BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
EDUCATION
1982-1992
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Primary Concentration: Biblical Studies -- Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
Secondary Concentration: Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, Modern Middle East History, Politics and Religion, New Testament, Anthropology, History, Hebrew/Greek
1978-1982
Masters of Divinity (M.Div.)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Ft. Worth, Texas
Primary Concentration: Biblical Studies
1978-1981
Masters Study
Hebrew University - Jerusalem, Israel
American Institute of Holy Land Studies - Jerusalem , Israel
Primary Concentration: Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, Historical Geography, Middle Eastern History, Politics, Religion, Judaism, Islam
1974-1978
Bachelors of Arts
Baylor University - Waco, Texas
Primary Concentration: Religion, History, Greek
EMPLOYMENT
2003-Present
The Fellowship of San Antonio - Associate Pastor/Bible Study Coordinator
2001-Present
Infinity Broadcasting - Middle East Analyst
Clear Channel Communications - Middle East Analyst
2000-Present
Executive Director, Makor Foundation
The Makor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation specializing in educational programs in Israel and the Middle East for pastors and teachers.
1989-Present
President, MBF Enterprises, Inc.
MBF Enterprises is a group tour operations company specializing in organizing, marketing, and conducting tours in Israel and the Middle East for tourists.
1985-1987
Graduate Assistant, Baylor University
1980-1989
Itinerary Organizer and Tour Conductor for Study Program in Israel (summers)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Wife:
Harriet Smith Fanning
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative for Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals
Children:
Julia and Michael
Personal References:
Available upon request