Dr. David Olford

Dr. David Olford serves as the Chairman of the Board and President of Olford Ministries International, Inc. Dr. Olford was ordained to the Gospel ministry at Calvary Baptist Church in New York City. He received his Ph.D from the University of Sheffield (England) in Biblical Studies. He served as the Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching with Union University (TN) from 2007 to 2016. Together with his father, he coauthored the widely acclaimed, Anointed Expository Preaching. He also compiled the book. A Passion for Preaching, in honor of his father, and has written the book, Find Us Faithful; Leadership that Leaves a Legacy (2009). Both a teacher and preacher Dr. Olford has showed his passion for God’s inerrant Word across the United States and in numerous foreign countries.

David received a BA in Ancient Language from Wheaton College and an MA in New Testament Theology from Wheaton Graduate School. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Sheffield (England) in Biblical Studies. He served as the Stephen Olford Professor of Expository Preaching with Union University (TN.) from 2007 to 2016. 

In 2009, David’s book, Find Us Faithful: Leadership that Leaves a Legacy was published by B&H Publishing. Together with his father, he coauthored the widely acclaimed, Anointed Expository Preaching. He also compiled the book, A Passion for Preaching, in honor of his father. As both a teacher and preacher, Dr. David Olford has shared his passion for God’s inerrant Word across the United States and in numerous foreign countries. 

David Olford has been married since 1986 and lives in Memphis, TN. The Olfords have two adult daughters.