VITA FOR DR. KEVIN E. LAWSON

VITA FOR DR. KEVIN E. LAWSON PERSONAL INFORMATION: Phone: (562) 906-4598 (Work), Fax: (562) 906-4502 E-mail: kevin.lawson@biola.edu EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 1986-92 University of Maine Graduate School, 2 Winslow Hall, Orono, ME 04469. Ed.D. in Educational Administration. Dissertation: Length of Tenure and Career Change Among Directors of Christian Education in American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. 1985 Rutgers University, Ph.D. studies in educational psychology (not completed) 1978-81 Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2065 Halfday Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. M.A. in Christian Education 1974-78 Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744 B.S., Christian Education and Bible majors, Psychology minor TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: 1995-Pres. Director, Ph.D & Ed.D. in Educational Studies Programs (1999- ) Full Professor of Christian Education (Level III), Talbot School of Theology, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA, 90639. Teaching in the Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs. 1992-95 Associate Professor of Christian Education, Canadian Theological Seminary, 4400 Fourth Ave., Regina, SK, S4T 0H8, Canada 1980-81 Graduate Assistant, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2065 Halfday Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. For Dr. Perry G. Downs, School of Christian Education 1979-80 Interim Instructor in Christian Education, Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744 CHURCH MINISTRY EXPERIENCE: 1986-92 Minister of Christian Education, Columbia Street Baptist Church, 63 Columbia Street, Bangor, ME 04401. 1983-86 Minister of Education and Youth, St. John s United Methodist Church, 408 Ganttown Road, Turnersville, NJ 08012 1981-83 Minister of Education, Bethel Evangelical Free Church, 900 East Second Street, North Platte, NE 69101 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: North American Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE) - Board Member 2002-2006 - Vice President 2003-2005 (In charge of 2004 conference, Orlando, FL & 2005 conference in Rochester, MN) - Current Research Presentations Coordinator, 1998-2002 - Theology and Education Network Co-chairman, 1992-1998 Society for Children s Spirituality: Christian Perspectives (SCS:CP) - Board Member, 2001- Present - President of the Board, 2001-2009 (In charge of 2003, 2006, and 2009 conferences at Concordia University, River Forest, IL) - Program Coordinator for 2012 conference at Concordia University, River Forest, IL

Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) Religious Education Association (REA) PUBLICATIONS: EDITING (JOURNAL, WEBSITE): Editor, Christian Educators of the 20 th Century, (2001 to Present) (www.christianeducators20.com). A web-based database project on those who impacted the conception and practice of Christian religious education in the North American context during the 20 th century. About 150 entries so far. Editor, Christian Education Journal, Series 3, (2003 to Present) published by Talbot School of Theology in cooperation with the North American Professors of Christian Education. Published twice a year, with about 10 articles and 15 book reviews per issue. BOOKS: 2011 In Press: Co-editor, Children s Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice, Wipf & Stock. 2000 How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry, Alban Institute. CHAPTERS IN BOOKS: 2011 Baptismal Practices and the Spiritual Nurture of Children: An Historical Overview, in Kevin Lawson and Don Ratcliff s (Eds.), Children s Spirituality: Theology, Research, and Practice. Wipf & Stock. 2010 Growing in Wisdom and Stature: Recent Research on Spirituality and Faith Formation, in Robert Keeley s (Ed.) Shaped by God: Twelve Essentials for Nurturing Faith in Children, Youth, and Adults, Faith Alive Christian Resources 2008 Serving Children for Christ Both Near and Far, in Ron Habermas s book, Introducing Christian Education and Formation, Zondervan. 2006 Book Chapter: In Right Relationship with God: Childhood Conversion in the Evangelical Christian Traditions, in Nurturing Child and Adolescent Spirituality: Perspectives from the World s Religious Traditions. Edited by Karen-Marie Yust, Aostre N. Johnson, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, and Eugene C. Roehlkepartain. Published by Rowman and Littlefield. 2004 Book Chapter: Looking Back, Looking Ahead, in Don Ratcliff s (Ed.), Children s Spirituality: Christian Perspectives, Research, and Applications, Wipf & Stock. 2001 Book Chapter: Historical Foundations of Christian Education, in Michael Anthony s (Ed.), Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the 21 st Century, published by Baker Books. 1997Side-Bar in Book: Moral Convictions/Personal Convictions, in Richard R. Dunn and Mark H. Senter III (Eds), The More Complete Book of Youth Ministry, Moody Press. MONOGRAPHS: 2007 Mapping Christian Education Preparation Programs, a report to Group Publishing and members of the North American Professors of Christian Education. 2002 Theology and Christian Education in the 20 th Century: An annotated Bibliography. Published with a grant from the North American Professors of Christian Education. Covers 1,300 entries. (Revision and Expansion of 1998 publication) 1998 Theology and Christian Education: Dialogue on Theological Foundations and Issues since 1940, An Annotated Bibliography. Published by the North American Professors of Christian Education. 1994 Educational Ministry Staff: Perspectives on Vocational Ministry, published by the North American Professors of Christian Education

