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Curriculum Vitae

STEPHEN E. PARKER

Professor, School of Psychology and Counseling

Regent University

1000 Regent University Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 352-4293

Primary Specialization: Integration of Psychology and Theology; Personality Theories,

Counseling Theories, Religious/Spiritual Development

Secondary Specialization: Abnormal, Developmental, General Psychology; Pastoral Care

and Counseling; Biblical and Theological Studies

Education:

1992 Ph.D. Emory University Theology and Personality Studies

1982 Th.M. Princeton Seminary New Testament

1981 M.Div. Eastern Baptist Seminary Ministry

1977 M.A. Middle Tenn. St. Univ. General Psychology

1972 B.A. Univ. of Tennessee Psychology

Teaching/Administrative Experience:

2007-Present Professor of Counseling, Regent University (CACREP Accredited Program)

*Course Assignments (Doctoral Level)

Personality Theories

*Course Assignments (Graduate Level)

Psychodynamics and the Gospels

Counseling Theories

Human Growth and Development

Counseling Skills and Techniques

Practicum

*Wrote Self-Study Documents for CACREP Accreditation

*Chaired Various Tenure and Promotion Committees

2009-2010 Adjunct Professor, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

* Course Assignment: Pastoral Counseling in Urban Contexts

2009-2010 Adjunct Professor, Regent University Undergraduate Studies

* Course Assignment: Psychology of Religion

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1997-2007 Associate Professor, School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent University

(CACREP Accredited Program)

1999-2000 MA Program Director for School of Counseling and Human Services

* CACREP Accredited Program

* Teaching Assignments: Same as above and below

* Committee Assignments

Member, Curriculum Committee, School of Psychology and Counseling

Member, University Scholarship Committee (2000-2002)

*Chaired Various Tenure and Promotion Committees

1993-1997 Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services, Regent University

*Additional Courses Taught (Graduate Level):

Counseling Techniques

Professional Orientation, Ethics and Legal Issues in Counseling

Methods and Models of Integration

Foundations of/Orientation to Counseling

Adult Development and Gerontology

Integrative Issues in Counseling

Psychopathology

Psychology of Religion (doctoral level)

Advanced Counseling and Career Theories (doctoral level; on-line)

Teaching on Spirituality in Clinical Contexts (doctoral level; on-line)

*Chairman, Admissions Committee and Member, Various Committees

*Internship Supervisor; Academic Advisor

1992-1993 Center for Biblical Leadership: Curriculum Consultant and Writer

Church of God School of Theology: Adjunct Faculty in Pastoral Counseling

Cleveland State Community College: Adjunct Faculty

*Course Assignments:

Abnormal Psychology

Human Development

Introduction to Counseling Theories

1987-1992 Chairman, Religious Studies, Tomlinson College

*Supervised departmental activities and personnel

*Planned and monitored departmental operational budget, class schedules

*Supervised external student ministry practica

*Classroom Instructor: various biblical, theological, and pastoral classes (below)

*Academic Advisor

*Member, Academic Standards/Curriculum Committee

*Chairman, Self Study Committee on Institutional Effectiveness for SACS report

* Member of Committee to Move from Level I to Level II Institution

Helped design, develop, and implement new four year ministry degree

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Co-authored document for change from Level I to Level II institution

* Taught courses in Pastoral Psychology/Counseling in U.S. and England

1982-1987 Instructor, Psychology and Religious Studies, Tomlinson College

* Chairman of Behavioral Science Dept. 1984-85

* Psychology Course Assignments:

General Psychology

Childhood Development

* Religion Course Assignments:

Pastoral Care

Survey of Old and New Testaments

Hermeneutics

Life of Christ

Various Bible book studies (John, Acts, Romans, Hebrews, Prophets)

Introduction to Theology

Homiletics

1981-1982 Chaplain, Delaware State (Psychiatric) Hospital

(A Residency in Clinical Pastoral Education)

* Provided pastoral care to patients and staff

* Counseled patients and staff regarding relational and spiritual matters

Counseled clients at mental health clinic

Co-led group therapy for psychiatric patients

* Conducted seminars on religion and psychology for hospital personnel

* Planned and conducted weekly worship services for staff and patients

1975-1981 Pastor, Wilmington and Newark, Delaware

* Planned, supervised and directed a variety of congregational activities

concerned with worship, evangelism, community and family ministry,

Christian education, finance, etc.

