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Jaclyn Parrish
Director of Marketing at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Jaclyn Parrish is the Director of Marketing at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, located in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.1 She is a writer and digital marketing specialist with a focus on faith-based nonprofits.
Education and Background
Jaclyn earned a Bachelor of Arts in English & Christian Studies, Summa Cum Laude, from Dallas Baptist University.1 She later pursued a Master of Arts in Religion and Ministry at B. H. Carroll Theological Institute, also graduating Summa Cum Laude.1
Professional Experience
Jaclyn's career has included several roles in religious organizations:
- Director of Marketing at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (February 2021 - Present)1
- Associate Director of Digital Communications at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (September 2019 - February 2021)1
- Editor & Social Media Associate at IMB (International Mission Board) (August 2012 - August 2019)1
- College Ministry Assistant at First Baptist Church in Arlington, TX (May 2014 - June 2015)1
- Ministry Assistant (Disaster Recovery) at Baptist General Convention of Texas (August 2013 - May 2014)1
Skills and Expertise
Jaclyn's expertise includes:
- Content marketing strategies
- Social media management
- Writing and editing for editorial, educational, and marketing content
- Public relations
- Event organization and execution
- Website design and management
Recent Projects
Jaclyn recently spearheaded a project called "Equip the Called," which is a website designed to ease access to Southwestern ministry resources. This project has been in development for over a year.3
Jaclyn is active on social media platforms, including Twitter, where she can be found under the username @jaclynSparrish.2 She has also been a keynote speaker at the 2023 NCMS Summit, where she discussed the importance of community and how role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons can help people.2