ARTICLES: 2011 Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Special Focus: Theological Perspectives on Christian Education) Article: Baptismal Theology and Practices and the Spiritual Nurture of Children, Part I: Early and Medieval Church Article: Baptismal Theology and Practices and the Spiritual Nurture of Children, Part II: Reformation to the Present Article: Resources for Theological Reflection in the Field of Christian Education 2010 The Near East School of Theology Theological Review, Vol. 31, No. 1, pp. 92-112. Article: A Proposal for Right-handed Christian Education 2009 Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 6, No. 2 Article: Co-author with Orbelina Eguizabal: Leading Ministry Teams, Part I: Theological Reflection on Ministry Teams Article: Co-author with Orbelina Eguizabal: Leading Ministry Teams, Part II: Research on Effective Teams with Implications for Ministry Team Leadership Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 6, Supplemental Issue Article: Christian Education: A field in Motion Mapping Christian Education Preparation Programs Summary Report. Report and Discussion of Findings of Phase I Article: Co-authored with Robert Mathis: Christian Education: A field in Motion Mapping Christian Education Preparation Programs Summary Report. Report and Discussion of Findings of Phase II: Survey Article: The Closing of Seminary Christian Education Programs: Four Case Studies (pp. 146-159). Article: Co-authored with Robert Drovdahl: Conclusions and Recommendations 2007 Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 4, No. 1 Article: Christian Education: A Field in Motion Mapping Christian Education Preparation Programs Summary Report, pp. 49-61. 2006 Religious Education Journal, Vol. 101, No. 2 Article: A Band of Sisters: 40 Years in a Women s Bible Study and Prayer Group Article: The Research We Need in Religious Education: Four Facets Korean Society for Christian Education and Instructional Technology, Spring Issue. Article: A Proposal for Right-Handed Christian Education 2003 Religious Education Journal, Vol. 98, No. 4 (Centennial Edition) Article: Marginalization and Renewal: Evangelical Christian Education in the 20 th Century. Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 1, No. 1 Article: Evangelical Christian Education in the Early 20 th Century Article: Evangelical Christian Education in the Mid-20 th Century Book Reviews: An Annotated List of Additional Resources on the History of Christian Education Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 1, No. 2 Article: Evangelical Christian Education in the Later 20 th Century 2000 Christian Education Journal, Vol. NS4, No. 2 Guest Editor: Theme Issue, Christian Education and Spiritual Formation Article: Co-Author with Richard Leyda, Exploring a Coaching Model for

