Dr. Best is currently Head of Biblical Studies at Mount Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies (MCIBS).
Before joining Mount Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies' faculty, Dr. Best retired from the United
States Army after seventeen years of enlisted service. His teaching passion is to see students grow in
their knowledge of Christ in order to bring Christ's love to a lost world. He is non-denominational in faith.
Dr. Best research interests include Angelology and first-century Christianity. He and his wife, Deborah,
have two sons: Byron and Derek.
Education
Doctor of Theological Studies (Candidate) - Bethany Divinity College & Seminary, AL
Doctor of Biblical Studies - Andersonville Theological Seminary, GA
Master of Theology - Mount Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies, CA
Bachelor of Theology - Mount Carmel Institute of Biblical Studies, CA
Associate in Applied Science - J. Sargeant Reynolds C.C., VA
Piedmont Baptist College - Transferred - NC
Continuing Education
Dimensions of Faith, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, MA
Associations/Memberships
Member of The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara - Since 1999
Member of The Military Writers Society of America - Since 2006
Theta Alpha Kappa - Since 2006
Publications
Deception From The Other Side
(iUniverse, April 2006)