Dean Faulkner

Dean Faulkner serves as the Director and Guest Lecturer at the Center for Church Planting at Reformed Theological Seminary since August 2016, where responsibilities include teaching MDiv Program classes, coordinating Church Planting conferences, leading Planter Cohorts, and providing counsel for churches, denominations, and networks. In addition, Dean Faulkner has been the Lead Pastor at South Charlotte Presbyterian Church since October 2016 and previously held the position of Lead Pastor at Church of the Redeemer from June 2001 to February 2016, along with serving as Pastor at Goshen Presbyterian Church from April 1998 to June 2001. Prior to entering ministry, Dean Faulkner worked as a Test Engineer at Data General Corporation from March 1990 to June 1993. Academic credentials include a Doctor of Ministry from Reformed Theological Seminary (2011-2021), a Master's degree in Divinity/Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (1993-1997), and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from North Carolina State University (1985-1989).