Promoting Spiritual Formation Journal of Youth Ministry, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Spring) Article: Thriving Factors for Associate Staff Members in General, and Youth Ministry Staff in Particular: A Multi-denominational Study. Children s Ministry Magazine, Jan-Feb, 2000 Article: Beyond Survival: Thriving in Ministry. Group Magazine, May-June, 2000 Article: How to Thrive Long Term in Youth Ministry 1997 Christian Education Journal, Vol. NS1, No. 1 Article: Theological Reflection, Theological Method, and the Practice of Educational Ministry: Exploring the Wesleyan Quadrilateral and Stackhouse s Tetralectic. 1996 Sundoulos, Fall 1996 Article: The Pastor as Team Leader 1995 Christian Education Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 Article: The Current State of the Educational Ministry Profession, Part I: Perspectives from the Front Lines (No. 1) Article: The State of the Educational Ministry Profession in Evangelical Churches, Part II: The Different Experiences of Men and Women in Ministry (No. 2) Article: The State of the Educational Ministry Profession in Evangelical Churches, Part III: Advice for Future Staff and the Schools that Prepare Them (No. 3) Christian Education Journal, Vol. 15, No. 3 Co-Guest Editor with Robert W. Pazmiño: Theme Issue, Theology and Christian Education Article: An Integrated Approach to Teaching Theological Foundations of Christian Education Evangelical Missions Quarterly, Vol. 32, No. 1 Article: Educating Youth in South America Growing Churches, Vol. 6, No. 1 Article: A Great Senior Pastor... Scripture Press Adult Curriculum: Teacher Feature, Fall 1995 Article: Teaching with Case Studies: Bringing a Slice of Life into Your Classroom 1994 Journal for Case Teaching, No. 4, Fall 1994 Article: Associate s Dilemma: When is a Church Member not a Church Member? Christian Education Journal, Vol. 14, No. 2 Article: Former Directors of Christian Education Why they Left: Implications for the Profession 1991 Christian Education Journal, Vol. 11, No. 3 Article: Effective Teaching: Implications from Current Research for Christian Education DICTIONARY ENTRIES: 2001 Regression, Associate Pastor, Case Study, Vision in Ministry, Values-Based Education, and Critical Reflection, in the Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education (Baker, 2001), edited by Michael Anthony.

BOOK REVIEWS: 2011 Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Special Focus: Theological Perspectives on Christian Education) Book Review: Toddling to the Kingdom, 2009, by John Collier (Ed.), Child Theology Movement Book Review: Children and the Theologians: Clearing the way for grace, 2009, by Jerome Berryman, Morehouse Publishing 2009 Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 6, No. 1 Book Review: Follow Me: What s next for you?, 2008, by Greg L. Hawkins and Cally Parkinson, Willow Creek Association 2003 Christian Education Journal, Series 3, Vol. 1, No. 1 Book Reviews: An Annotated List of Additional Resources on the History of Christian Education THESIS AND DISSERTATION: 1992 Doctoral Dissertation: Length of Tenure and Career Change Among Directors of Christian Education in American Baptist Churches, USA. Doctor of Education Degree, University of Maine Graduate School, Orono, ME, May 1992. 1981 Masters Thesis: An Analysis of the Application of the Concepts of Structure and Sequence in Jerome Bruner s Theory of Instruction to the Teaching of Biblical Concepts. Master of Arts in Christian Education Degree, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, June 1981. PLENARY SPEAKING, LECTURESHIPS, AND FACULTY DEVELOPMENT: 2002- Present Director, Faculty Cross-Training Program for Talbot School of Theology A faculty peer-coaching program for new and experienced faculty members) 2011 Singapore Baptist Seminary, Singapore, April Faculty development seminars on Transformative Teaching University of Light and Hope, Jakarta, Indonesia, April Faculty development seminars for university faculty on Transformative Teaching, Writing for Academic Journals, and Doing Research and Writing as a Busy Professor Christian School Teachers Conferences in Bandung and Jakarta, Indonesia, April Plenary speaker on Being God s Light in the world as a Christian School Seminario Evangelico Central Americano (SETECA), Guatemala City, Guatemala Plenary speaker: Christian education lectureship series (five sessions) 2008 Wheaton College Symposium on Christian Formation, February 7-8 Plenary Speaker: Five sessions with students and faculty Bethlehem Bible College, West Bank, Israel Faculty development seminars on teaching effectiveness in theological education Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, Amman, Jordan Faculty development seminars on teaching effectiveness in theological education Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, Beirut, Lebanon Public lecture on Christian education, seminars on Christian education issues Near East School of Theology, Beirut, Lebanon Public lecture on Christian education, seminars on curriculum development issues 2007 Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology, Karen, Kenya Faculty development seminar on teaching effectiveness in theological education Nairobi International School of Theology, Nairobi, Kenya