* Counseled with church members concerning marriage and family issues

1972-1975 Personnel Specialist, City of Chattanooga

* Designed and Administered entry level and promotional exams

* Evaluated the reliability and validity of exams

* Planned, promoted, and coordinated supervisory training program

* Interviewed potential employees

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Counseling/Clinical Experience

1993-Present Assistant/Associate/Professor of Counseling, Regent University

*Member of Clinical Committee

Assessed student’s clinical skills, professional progress, personal issues

*Teach Clinical Skills Practica

*Supervise Clinical Internships for students

1994-1998 *Pastoral Counselor in Training with Tidewater Pastoral Counseling Services

(Affiliated with American Association of Pastoral Counselors)

Counseled individuals and couples referred from local congregations

*Counseled students at University Counseling Center (1995-97)

1982-1993 Pastoral/Spiritual Guidance Counselor (Part-time)

*Tomlinson College/Church of God School of Theology

Counseled students (personal, family, spiritual, academic problems)

*Center for Biblical Leadership

Counseled with pastors/ministers (personal, family and spiritual issues)

1981-1982 Chaplain, Delaware State (Psychiatric) Hospital

(A Residency in Clinical Pastoral Education: 2 Basic, 2 Advanced units)

* Counseled patients and staff regarding relational and spiritual matters

Worked with general hospital population, geriatric patients, criminally

insane, and alcohol rehabilitation center

* Counseled clients at the mental health clinic (under supervision of psychologist)

* Co-leader (with staff psychologist) of therapy group for resident psychiatric

patients

1975-1981 Pastor: Pastoral Counseling/Spiritual Guidance

*Counseled members regarding spiritual, family, and personal issues

*Completed 1/2 unit Clinical Pastoral Education (psychiatric population)

Certifications/Licensures

National Certified Counselor (NCC) #55516

Licensed Professional Counselor (Virginia # 0701003005)

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Publications:

Books

Parker, S. (2015). Led by the Spirit: Toward a practical theology of Pentecostal discernment

and decision making. Expanded edition. Cleveland, TN: CPT Press.

Parker, S. (2012). Winnicott and religion. Lanham, MD: Jason Aronson Publishers.

Parker, S. (1996). Led by the Spirit: Toward a practical theology of Pentecostal discernment

and decision making. Sheffield, England: Sheffield Academic Press.

Journal Articles

Parker, S. (2014). Tradition-based integration: A Pentecostal perspective. Journal of

Psychology and Christianity, 33, 311-321.

Parker, S. (2011). Spirituality in counseling: A faith development perspective. Journal of

Counseling and Development, 89, 112-120.

Parker, S. (2010). Research in Fowler’s faith development theory: A review article.

Review of Religious Research, 51, 233-252.

Parker, S. & Davis, E. (2009). The false self in Christian contexts: A Winnicottian perspective.

Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 28, 315-325.

Parker, S. (2009). Scriptural allusions in the writings of D.W. Winnicott. Psychoanalytic

Review, 96, 633-648.

Parker, S. (2009). Faith development theory as a context for supervision of spiritual and religious

issues. Counselor Education and Supervision, 49, 39-53.

Parker, S. & Thomas, R. (2009). Psychological differences in shame vs. guilt: Implications for

mental health counselors. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 31, 213-224.

Parker, S., Dewberry, J., Lloyd, B. & Smith, J. (2009). Moving away, against and toward God:

Karen Horney’s neurotic trends and relationship with God. Journal of Psychology and

Christianity, 28, 36-43.

