Samuel (Sam) Roach

SAMUEL A. ROACH, PH.D., J.D.

2106 Brookwood Trail, Sanford, NC 27330 | (813) 260-0512 | samuelaroach@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Urban Planning and Public Policy
The University of Texas at Arlington | May 2011
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | December 2017

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | December 2005

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University | May 1996

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Vanderbilt University | May 1996

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor

Theological Seminary of Armenia | June 2022; October 2024

Taught “Introduction to Christian Apologetics”
Taught “New Testament Theology”
Adjunct Professor
TCU, Neeley School of Business | August 2008 – December 2008

Taught undergraduate courses in Business Law
Adjunct Professor
Dallas Baptist University | May 2007 – December 2008

Taught undergraduate courses in American National Government, State and Local Government, and Business and Public Law
Delivered instruction across traditional, fully online, and hybrid modalities, integrating ethics and public policy
PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Sanford, NC | December 2019 – Present

Provide overall vision, pastoral leadership, and biblical teaching.
Develop discipleship pipelines and strategize community outreach initiatives suited for evolving regional demographic
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Weddington, NC | July 2015 – November 2019

Directed all church ministries, pastoral care, and administrative operations
Implemented targeted growth and outreach strategies, equipping church members for community engagement and local ministry
Senior Pastor
Northside Baptist Church | May 2010 – June 2015

Led church operations, staff training, and sermon preparation
Fostered urban/community engagement and mentored lay leaders
Interim Pastor                                                                                                                Lifeway Community Church | (SBC), Naples, FL, November 2005 – May 2006

Preached sermons on a weekly basis
Mentored and counseled church leaders and members
Pulpit Supply Preacher 2002-2005

Various SBC Churches in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida and Texas

PROFESSIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE

Attorney
Harris, Barrett, Mann, & Dew | April 2000 – May 2001
Attorney
Private Practice | October 1997 – March 2000
Assistant State Attorney
State Attorney’s Office, Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida | September 1996 – October 1997

SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS

Peruwelz, Belgium

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Alajuelita, Costa Rica

El Plan, Honduras

Yerevan/Ashtarak, Armenia

SKILLS & AFFILIATIONS

Urban & Strategic Expertise: Demographics, public policy analysis, non-profit leadership, urban ministry and mission contexts
Instruction & Mentorship: Curriculum design, hybrid/online teaching platforms, academic CV best practices
Core Competencies: Pastoral training, pastor résumé writing, public speaking, organizational development
Bar Admissions: Florida (1996), Texas (2007)