Faculty development seminar on teaching effectiveness in theological education 2006 Korean Society for Christian Education and Information Technology, Seoul, Korea Plenary Speaker at the 6 th International Conference, February 20, 2006 Topic: A Proposal for Right-Handed Christian Education Hoswe University, Seoul, Korea Plenary Speaker at the 9 th International Theological Education Colloquium. Topic: A Worthy Goal for Ministry. Torch Trinity School of Theology, Seoul, Korea Faculty development seminars on teaching effectiveness in theological education Student retreat plenary speaker on issues of spiritual vitality in ministry 2003 North American Professors of Christian Education Conference, Boston, MA Plenary Speaker: Topic, Evangelical Christian Education in the 20 th Century Children s Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives (1 st Triennial Conference) Plenary Session Leader: Panel on Theological Perspectives on Children 1997 Association of Youth Ministry Educators Conference in Fort Mill, SC Plenary Speaker: Topic, Defining our Theology (Theological Reflection) CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: North American Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE) Research presenter, 1991 conference in Atlanta, GA Topic: Factors related to length of tenure and career change among Directors of Christian Education in American Baptist Churches. Research presenter, 1994 conference in Irvine, CA Topic: Educational Ministry Staff: Perspectives from the Front Lines. Workshop leader, 1995 conference in Chicago, IL Topic: Theology and Christian Education in Dialogue Research presenter, 1996 conference in Denver, CO Topic: Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry Research presenter, 1997 conference in Fort Mill, SC Topic: Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry, Part II Research Presenter, 1998 conference in Nashville, TN Topic: Theology and Christian Education -- 60 Years of Dialogue: An Introduction to the NAPCE Annotated Bibliography Workshop leader, 1999 conference in San Diego, CA Topic: Developing an Advisory Board for your Christian Education Department Research Presenter, 2000 conference in Toronto, ON Topic: Exploring a Coaching paradigm for teaching in the church Workshop leader, 2000 conference in Toronto, ON Topic: Teaching students to thrive in ministry Workshop leader, 2002 conference in San Diego, CA Topic: Christian Educators of the 20 th Century: Report on the new database project funded by the Lilly Endowment Workshop leader, 2003 conference, Boston, MA. Topic: Writing and Reviewing for the Christian Education Journal Workshop leader, 2004 conference in Orlando, FL Topics: The Art of Grant Proposal Writing Writing and Reviewing for the Christian Education Journal Workshop leader, 2005 conference in Rochester, MN Topics: Seminar for New Professors

Writing and Reviewing for Academic Journals Research Presenter, 2005 conference in Rochester, MN Topic: A Band of Sisters: Forty Years in a Women s Prayer and Bible Study Group Research Presenter, 2006 conference in Denver, CO Topic: Mapping Christian Education Programs Report, Phase I Research Presenter, 2008 conference in Atlanta, GA Topic: Mapping Christian Education Programs Report, Phases II: A Field in Motion Topic: Research Methodology Issues in the Mapping Christian Education Programs Study Seminar Leader, 2009 conference in Louisville, KY Topic: Core Course Recommendations for Christian Education Programs: Phase I Seminar Leader, 2010 conference in Louisville, KY Topic: Core Course Recommendations for Christian Education Programs: Phase II Topic: Writing for Academic Journals Research Presenter, 2010 conference in Louisville, KY Topic: How People Learned the Faith in England in the Later Middle Ages Association of Youth Ministry Educators (AYME) Research Presenter, 1999 conference in San Diego, CA Topic: Thriving in Youth Ministry Religious Education Association (Assoc. of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education) Research Session Moderator, 2002 conference in Philadelphia, PA Research Presenter, 2004 conference in Denver, CO Topic: The Impact of Long-term Small Group Participation: Forty Years in a Women s Prayer and Bible Study Group Research Session Moderator, 2005 conference in Toronto, Canada Research Presenter, 2006 conference in??? Topic: Trends in Christian Education Programs in Evangelical Colleges and Seminaries Research Presenter, 2010 Conference Topic: Learning the Faith in England in the Later Middle Ages: Contributions of the Franciscans Children s Spirituality Conference: Christian Perspectives (Triennial Conference) Research Presenter at 2009 Conference, River Forest, IL Topic: Baptismal Theology and Practices and the Spiritual Nurture of Children: An Historical Overview Research Presenter at 2006 Conference, River Forest, IL Topic: Theological Issues and Perspectives on Children s Spirituality Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) Paper Presentation at the 1998 national convention in Orlando, FL Topic: How Then Shall We Teach: Theology and Christian Education in Dialogue since 1940 Paper Presentation at the 2007 national convention in San Diego, CA Topic: Right-handed Teaching for Spiritual Formation Paper Presentation at the 2010 national convention in Atlanta, CA Topic: Learning the Faith in England in the Later Middle Ages: Contributions of the Franciscan Friars International Council of Higher Education Talbot Delegate and Presenter at the Triennial meeting in Vienna, Austria, July 2004. Seminar: New Graduate Program Development Oxford Round Table