Parker, S. (2008). Winnicott’s object relations theory and the work of the Holy Spirit. Journal of

Psychology and Theology, 36, 285-293.

Vuncannon, J., Parker, S., Rehfuss, M., & Blagen, M. (2008). The perceptions of attachment

style and forgiveness in romantic couples. Virginia Counselors Journal, 30, 43-49.

Tate, Y. & Parker, S. (2007). Using Erikson’s developmental theory to understand and nurture

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spiritual development in Christians. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 26, 218-226.

Parker, S. (2006). Measuring faith development. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 34, 337-

348.

Thomas, R. & Parker, S. (2004). Toward a theological understanding of shame. Journal of

Psychology and Christianity, 23, 176-182.

Kilian, M. & Parker, S. (2001). A Wesleyan spirituality: Implications for clinical practice.

Journal of Psychology and Theology, 29, 72-80.

Parker, S. (1999). Hearing God’s Spirit: Impacts of developmental history on adult religious

experience. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 18, 154-164.

Book Chapters

Parker, S. (2016). Psychological formation: A Pentecostal pneumatology and implications for

therapy. In D. Chandler (Ed.), The Holy Spirit and Christian formation: Multidisciplinary

perspectives (pp. 49-67). London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Parker, S. (2013). Holiness as play: A developmental perspective on Christian formation. In L.R.

Martin (Ed.), A future for holiness: Pentecostal explorations (pp. 312-332). Cleveland,

TN: CPT Press.

Parker, S. (2007). Winnicott and the spiritual self. In P. Hegy (Ed.), What do we imagine God to

be? The function of “God images” in our lives (pp. 221-232). Lewiston, NY: Edwin

Mellen Press.

Parker, S. & Moriarty, G. (2007). Working with God images in therapy. In P. Hegy (Ed.), What

do we imagine God to be? The function of “God images” in our lives (pp. 255-269).

Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press.

Kilian, M. & Parker, S. (2002). A Wesleyan spirituality: Implications for clinical practice. In

M. McMinn and T. Hall (Eds.), Spiritual formation, counseling, and

Psychotherapy (pp. 201-213). New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Parker, S. (1997). A Pentecostal epistemology with implications for care and counseling. In

J.K. Vining (Ed.), The Spirit of the Lord is upon me: Essential papers on Spirit-filled

caregiving (pp. 45-66). East Rockaway, NY: Cummings and Hathaway.

Parker, S. (1986). The minister in the study. In J. Stone (Ed.), And He gave some pastors

and teachers (pp. 97-118). Cleveland, TN: White Wing Press.

Encyclopedia Articles

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Parker, S. (2015). Winnicott, Donald. In E.S. Neukrug (Ed.), The Sage encyclopedia of theory in

counseling & psychotherapy, V. 2 (pp. 1053-55). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Parker, S. (2011). Anti-social personality disorder. In T. Clinton & R. Hawkins (Eds.), Popular

encyclopedia of Christian counseling (pp. 233-234). Eugene, OR: Harvest House.

Parker, S. (2011). Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. In T. Clinton & R. Hawkins

(Eds.), Popular encyclopedia of Christian counseling (pp. 243-245). Eugene, OR:

Harvest House.

Parker, S. (2011). Psychodynamic theories. In T. Clinton & R. Hawkins (Eds.), Popular

encyclopedia of Christian counseling (pp. 443-445). Eugene, OR: Harvest House.

Parker, S. (2011). Reality therapy. In T. Clinton & R. Hawkins (Eds.), Popular encyclopedia of

Christian counseling (pp. 452-454). Eugene, OR: Harvest House.

Parker, S. (2009). Object relations. In American Counseling Association (Ed.), The ACA

encyclopedia of counseling (pp. 373-374). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling

Association.

Abstracts/Conference Proceedings

Parker, S. (2013, March). Holiness as play: A developmental perspective on Christian formation.

