Dr. Stuart Sheehan was born in 1960 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Shortly after the death of his father, he placed his faith in Jesus Christ at age eight. He accepted his first ministry position while still a student at Furman University in 1979. Following his graduation in 1982, he went to the University of Texas at Austin, completing both masters and doctoral degrees. While in graduate school he met his future wife, Amy (Brantley) Sheehan, who was also a graduate student at Texas. His ministry in the local church spanned more than 30 years, serving churches in South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia and Texas. In 1988, he was introduced to World Hope Ministries International. Ten years later, he joined the Board of Directors. In 2008, WHMI established the World Hope Bible Institute and Dr. Sheehan became its first Director as a volunteer. The overwhelming need of pastors led him to answer the call to become WHBI’s first fulltime Director effective August 1, 2011. In October, 2011, the Executive Board of World Hope Ministries International elected Dr. Sheehan as President.
Dr. Sheehan has traveled extensively as a speaker, teacher, preacher, singer and worship leader. His travel has taken him to Asia, Africa, Europe, Central America, South America, Canada, Mexico, and throughout the US. He has been involved in international mission work for more than 35 years. He has a love for teaching and for more than 10 years he has served as an adjunct professor, teaching at Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Sheehan has also lectured at various conferences and colleges. In 1987, he married Amy, who has been involved in short-term missions for more than 20 years. Together they share the joy of parenting three children. He enjoys golf, hunting and good BBQ.
