Practical messages that inspire you to take action:
Preaching, teaching, and leadership are Dr. Justin Lawrence’s life passions. Respectfully described as a “difference maker,” Dr. Lawrence is widely known for his practical and dynamic teaching style which helps people apply the timeless truths of Scripture to their everyday lives. He gets great joy out of helping people to reach their full potential in Christ.
Justin’s Family:
Dr. Lawrence is a devoted Husband and eagerly supports his beautiful wife Ofelia of 13 years- who also serves along side him.
She is his best friend, a mother, and is Justin’s chief advocate. She is dedicated to supporting his vision and the mission of the Faith First House of Hope. Justin and Ofelia live in Lubbock, Texas with two wonderful children Emily and Justin Jr.
Ofelia is dedicated to helping women become who Christ created them to be.
Follow Ofelia at: www.ofelialawrence.com
Education and Background:
Dr. Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies from Texas Tech University
in 2001. In 2005, he went on to earn both a Master of Business Administration and
Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business and the
Texas Tech School of Law respectively. Finally, he has also earned a Master of Arts
in Religion in Pastoral Counseling in 2012 and Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries in
2014 from Liberty Theological Seminary.
Dr. Lawrence has been an educator for 16+ years and currently serves as the Associate
Dean of the School of Behavioral and Sciences, Associate Professor of Justice and
Public Administration, and Title IX Administrator at Wayland Baptist University. He is also
a certified trainer, speaker, and coach with the John Maxwell Team.