In Holiness: Papers presented at the 42th annual meeting of the society for Pentecostal

studies. 2013 Annual Papers. Available on CD-ROM at http://www.sps-usa.org/#/store

Parker, S. (2011). Don’t name it; don’t claim it: Working with Pentecostal-Charismatic beliefs in

therapy. In Receiving the future; an anointed heritage: Papers presented at the 40th

annual meeting of the society for Pentecostal studies. 2011 Annual Papers. Available on

CD-ROM at http://www.sps-usa.org/#/store

Parker, S. (2005). “Led by the Spirit”: A psychological perspective on a Pentecostal tradition. In

J. Flynn (Ed.), That which we have received we now pass on: Spirit, word, and tradition

in Pentecostalism: Papers presented at the 34th annual meeting of the society for

Pentecostal studies. Also available on CD-ROM. http://www.sps-usa.org/#/store

Parker, S. (1997). Using Fowler’s stages of faith in Christian counseling. 1997 AACC world

conference book of abstracts.

Parker, S. (1996). Pentecostal spirituality: Resources for managing congregational life. AAR/SBL

abstracts, 1996.

Parker, S. (1992). Led by the Spirit: Toward a practical theology of Pentecostal discernment and

http://www.sps-usa.org/#/store



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decision making. In C. Johns (Ed.), Drinking from our own wells: Defining a

Pentecostal-charismatic spirituality. Papers presented at 22nd annual meeting of society

for Pentecostal studies. Also available on CD-ROM. http://www.sps-usa.org/#/store

Electronic Publications

Parker, S. (2011). Review of Francis of Assisi as artist of the spiritual life: An object relations

perspective. Catholic Books Review: An Online Journal. www.catholicbooksreview.org

Parker, S. (2010). Can Christian counselors and therapists learn anything from Freud? Faith and

Therapy, 4 (1). http://www.regent.edu/acad/schcou/faithandtherapy/archives/10_2.cfm

Video

Parker, S. (2008). Faith and integration. Video series produced by Regent University Center for

Teaching and Learning. Available at

http://www.regent.edu/admin/media/fms/vod/multiVideoURL.cfm?address=2000072

Grants Received

Parker, S. (2008-09). The Role of Religion in the Life and Work of D.W. Winnicott. Faculty

Research Grant, Regent University. $4500


http://www.catholicbooksreview.org/

http://www.regent.edu/acad/schcou/faithandtherapy/archives/10_2.cfm

http://www.regent.edu/admin/media/fms/vod/multiVideoURL.cfm?address=2000072

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Professional Presentations: National and International

Parker, S. (2017). Erikson’s Young Man Luther: Revisiting a psychological assessment of

Reformation origins. Paper presented at the Holy Spirit and Reformation Legacy

Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, November 3-4.

Parker, S. (2017). The capacity for concern: Winnicott on self-transcendence as an indicator of

spiritual maturity. Presentation at the ASERVIC National Conference on Spirituality in

Counseling, Richmond, VA, July 8-10.

Parker, S. (2016). Should Christians who see a psychologist have their head examined: Exploring

the relationship between therapy and spiritual formation. Presentation at the Annual

Renewal Theology Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, March 18-19.

Parker, S. (2016). A Pentecostal pneumatology: Implications for therapy. Paper accepted for

presentation at the Annual International Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies,

San Dimas, CA, March 10-12.

Parker, S. & Sells, J. (2016). Accreditation in stereo: Challenges and lessons learned. Proposal

accepted for presentation at the International Conference of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, Pasadena, CA, March, 10-12.

Parker, S. (2015). A Pentecostal Pneumatology: Implications for therapy. Paper presented at the

Annual Renewal Theology Conference, Virginia Beach, VA, March 20-21.

Parker, S. (2014). The ability to play: A Winnicottian vision of human flourishing. Poster

Presented at the International Conference of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, Atlanta, GA, April 3-5.

