2001
Dissertation: “Strengthening Corporate Worship Participation in Oklahoma Southern Baptist Churches Through an Eight-Week Study Course”
Master of Music in Music History, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1988
Thesis: “Alessandro Grandi’s Third Book of Motets with Obbligato Instruments”
Master of Education, Phillips University, 1981
Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, University of Oklahoma, 1978
RESEARCH INTEREST
Dr. Duncan’s research interests are: worship theology, history, and practice, cultural trends impacting worship practice, and theological systems influencing worship practice.
Dr. Duncan serves as senior professor of church music and worship in the School of Church Music and Worship. Through his teaching he emphasizes that when God’s people gather to worship, they are equipped and inspired to share the gospel.
Dr. Duncan has extensive experience leading worship in the local church and at the denominational level, and as conductor of two premier choral groups. Additionally, he has served as an adjunct at several seminaries and universities.
Dr. Duncan is the creator of a conference titled, “Discovering Biblical Worship,” which has been taught in 8 states and 4 countries. He is an author and contributing author to articles in Church Musician, Worship, and other Lifeway materials.
Dr. Duncan is married to Mary, and they have two grown children, Raechel and Jessica.
1978-1981: Minister of Music Calvary Baptist Church, Enid Oklahoma
1981-1991: Minister of Music First Baptist Church Nicoma Park Oklahoma
1991-2002: Associate Director/Specialist of Worship and Music Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma
2002-2021: Director of Music and Worship/Catalyst Georgia Baptist Convention/Mission Board Duluth, Georgia
Senior Professor of Church Music and Worship at Southwestern in Fort Worth Tx 2021-present
Various articles in Worship, Church Musician, and other LifeWay resources
CD-ROM: Discovering Biblical Worship: An Eight-Week Study Course, 1997
Doctoral Project: Strengthening Participatory Worship in Oklahoma Baptist Churches through an Eight-Week Study Course, 2001
Project underway: Building a Comprehensive Worship and Music Ministry
Artistic Director, Jubal Ministries – conducts both the Sons of Jubal (men’s chorus, 200+ voices) and the Jubalheirs (women’s chorus, 150+ voices), Georgia. Jubal Ministries artistic director bio.
Recipient, Baptist Church Music Conference Lifetime Ministry Achievement Award, 2023.
Featured speaker, Getty Music Sing! Global Worship Conference.