Dr. Akin is married to Charlotte since May 1978. They have four sons who all currently serve in the ministry. He has four daughters-in-law and fifteen grandchildren! Dr. Akin currently serves as President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a Professor of Preaching and Theology. Dr. Akin and his wife, Charlotte have traveled to Sudan, Turkey, Middle East, Kenya, Asia, Central Asia, Thailand, India and Paraguay serving our students and missionaries and helping share the gospel.