Parker, S. (2014). Colloquium with author of Winnicott and Religion. Online colloquium

sponsored by Brookhaven Institute for Psychoanalysis and Christian Theology in

conjunction with Society for Exploration of Psychoanalytic Therapies & Theology.

Parker, S. (2013). True self and the imago Dei: Winnicott vs. Wesley on a sacred core in humans.

Presentation at the International Conference of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, Portland, OR, April 4-6.

Parker, S. (2013). Everlasting arms and the holding environment: The influence of Wesleyan

theology on the psychology of D.W. Winnicott. Presentation at the Annual National

Conference of the Society for the Study of Psychology and Wesleyan Theology, Seattle,

WA, March 21-23.

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Parker, S. (2013). Holiness as play: A developmental perspective on Christian formation. Paper

presented at the Annual International Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies,

Seattle, WA, March 21-23. Available in Holiness: Papers presented at the 42th annual

meeting of the society for Pentecostal studies. 2013 Annual Papers CD-ROM.


Parker, S. (2013). The dark side of holiness: Implications of Winnicott’s false self for the life of

holiness. Presentation at the Annual National Conference of the Society for Wesleyan

Theology, Seattle, WA, March 21-23.

Parker, S., Marshall, R., & Olson, T. (2012). Where’s integration: The promise and peril of

psychological interpretation. Presentation at the International Conference of the Christian

Association for Psychological Studies, Washington, DC, March 29-31.

Parker, S. (2011). Convener/Moderator for Practical Theology section at the Annual Meeting of

the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Virginia Beach, VA, March 1-3.

Parker, S. (2011). Faith Development Theory for school counselors: Resources for understanding

religious/spiritual identity in children and adolescents. Presentation at the Bi-Annual

National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision,

Nashville, TN, October 27-30.

Parker, S. (2011). Don’t name it; don’t claim it: Working with Pentecostal-charismatic

beliefs in therapy. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal

Studies, Memphis, TN, March 10-12, 2011. Available in Receiving the future; an

anointed heritage: Papers presented at the 40th annual meeting of the society for

Pentecostal studies. 2011 Annual Papers CD-ROM. http://www.sps-usa.org/#/store

Parker, S. (2010). Spiritual assessment in counseling: A Faith Development perspective.

Presentation at the ASERVIC National Conference on Spirituality in Counseling, Myrtle

Beach, SC, August 1-3.

Parker, S. (2009). Faith Development Theory for school counselors: Resources for understanding

religious/spiritual identity in children and adolescents. Proposal accepted for presentation

at the Bi-Annual National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and

Supervision, San Diego, CA, October 14-18.

Parker, S. (2009). Faith Development Theory: A growth oriented approach for supervision of

spiritual and religious issues. Proposal accepted for presentation at the Bi-Annual

National Conference of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, San

Diego, CA, October 14-18.



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Presentation at the National Conference of the Association for Assessment in Counseling

and Education, Norfolk, VA, September 11-12.

Parker, S. & Davis, E. (2009). The development of false self tendencies in Christian contexts and

relationships. Presentation at the International Conference of the Christian Association

for Psychological Studies, Orlando, FL, April 2-4.

Parker, S. (2008). Faith Development Theory: Growth-oriented approach to religion and

spirituality. Presentation at the ASERVIC National Conference on Spirituality in

Counseling. Lake Junaluska, NC, June 15-17.

Parker, S. (2007). Faith Development Theory: A review of the empirical research. Paper

presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion,

Tampa, FL, November 2-4, 2007.

Parker, S. (2007). Theory and methods. (Convener) Panel Discussion at the Annual

Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Tampa, FL, November 2-4,

2007.

Parker, S. (2007). Using Faith Development Theory in supervision and consultation. Paper

presented at the International Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, Philadelphia, PA, March 22-24.

Parker, S. (2007). Pentecostal experience: Object Relations and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Cleveland,

TN, March 8-10, 2007.

