Todd J. Williams, Ph.D.
Fifth President of Philadelphia Biblical University

Todd J. Williams, Ph.D. is the first alumnus to serve as President of the University.  He holds a B.S. in Bible degree from Philadelphia Biblical University, an M.Ed. and a Ph.D. from Temple University.  His academic career began at PBU in 1994 when he joined the faculty in the School of Arts and Sciences.  He rose through the ranks to Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and then was appointed Vice President and Academic Dean of Undergraduate Studies.  In 2001, he left the University to become Headmaster and CEO at Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, Virginia, a suburb of Washington D.C.  While there, he led that institution through a major transition and several strategic initiatives including the construction of a new campus.

In June 2005, Dr. Williams returned to the University to serve as its Senior Vice President and Provost.  In this role, he partnered with then-President W. Sherrill Babb to lead the faculty and Board of Trustees through a two-year review of the University’s mission statement, objectives, and statement of faith.  This, in turn, led to the development of a new core curriculum and community life statement.  Dr. Williams was also instrumental in the establishment of the Center for University Studies and the appointment of its first faculty scholar, Professor Nancy Pearcey. 

As a visiting teacher and speaker on issues of Christianity, culture, education, and leadership, Dr. Williams has served churches, schools, colleges, businesses, and professional organizations.  He was Visiting Lecturer for Spiritual Formation at the Witherspoon Fellowship in Washington, D.C. and serves on the Board of Governors of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society and Law in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dr. Williams and his wife of twenty years, Dawn, have two children and reside in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.  The Williams family worships at Westerley Road Church in Princeton, New Jersey.