ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Dennis J. Mock is an ordained pastor, having served on staff from December 1984 until October 1995 at First Baptist Church, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, as Minister of Adult Education and Minister of Bible Teaching and Training. After January 1989 his ministry primarily focused on BTCP, of which he is the founder and author of its 10 course curriculum.
He served as pastor of Genesis Bible Church, Atlanta for over 23 years from which he retired in October of 2018.
Prior to entering the ministry in 1982, Dr. Mock practiced law in Atlanta for 13 years. He has been married to Patricia Mock since 1963 and they have three children and six grandchildren.
Dr. Mock has written numerous Bible book studies for use in Sunday School and was on the adjunct/extension faculty of Columbia Bible College (S.C.) from 1985 to 1990. He holds the following degrees: BA (1966) from Samford University; Doctor of Law, J.D. (1969) from Emory University Law School; and MA in Biblical Studies (1984) from Dallas Theological Seminary. God has used Dennis greatly over a lifetime of pastoring, Bible teaching, teacher training, curriculum development and writing. Although he retired as President of BTCP in Dec., 2015, he is still actively involved in the ministry as BTCP’s Chairman of the Board.
History of BTCP
In 1988 Dennis Mock taught a conference for pastors in Mombasa, Kenya. He quickly realized that these men were eager to learn, but had never had any opportunity for theological or ministry training. Following his experience in Mombasa, Dennis wrote a comprehensive 10-course curriculum designed to equip pastors with essential Bible knowledge and basic pastoral skills. This curriculum was first taught in Nairobi, Kenya in 1990. Since that time the Lord has expanded the ministry of BTCP around the world through hundreds of ministry partners using the program in over 85 countries with 34 translations and 150,000 graduates as of 2019.
A Word from the Founder
We are constantly amazed at how the Lord continues to multiply the ministry efforts of BTCP. Expansion and future growth are attainable through adding new ministry partners, increasing the capacity of existing partners and increasing available translations.
BTCP operates from the simple multiplication model provided in 2 Timothy 2:1-2,
“…and the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.”
This illustrates the essence of BTCP’s ministry; students motivated for ministry become qualified graduates who are encouraged to train others.
We are reminded always that our ability to extend training is only possible through the generous support and prayers of God’s people. Please consider how you might help BTCP continue to fulfill our mission of training the untrained pastors and church leaders of the world.
Thank you,
Dennis Mock
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors