Brandon L. Fredenburg is a professor of Biblical Studies and assistant dean for the Alfred and Patricia Smith College of Biblical Studies His current primary responsibility is to lead the Bible department faculty toward accreditation of three graduate programs by the Association of Theological Schools. Realizing a decades-long dream, Brandon will complete a two-year Certification in Spiritual Direction program through SMU's Perkins School of Theology in December 2015. He and his family are active members at Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock and he serves as secretary for the Carpenter's Church board of directors.