Mike Wilkinson serves as professor of theology, where he teaches systematic and historical theology. Though he loves all aspects of systematic and historical theology, Dr. Wilkinson’s primary interests include the doctrines of Scripture, Creation, the Holy Spirit, and the Atonement. For Historical Theology, his main interests are Medieval Theology, Reformation Theology, particularly the German Reformation and early sixteenth century Anabaptism, and Baptist history. Dr. Wilkinson’s dissertation, “A Necessary Smelting: Leonhard Schiemer’s Theology of Suffering,” addresses the significant contribution of Leonhard Schiemer, an early sixteenth century Austrian Anabaptist leader martyred for his faith. Dr. Wilkinson’s current research interests center on the person and work of the Holy Spirit and the importance of the doctrine of Creation, seeking to demonstrate the impact that these doctrines have on the Christian life and ministry of the local church. Also of interest is way in which the various Reformation movements come together to shape our Baptist heritage.

Prior to coming to Southwestern to teach, Dr. Wilkinson invested 22 years serving on the staff of three great churches—Geyer Springs First Baptist in Little Rock, AR, Central Baptist in Bryan/College Station, TX, and First Baptist in Rockwall, TX. For seventeen of these years, he served as a Single Adult Pastor, where he learned the meaning of Scripture’s sufficiency in ministering to some very challenging circumstances. For most of these years Dr. Wilkinson also doubled as a Missions Pastor. In addition, he has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and loves baseball, keeping a glove in his office for anyone who needs to toss a ball around.