Bill Bagents
Professor of Ministry, Counseling, and Biblical Studies
Associate Editor of HCU Press
Dr. Bagents teaches graduate courses in ministry and undergraduate courses in Old Testament, New Testament, and ministry. His wife, Laura, retired in 2024 after teaching language arts for 31+ years with Florence City Schools. Their older son, John, is President / CEO of WestStar Credit Union in Las Vegas. Their younger son, Allen, worked with the US Department of Labor (deceased 2010).
Education
D.Min., Biblical Studies, Amridge University, 1996
M.Div., Amridge University, 1992
M.Ed., Counselor Education, Auburn University, 1982
M.A., New Testament, Amridge University, 1980
B.A., Agricultural Science (Agronomy), Auburn University, 1978
Missions and Ministry
Co-founder of and counselor with the Alpha Center, a Christian counseling center (2001-2017).
Mission teaching in South Africa (2018, 2015, 2012, 2009, 2006), Namibia (2009, 2006), Albania (1996, 1989), and Jamaica (1979).
Palliative Care Chaplaincy with Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital, then North Alabama Medical Center (2009-2019).
Guest lecturer in Nigerian Christian Bible College and West Nigeria Christian College (2009, 2005, 2003, and 2002).
Adjunct instructor:
Asian Christian University, Bugallon, Philippines (2016, 2015; 2021 by Zoom).
Bible School of the Americas, Panama (2023 by Zoom).
Khulna Bible College, Khulna, Bangladesh (2003, 2001).
Myrtle Beach School of Preaching and Biblical Studies, Myrtle Beach, SC (2017).
Nigerian Christian Bible College, Ukpom, AKS, Nigeria (2003, 2002).
Somerset West Satellite School of Preaching, Vredenburg, South Africa (2020, 2021, 2022 by Zoom).
Syktyvkar School of Foreign Languages and International Culture, Syktyvkar, Russia (2004, 1994).
General Publications
Bagents, Bill, ed. Renewing Respect: Rediscovering a Forgotten Virtue. Nashville: Gospel Advocate, 2009.
Bagents, Bill. Always Near: Listening for Lessons from God. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2019.
Bagents, Bill and Cory Collins. Equipping the Saints: A Practical Study of Ephesians 4:11–16. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2019.
Wilhelm, Jack P. and Bill Bagents. Easing Life’s Hurts. 2nd ed. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2020.
Bagents, Bill and Rosemary Snodgrass. Counseling for Church Leaders: A Practical Guide. Florence, AL: Heritage Christian University Press, 2021.
Bagents, Bill. Revisiting Life’s Oases: Soul-Soothing Stories. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2021.
_____. Welcoming God’s Word: Reading with Head and Heart. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2021
Bagents, Bill and Laura S. Bagents. Corrupt Communication: Myths that Target Church Leaders. Florence, AL: Heritage Christian University Press, 2022.
Bagents, Bill and Laura S. Bagents. WHAM! Facing Life’s Heavy Hits: Thirteen Old Testament Encounters. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2022.
_____. WHAM! Facing Life’s Heavy Hits: Thirteen New Testament Encounters. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2022.
Bagents, Bill. Getting My Heart Right with God. Florence, AL: Cypress Publications, 2023.
