Apply Now
My BPC
Apply Now

Meet Our Faculty

Office Location

Provost Office
Gates Hall

912-538-3107

rbrian@bpc.edu

Dr. Robert Brian

Senior Vice President

Provost

Provost’s Office 

Professor of Liberal Studies

Division of Christian Studies and Humanities 

Education

  • MA, English, University of New Orleans, 1984
  • JD, Louisiana State University, Paul M. Herbert Law Center, 1983 
  • BA, English, Louisiana State University, 1974

Biography

A career educator and attorney, Dr. Brian served for five years in private law practice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the start of his career followed by over three decades of experience in teaching and senior-level academic and nonprofit administration. Currently serving as Provost and Senior Vice President at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia, he also has served at two other colleges – Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Crichton College in Memphis, Tennessee – in a variety of posts, including General Counsel, Chief Academic Officer, Interim President, and Professor of Liberal Arts. In 2007, he and his wife, Marion, returned to their native New Orleans, where they served for eight years in the education and nonprofit sectors as part of recovery efforts following the city’s devastation by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Dr. Brian holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Louisiana State University and the University of New Orleans, respectively, as well a law degree from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at LSU.  He and Marion currently reside in Vidalia, Georgia, and have three grown sons, beautiful daughters-in-law, and six grandchildren.

Interesting Fact About Me

  • My favorite way to spend a weekend afternoon is cooking Southern Louisiana fare (such as andouille gumbo, crawfish étouffée, etc.) with, of course, a little Aaron Neville playing in the background.

Research Interests

  • Literature and jurisprudence
  • The legal environment of the church
  • Business and the liberal arts
  • Effective writing in the workplace

Professional Organizations/Memberships

    • Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA)
    • Innovative Evangelism (Board Member)
    • Executive Committee of the New Orleans Baptist Association (NOBA)

Favorite Classes Taught at BPC

  • ENG 401 – History of the English Language 

Favorite Bible Verses

"We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ"
2 Corinthians 10:5
"For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding"
Colossians 1:9
Previous
Next

“Writing for Business Officers,” keynote address, concurrent session of the 43rd Annual Conference of the Association of Business Administrators of Christian Colleges.

“Alternative Dispute Resolution: The Multidoor Courthouse,” keynote address, plenary session of the Paralegal Update Seminar, West Palm Beach, FL.

“The Miracle of Language,” address, plenary session at the annual meeting of the North American Association of Christian Foreign Language and Literature Faculty.

“The relevant Arts: Liberal Learning in the Next Millennium,” keynote address for College Day Chapel, Second Baptist School, Houston, TX; also, “Chaucer’s Pilgrims Chat: Social Healing in the Middle Ages,” lecture presented to AP English classes in conjunction with the College Day exhibition.

“An Apologetic for the Arts: The Corporate Mandate for Liberal Education.” Opus: A Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies 1 (1990/1991): 21-30.

Physical Address
201 David-Eliza Fountain Circle
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

Mailing Address
P. O. Box 197
Mount Vernon, GA 30445

912-583-2241 |  1-800-342-1087

Campus Security

(912)-253-9280

Get Started

Resources

My BPC

Apply Now
Apply Now

Joanna Phillips-Mock

Student Enrichment Director

Joanna Phillips-Mock is a proud third generation Baron, both as a student and a staff member.

Beginning her teaching career in Middle Georgia in 1995, Mrs. Mock worked with a state funded program that served some of the most disadvantaged special needs students within the local school districts. She ultimately moved into leadership positions within the organization, serving and training others in multiple initiatives. She enjoys working with students of all ages to recognize and to achieve their greatest potential.

Mrs. Mock holds a Bachelor’s degree from Brewton-Parker College, a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Behavior Disorders, and an Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Georgia College and State University. She resides in Ailey, Georgia, with her husband Don, their son Tye Lewis, her mother Carol Joyce, and multiple fur babies. She enjoys traveling, gardening, camping, and attending concerts.