Forum on Religion, Education, and Government 2005, Oxford, England Paper Presented: The Rise of Homeschooling: Parental Religious and Educational Concerns and Government Concerns for an Educated Citizenry Baptist Religious Education Association of the Southwest Seminar presenter at October 2007 conference. Topic: Learning from Research on Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry Lilly Endowment Consultation on Spirituality of Children and Youth, 11/06, Indianapolis, IN Consultant and participant on issues of the spiritual life and nurture of children and youth. Lausanne Forum for World Evangelization, Thailand, 2004 Member: Religious and Non-Religious Spiritualities Work Group Association for Case Teaching (ACT) Attended 1993 Summer Institute, A Case Method Approach to Teaching and Learning. Professional Association of Christian Educators (PACE) Member, 1985-1995. Attended 1985 Conference in Orlando, FL Asian Forum for Christian Educators Invited participant to April 2011 conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia GRANTS RECEIVED: 2005 Group Publishing Company: Grant to study current state of Christian education programs in evangelical seminaries, Christian liberal arts colleges, and Bible colleges. Collaborative effort with faculty and students from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Canadian Theological Seminary. 2002 Biola University: Grant to study impact of long-term small group Bible study on group members. 2001 Lilly Endowment: Grant to develop the Christian Educators of the 20 th Century webbased reference database. Director of the editorial board overseeing this five-year effort The Louisville Institute: Grant to develop a North American conference on children s spiritual development and formation. Director of planning committee for this three-year effort. 2000 Biola University: Grant to extend work on the Theology and Christian Education: An Annotated Bibliography back to the early 1900 s (finishing what was begun in 1999). 1999 Biola University: Grant to extend work on the Theology and Christian Education: An Annotated Bibliography back to the early 1900 s. 1998 Lilly Institute: SEGUE: A program to assist seminary students and graduates in moving smoothly into congregational ministry. ($1.5 million grant for Talbot School of Theology) 1997 Biola University: Theology and Christian Education: An Annotated Bibliography 1996 North American Professors of Christian Education: Theology and Christian Education: An Annotated Bibliography 1995 The Louisville Institute: Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry -- national study of long-term church associate staff. North American Professors of Christian Education: Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry -- preliminary study in the Los Angeles area of long-term church associate staff. Biola University: Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry -- preliminary study in the Los Angeles area of long-term church associate staff 1992 North American Professors of Christian Education: Educational Ministry Staff:

Perspectives on Vocational Ministry -- focus on factors affecting retention and career persistence, recommendations for schools, denominations, senior pastors, Lilly Endowment: Study of childrens and youth ministry in three South American countries (Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru). 1991 University of Maine Graduate Students Research Grant Association: funding for dissertation research expenses. HONORS/ RECOGNITION: Selected by the Association of Theological Schools to attend their seminar Developing Your Role as a Scholar: A Seminar for Recent Recipients of the Doctorate, April 1994, Atlanta, Georgia.