Dr. Fortson joined the faculty of RTS as Associate Professor of Church History in 1997. Prior to RTS, he served as Assistant Professor of Ministry and the Director of Ministry Program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Before his teaching career, Dr. Fortson was a pastor for nine years; he continues his pastoral ministry through teaching, preaching in local churches and leadership in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In addition to his work at RTS, he is a visiting professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and lectures in other venues throughout the region on church history.