Scholarship

Articles

“Christ-Centered Educational Ministry: An Overview of Frameworks and Practices,” in All for Jesus: A Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Covenant Theological Seminary, ed. Robert A. Peterson and Sean Michael Lucas. Fearn, Tain, Great Britain: Christian Focus Publications, 2006, 209-20.

“Connecting Faith and Vocational Discipleship at Covenant Theological Seminary.” In Theological Education 38, no. 1 (2001): 73-81. Co-author.

“An Evaluative Assessment of the Crossroads Alternative Schools in Georgia: Follow-up with Parent Focus Groups.” Athens, GA: Occupational Research Group, College of Education, University of Georgia, 1995.

“Information Rich, Mentor Poor: A Review of Big Questions, Worthy Dreams: Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith, by Sharon Daloz Parks.” Critique, Number 6, 2001.

“Limits and Possibilities: Finding Contentment in God’s Good Gifts.” Covenant 22, no. 4 (Winter 2007):12-13.

“The Politics of Moving Continuing Education to the Center of the Institutional Mission,” in A Lifelong Call to Learn: Approaches to Continuing Education for Church Leaders. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2000, 179-190. Co-author.

“Reflecting on The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life, by Bruce Wilkinson.” Critique, Number 9, 2001.

“Speaking the Truth to Postmoderns.” Critique, Number 3, 1998.

Presentations

“Adult Education in the Church.” Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly, Birmingham, AL, June 20, 2002.

“Climate, Classroom, Critique: A Model for Faculty Orientation.” Continuing Education Association of Pennsylvania Annual Conference. Seven Springs, PA, November 2, 1992.

“Cultivating Hearts of Wisdom: On Teaching with the Mind of Christ for the Sake of Others.” Co-presenter. St. Louis Area Christian Schools Association, St. Louis, MO, February 14, 2003, and Jubilee Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, February 22, 2003.

“An Ethical Decision-Making Model for Adult Education.” Co-Presenter. American Association for Adult and Continuing Education Annual Conference, Charlotte, NC, October 30-November 2, 1996.

“Following Christ in a Brand-Driven World.” University of Missouri and Lindenwood University Campus Ministry Retreat, Washington, MO, September 29, 2007.

“Leadership in the Future Church.” Co-presenter. Connect Conference, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, October 11, 2006.

“Limits and Possibilities: Finding Contentment in God’s Good Gifts.” Ohio Valley Presbytery Men’s Retreat, Oxford, Ohio, February, 1-2, 2008.

“North American Seminary Curriculum Considerations and Trends.” Chongshin Theological Seminary, Seoul, South Korea, May 11-13, 2006.

Plenary and Workshop Speaker for The National Christian Education and Discipleship Conference. The University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, Africa, June 5-9, 2006, and June 4-8, 2007.

“Plugged in But Disconnected? A Profile of North America’s Emerging Generation.” Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly, June 10, 2003, and Connect Conference, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, October 15, 2003.

“Sustaining Pastoral Excellence.” Co-presenter. Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly, Chattanooga, TN, June 15, 2005.

“Teaching by Grace.” Co-presenter. Christian Schools Association of St. Louis Joint Faculty In-Service, St. Louis, MO, February 16, 2007.

“Working With The Word.” Co-developer and presenter. Seminar on Bible study methodology and small group dynamics conducted at 40 college campuses and churches in West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, 1989-1994.

Professional Societies and Memberships

• Association of Theological Schools
• Seminary Re-Accreditation Team Member (2006-07)
• Theological Education Editorial Board (2006-present)
• Association for Theological Field Education
• Evangelical Theological Society
• Habitat for Humanity Volunteer (1985-94)
• North American Professors off Christian Education
• Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation, Member Representative (1989-94)
• President’s Advisory Board, Member Representative, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (1988-94)
• Ransom Fellowship, Board member (1994-present)