Randall Hollingsworth

Biography

Dr. Randall W. Hollingsworth is a seasoned academic leader and professor with extensive experience in Christian higher education. He has served as a department chair at three institutions: Toccoa Falls College, John Brown University, and Bryan College. His passion for teaching has extended globally, with instructional engagements in Italy, China, Zambia, and the Czech Republic. Before his career in academia, Dr. Hollingsworth served as a youth minister for a decade. Beyond the classroom, he and his wife are actively involved in college ministry and mentoring students, with a special focus on pre-marriage counseling. His personal interests include playing the banjo and guitar, tackling home projects, boating, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Research & Areas of Specialty:

His primary research interests include interpersonal relationships and the function of humor in communication. His doctoral dissertation was titled, “Rhetoric of the Novelty Song: A Fantasy Theme Analysis of the Humorous Works of Ray Stevens.” Some of the courses that are his specialty are Interpersonal Communication, Nonverbal Communication, Public Relations, Persuasion, Rhetorical Thought and Theory, Small Group Communication, Mentoring, and Family Communication.

Conference & Workshop Presentations

• Dr. Hollingsworth is a frequent speaker who has addressed a wide variety of audiences, large and small. His engagements include presentations for the Florida Baptist Convention, Kentucky Baptist Convention, church retreats, community events, and speaking to soldiers in Honduras.