Draft:Hershael York

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Hershael W. York
11th Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 1, 2018
Preceded byGreg Wills
Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Incumbent
Assumed office
July 1999
President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention
In office
November 2004 – November 2005
Succeeded byPaul Chitwood
First Vice-President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention
In office
November 2004 – November 2005
Personal details
Born (1960-03-04) March 4, 1960 (age 65)
Fort Thomas, Kentucky, U.S.
Spouse
Tanya York
​
(m. 1981)​
Children2
Residence(s)Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Kentucky (B.A. and M.A); Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. and Ph.D.)
OccupationBaptist theologian and minister

Hershael W. York (born March 4, 1960) is an American Baptist theologian, minister, and academic administrator. He has served as the Dean of the School of Theology and the Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary since August 2018.[1]

Early life and education

York was born in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He studied at Michigan State University before transferring to the University of Kentucky, where he earned a B.A. and M.A. in Classical Languages.[1] He later attended Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, Tennessee, earning both a Master of Divinity and Ph.D. in New Testament and Greek.[2][3] He received his doctorate in Greek and New Testament in 1993 by writing a dissertation on the First Epistle of John.[4][5]

Ministry and academic career

From 1988 to 1990, York was pastor of First Baptist Church in Marion, Arkansas.[6] He then served as Senior Pastor of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, from 1990 to 1997.[7] In 1997, he joined the faculty of Southern Seminary as Associate Professor of Preaching. In 1999, he was appointed the Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching.[1][8]

York was elected Kentucky Baptist Convention president in 2004. He advocated for conservatism and made attempts to restore a friendly relationship between the Kentucky Baptist Convention and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.[9]

York was named as the 11th Dean of The School of Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary effective August 1, 2018.[10]

In 2003, York became Senior Pastor of Buck Run Baptist Church in Frankfort, Kentucky. During his tenure, the church relocated to a new 100-acre campus. He retired on January 28, 2024, and was named Pastor Emeritus.[11][12]

Other activities

York is the host of the Pastor Well podcast and a frequent speaker at preaching conferences.[2]

Personal life

York has been married to Tanya York since 1981, and they have two children.[1][13] She received the Women in Christian Leadership Award at the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s Annual Meeting in 2024.[14] Hershael and Tanya help couples through Marriage retreats and seminars.[15]

Views

York is a conservative evangelical who believes in the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible.[16] He was involved in the conservative resurgence of the Kentucky Baptist Convention. He has been an advocate against abortion, arguing for the sacredness and dignity of human life.[17] He made a decision to leave twitter on June 4, 2024 as twitter changed its policy allowing sexual content on the platform.[18] Hershael spoke against the executive order of Andy Beshear banning the so-called conversion therapy, stating that God created humans as gendered people.[19]

Publications

York's published works include:

  • Speaking with Bold Assurance: How to Have Confidence, Clarity, and Authority When You Speak (with Bert Decker) ISBN 9780805422108 (B&H Publishing Group, 2001)
  • Preaching with Bold Assurance: A Solid and Enduring Approach to Engaging Exposition (with Bert Decker) ISBN 9780805426236 (B&H Academic, 2003)
  • 40 Days in 1 Corinthians: The Greatest Love ISBN 1535993480 (B&H Publishing Group, 2021)
  • Pastor Well: A Guide to Faithfulness in Pastoral Ministry ISBN 979-8990660007 (Southern Seminary Press, 2024)

Honors

Kentucky Baptist Convention recognized Hershael for his leadership by awarding him the Distinguished Leadership Award in November 2022.[20] Kentucky State Senate honored Hershael on January 23, 2024 for his service to the commonwealth and beyond.[21] York has been recognized for preaching excellence, including multiple features in Preaching Today and invitations to preach at the International Congress on Preaching in Cambridge, England.[22][23]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "From the seminaries: Hershael York named SBTS theology dean". Baptist Press. June 22, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Dr. Hershael York – About". PastorWell.com. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  3. ^ "Campbellsville Univeristy Hosts Dr. Hershael York as Speaker for Chapel". www.campbellsville.edu. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  4. ^ York, Hershael Wallace (November 18, 1993). An analysis and synthesis of the exegetical methods of rhetorical criticism and discourse analysis as applied to the structure of First John (Thesis) – via newlibrary.wts.edu Library Catalog.
  5. ^ "Dr. Hershael York". SBC Pastors' Conference 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "SBTS profs' first pastorate: Hershael York". The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "Celebrating 100 Years of Gospel Ministry". Ashland Avenue Baptist Church. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  8. ^ "SBTS Honors Schreiner and York—Teachers of Joy—for 25 Years of Faithfulness". The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  9. ^ Finder, Alan (July 22, 2006). "Feeling Strains, Baptist Colleges Cut Church Ties". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  10. ^ Clabes, Judy (June 24, 2018). "People in the News: Jesse Brewer gets national award, York named seminary dean, Dr. Jung to board". NKyTribune. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  11. ^ Hutcheson, Chip (January 28, 2024). "York calls pastoring Buck Run Baptist Church 'a singular honor of my life'". Kentucky Today. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  12. ^ "A Farewell to Hershael York". Commonwealth Policy Center. January 30, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  13. ^ Maynard, Mark (August 7, 2020). "A family of faith: Yorks have love for Kingdom work and it shows". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "5 individuals presented special KBC awards". Kentucky Today. September 20, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  15. ^ Redmond, Tessa (May 10, 2023). "Tanya York, pastor's wife, honored for 40+ years of ministry service". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hershael York reminds pastors of the one thing they must preach". The Alabama Baptist. November 11, 2024. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  17. ^ Kentucky Baptist Convention (March 1, 2021). "Standing strong for life". Kentucky Baptist Convention. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  18. ^ "Christian Leaders Threaten to Leave X (Twitter) Now That it Allows Porn". Crosswalk.com. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  19. ^ Maynard, Mark (September 21, 2024). "York says Beshear executive order contradicts Bible's definition of loving your neighbor and being made in the image of God". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  20. ^ Hutcheson, Chip (November 15, 2022). "KBC honors individuals, churches with awards". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  21. ^ Redmond, Tessa (January 23, 2024). "Kentucky Senate honors Dr. Hershael York". Kentucky Today. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  22. ^ "Hershael York Archives". B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  23. ^ "Hershael York, Author at Preaching.com". Preaching.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.

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