Southeastern FWB College is excited to announce the hiring of Mrs. Pat Thomas. She will be joining the staff for the fall semester to work as Dean of Women. While living on campus in the dorms, Mrs. Thomas will oversee the dorm life of the young ladies, which will give her opportunity to pass on her wealth of knowledge and experience in a practical setting. President Stox comments, "I am so thrilled to have a woman of Pat's stature here on campus to mentor our young ladies. She will be a great asset to the college."

Mrs. Pat Thomas, widow of the late Dr. Roy Thomas, was reared in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was converted in 1954 at the only Free Will Baptist church in the state at that time. The young man who preached the sermon that day later became her husband, and they remained married for 48 years until his death in March, 2003. Through the years she has been a pastor's wife, mother, grandmother, home missionary, national woman's auxiliary officer, music teacher, publications editor and author.

While a student at Free Will Baptist Bible College she developed a desire to learn Free Will Baptist history. For over 30 years she studied and researched the lives of the great men and women who helped form our denomination. She authored the books, The Journal Of Benjamin Randall, and David Marks: What A Preacher, What A Man. She also authored the book on the life of her husband, The Man From Idaho. She served the National Home Missions Department for 25 years as editor of Mission Grams, which later became Aim. She wrote and published many home missions, soul winning and church growth materials during those years as publications editor.

She has been used extensively as a speaker at Bible colleges, churches, and women's conferences all across America and on the mission fields. Some of her topics which have been published are: "How To Entertain Elegantly On A Shoe String Budget," "Decorating With A Flair," and "Going Soul Winning When You Are Scared To Death!" She has served many years as a wedding coordinator, floral arranger, and interior decorator.

Mrs. Thomas has reared two children who are both in full time Christian ministries. Her daughter, Patsy, is the wife of Rev. Howard Gwartney, who heads up the pastoral training department at Southeastern Free Will Baptist College. Her son, Mark, is pastor of the Highland Hills Free Will Baptist Church in Greeley, Colorado. Both children were reared on home missions fields, and both also went out as national home missionaries.

Mrs. Thomas states, "Even though it is difficult to leave my home and church in Greeley, Colorado, I am excited about the challenge of working with the young women at Southeastern Free Will Baptist College. My prayer is that I can challenge the students to become their very best in every area of their lives as they prepare for Christian service."

2000 from Erwin, Tennessee, where his father Harold Blankenship pastors a fundamental, thriving church. While attending Southeastern, Jonathan began working as the Student Recruiter his sophomore year, and has traveled across the country preaching in many of our Free Will Baptist Churches. During his years at Southeastern he also met his wife to be, Miss Kathleen Tippett from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jonathan will be graduating this May with a Bachelors Degree in Bible and Pastoral Theology. His fiancée Kathleen will also be graduating this May with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.

After their wedding day in June they will begin traveling full time for the college. Kathleen will be teaching piano in our Music Department while also working as Jonathan's secretary.

Her extraordinary talent and personality will bring great excitement within our staff.

Jonathan will continue to head up the recruiting responsibilities at the college while also traveling as our Staff Evangelist.

He is available to conduct revivals, camps, conferences, and Christian school chapels throughout the year. The powerful and passionate preaching of this young man will no doubt bless your heart. If you would like to use this couple in your church, please contact the school office at 1-888-U-4-SFWBC!