Stuart started growing up in Louisiana, where his family is from, then moved to Nashville at age 9. He graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis with a major in history and minor in religion, then from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond (BTSR) for his Master’s of Divinity degree, and then Campbell University Divinity School for a doctorate. Stuart has worked in youth ministries and in Baptist archives, been an editor of Bible study curriculum, and pastored a church outside of Raleigh.

In seminary he met his wife, Sara, and they have two fun sons. Stuart enjoys playing with his boys, running with his dogs, watching movies with his wife, researching family history, reading the news, tossing the frisbee, and watching soccer from around the world. His ministry interests include social justice issues, engaging with the Bible, environmental awareness, being curious, and the intersection of faith & culture.

Say hi to Pastor Stuart at stuart@fbcwvl.org.