Candace Lilford

Profeessional Tutor

Candace Lilford graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Theatre Generalism in 2021 from Anderson University and with her master’s degree in English Literature in 2023 from the University of Alabama. She presently serves as Professional Tutor for the Student Enrichment Center while also teaching sections of ENG 101 and 102. 

As part of her two-year master's program, Ms. Lilford taught sections of ENG 101 and 102, while also serving as teaching assistant for British Literature Survey courses and volunteering in the university’s Writing Center. Ms Lilford has also presented papers at the Hudson Strode Conference and the South Eastern Christian and Literature Conference as well as working on various theatrical productions.

Born in North Carolina of South African descent, Ms. Lilford has lived in Uganda, Botswana, South Africa, and Trinidad before settling in Mount Vernon with her family in 2016, where she attended Brewton-Parker College as a dual enrollment student. She presently resides in Mount Vernon with her family and spends her free time watching old TV shows.

Linda Armstrong

Academic Advising and Career Specialist

Linda Armstrong earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Southeastern Technical College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Walden University. Throughout her career, Linda has worked with diverse populations, including at-risk youth and families and youth in crisis because of mental health and other issues. Her empathetic nature has made her an effective advocate for those in need. In addition to her professional work, Linda is also is committed to volunteerism. She has dedicated countless hours as a youth mentor, and to teaching about her faith at various Christian organizations. She believes in the power of positivity and its ability to transform not only her life but also the lives of others.

"If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you will look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present gratefully." ~ Maya Angelou

Willie Ford

Academic Advising and Career Specialist

Greetings, Baron Nation!

It's truly a joy to be back in a place that has shaped me so profoundly. I'm Willie Ford, a proud 2022 graduate of historic Brewton-Parker College, holding a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a Minor in Education. Following my graduation, I embarked on a journey in education, teaching Special Education within the Vidalia City School District. In addition to my role as an educator, I had the privilege of serving as the Unit Director at the J.D. Rabun Boys and Girls Club. All the while, I was honored to pastor at the esteemed New Hope Baptist Church of Rhine, Georgia. With God's grace, I managed these responsibilities, and now, I'm thrilled and ready to contribute to the welfare of our students, aiming to inspire through service.

Dusty Arnold

Mental Health Counselor

Dusty Arnold  is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst as well as a BPC alumnus. He has years of experience working with a variety of mental health issues including anxiety, grief, and challenges related to Autism. He specializes in behavior-related interventions that can help college students build on their strengths to set achievable goals while also learning how to deal with the thoughts and feelings that sometimes get in the way. He incorporates Biblical values and evidence-based treatments to meet students wherever they happen to be on their journey to spiritual and psychological health. 

Carl Anthony "Tony" Wardlaw

Assistant Student Enrichment Director & Student Success Coach

Carl Anthony “Tony” Wardlaw – For over 25 years, Dr. Wardlaw has worked in leadership, counseling, and pastoring. Beginning with working in middle management for a manufacturing company in Douglas, GA, Dr. Wardlaw has also worked in the academic, nonprofit, public, and private sectors. Additionally, he served over 7 years in the United States Military as a Military Intelligence Officer before resigning his commission as a Captain in the Army.

Currently serving as the Assistant Director of the Student Enrichment Center, Student Success Coach, and Adjunct Faculty at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, GA, he also serves as the Pastor of The Green Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Dublin, GA.

As a member of the renowned International Gospel Singing Group, The Wardlaw Brothers, Dr. Wardlaw has traveled all over the nation and abroad ministering and singing the Gospel of Christ Jesus. Dr. Wardlaw has served as a consultant for various agencies and has worked as a Fatherhood Coordinator and G.E.D. instructor within the Technical College System of Georgia and participates in local and national civic and philanthropic work.

Dr. Wardlaw holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business from the University of Georgia, two master's degrees from Troy University (Master of Science in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and Master of Education in Counseling), and a Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Wardlaw is a Lifetime Silver Member of The NAACP and a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He is happily married to the former Mrs. Stephanie Scott. They have 3 Children; Chambria, Marc, and Carleigh.

Scroll to Top