Karl Payton

Assistant Professor - Communication Studies

Following successful and varied careers in broadcasting, marketing, public relations and pastoral ministry, Karl Payton seems to have found his niche in the classroom.  “God doesn't waste any of our past experiences. I believe He is letting me draw upon my various skills to make my classroom a challenging place.” 

Karl believes "Introduction to Speech Communication" is the most important class any college student can take. "The skills learned are immediately useful. Our ability to share ideas is the essence of teaching, learning, and ministering, and thus one of God’s greatest gifts. We live in a society that is accustomed to well-packaged messages. We in the Church owe it to our Lord to tell His story, and represent His cause in as professional a manner as is possible.” 

Karl and his wife, Rica, moved to LeTourneau from his previous assignment at Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee during the summer of 2002.

Find out more about our Instructor of Communication Studies at: 
www.letu.edu/people/karlpayton