forrest taught music theory and composition at the university of kansas as a graduate assistant from 2004 to 2007, and at bob jones university from 2007 to 2012, where he served as chairman of the department of music theory and composition. he now serves as co-editor at beckenhorst press, regularly teaches composition lessons and masterclasses, and speaks about composing, music-making, aesthetics, music publishing, and the music business in guest-artist residencies with universities and choirs in the us and abroad. he also serves as artist-in-residence at mitchell road presbyterian church (pca), greenville, sc.