Dr. Brett Golson

Dr. Brett Golson was recently appointed as the Vice President of Strategic Operations. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, a B.A. degree from William Carey University, and a Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Ph.D. from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before joining WCU in 2012, Dr. Golson served as a full-time pastor and adjunct professor at Mississippi State University. He has led thirty-five trips overseas and numerous trips within the United States.

Dr. Golson served as the chair of the Christian Ministries department where he developed the Cross-Cultural Business Management major in collaboration with the School of Business, the Christian Ministries major, and the Arabic Language and Culture Program. Additionally, he launched the Intercultural Studies major, which allows students to study missions while pursuing a double major in their chosen professional field. Dr. Golson holds the rank of “full professor” and has previously served as the Dean of the Cooper School and Vice President of Church Relations.

Dr. Golson received the HEADWAE Outstanding Faculty Award recognized by the Mississippi State Legislature in 2014, was named Faculty Member of the Year in 2013 and 2018 and was honored as Administrator of the Year in 2024.

In his new role, Dr. Golson will provide leadership for various departments at WCU, including Admissions, International Admissions, Recruiting, Media and Marketing, Alumni, Military Engagement, and Church Relations.

Dr. Golson is married to Karen, and together they have four married children. They are active members of Hardy Street Baptist Church, where Golson also serves on staff. The Golson’s enjoy hosting college students in their home and being grandparents to their eleven grandchildren (and counting).

Education

• Bachelor of Science Degree in History, University of Southern Mississippi
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies, William Carey University
• Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
• Master of Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
• Ph.D. Degree in Expository Preaching with a Minor in Theology, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary