Dr. Gary C. Bailey

President and Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Gary C. Bailey is president of Biblical Life Institute where he also teaches Old Testament courses, the Wesleyan Experience, biblical languages, and fencing. He is editor of The Fountain, BLI’s quarterly magazine. Before becoming president, Dr. Bailey served in pastoral and church ministries for 24 years.

​In addition to teaching, his interests include cooking and eating, strategy board games, playing guitar, running Spartan races, and contemplative spirituality.

​He has been married for 27 years and has four children, a dog, and a cat.

Member of the Evangelical Theological Society

Education

BA, Messiah College

MAR, Evangelical Seminary

PhD, Amridge University

Elder in the United Methodist Church