Daniel L. Akin (January 2, 1957 – N/A) was an American preacher, theologian, and educator whose ministry focused on expository preaching and leadership within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Born in Forest Park, Georgia, to parents whose names are not widely documented, he grew up as a multi-sport athlete before a mission trip to Sells, Arizona, in 1977 led him to commit to full-time ministry. He earned a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Criswell College in 1980, an M.Div. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1983, and a Ph.D. in Humanities from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1989. Akin’s preaching career began at Criswell College, where he taught from 1988 to 1992, followed by roles at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) as Associate Professor of Theology and Dean of Students (1992–1996), and at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as Dean of the School of Theology (1996–2004). In 2004, he became the sixth president of SEBTS in Wake Forest, North Carolina, a position he holds as of March 23, 2025, emphasizing the Great Commission and biblical inerrancy. Author of over 20 books, including Engaging Exposition (2011), named Preaching Today’s Book of the Year, he has preached widely at churches and conferences. Married to Charlotte Bourne since May 27, 1978, he has four sons—Nathan, Jonathan, Paul, and Timothy—all in ministry, and 14 grandchildren.