Biography
Putman joined Southeastern Seminary’s faculty in 2025 as professor of theology. Previously, Putman taught for 15 years at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and served for five years at his undergraduate alma mater, Williams Baptist University, first as associate vice president for academic affairs and then as vice president of academic affairs. Putman has published multiple theological works in the past years, including When Doctrine Divides the People of God (Crossway, 2020); The Method of Christian Theology: A Basic Interpretation (B&H Academic, 2021); Conceived by the Holy Spirit: The Virgin Birth in Scripture and Theology (B&H Academic, 2024). He has also served in a number of pastoral roles over the past 20 years — most recently as senior pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Walcott, Arkansas. Putman is married to Micah, and they have two children.
Education
BA, Williams Baptist University, Walnut Ridge, AR
MDiv, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA
ThM, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA
PhD, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA
Professional Experience
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC
Professor of Theology; 2025–Present
Associate Director of Ph.D. Studies; 2025–Present
Williams Baptist University, Walnut Ridge, AR
Vice President of Academic Affairs; 2023–2025
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs; 2020–2023
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA
Professor of Theology and Culture; 2023–Present
Associate Professor of Theology and Culture; 2017–2023
Assistant Professor of Theology and Culture; 2012–2017
Instructor of Theology; 2010–2012
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA
Fellow for the Baptist Center for Theology and Ministry; Graduate Assistant; 2006–2010
Missions/Ministry Experience
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Walcott, AR
Senior Pastor; 2021–2025
First Baptist Church Kenner, Kenner, LA
Pastor of Preaching and Vision; 2016–2020
Ames Blvd. Baptist Church, Marrero, LA
Associate Pastor; 2012–2016
Interim pastor, various SBC churches
Arkansas/Louisiana; 2004–2021
Walnut Street Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR
Collegiate Ministry Intern; 2002–2004