Parker, S. (2006). God image research: The Object Relations perspective. Paper presented at the

Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Portland, OR, October 19-

21, 2006.

Parker, S. (2006). “Led by the Spirit”: A psychological perspective on a Pentecostal tradition.

Paper presented at the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting,

Portland, OR, October 19-21, 2006.

Parker, S. & Moriarty, G. (2005). How to help clients change their God image: Psychodynamic

interventions spelled out and practically illustrated. Paper presented at the Society for the

Scientific Study of Religion Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY, November 4-6, 2005.

Parker, S. (2005). Supervision/consultation for spiritual and religious issues in counseling.

Roundtable discussion at the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Bi-

Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, October 20-23, 2005.

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Parker, S., Lowe, K., Leahy, S. (2005). The joys and challenges of an online Ph.D. in counselor

education. Presentation at the American Association of Christian Counselors World

Conference, Nashville, TN, September 28-October1, 2005.

Parker, S. (2005). Intimacy with God: Object Relations and the work of the Holy Spirit. Proposal

accepted for presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, Dallas, TX, April 7-10, 2005.

Parker, S. (2005). Using Faith Development Theory in supervision and consultation. Proposal

accepted for presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, Dallas, TX, April 7-10, 2005.

Parker, S. (2005). “Led by the Spirit”: A psychological perspective on a Pentecostal tradition.

Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Virginia

Beach, VA, March 10-12. Available in That which we have received we now pass on:

Spirit, word, and tradition in Pentecostalism: Papers presented at the 34th annual

meeting of the society for Pentecostal studies, James Flynn (Ed.). http://www.sps-

usa.org/#/store

Parker, S. (2004). Winnicott and creativity: Psychological reflections on the work of the Holy

Spirit. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of

Religion, Kansas City, MO, October 22-24, 2004.

Moriarty, G. & Parker, S. (2004). God images in clinical and pastoral research. Co-chair of a

forum at the Annual Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion,

Kansas City, MO, October 22-44, 2004.

Parker, S. Scott, S., & Rennie, R. (2004) Counselor education via eLearning.

Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Counseling Association,

Kansas City, MO, April 2-4, 2004.

Parker, S. (2003). Object Relations Theory and formation of the God-image. Paper presented at

the Annual Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion,

Norfolk, VA, October 23-26, 2003.

Parker, S. (2003). God-images and symbols of change. (Convener) Panel Discussion at the

Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Norfolk, VA,

October 23-26, 2003.

Parker, S. Scott, S., & Rennie, R. (2003) Counselor education via eLearning. Presentation at the

World Conference of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Nashville, TN,

September 24-27, 2003.



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Parker, S. (2003). Faith Development Theory: Bridge-building paradigm for integrative

work in psychology and religion. Paper Presented at the Mid-Winter Meeting of the

American Psychological Association Division 36, Baltimore, MD, March 28-29, 2003.

Parker, S. (2002). Faith Development Theory: A growth-oriented approach to religion and

spirituality. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Counseling

Association, New Orleans, LA, March 24-26, 2002.

Parker, S. (2001). Religion, mental health, and well-being. (Convener) Panel discussion at the

Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Columbus, OH,

October 19-21, 2001.

Parker, S. (2001). Hearing God's voice: Object Relations Theory and the influence of

developmental history on God-image. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the

Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Columbus, OH, October 19-21, 2001.

Parker, S. (2001). Faith Development Theory: Paradigm for integrative work in psychology and

religion. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Scientific Study of

Religion, Columbus, OH, October 19-21, 2001.

Garzon, F. & Parker, S. (2001). Theophostic Ministry and Biblical Counseling: Preliminary

research report. Presentation at the World Conference of the American Association of

Christian Counselors, Nashville, TN, September 1, 2001.

Parker, S. (2000). Hearing God's voice: Developmental history and adult religious experience.

Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Fellowship of Pentecostal-Charismatic

Caregivers, Cleveland, TN, February 17-20, 2000.

Hughes, R., Hathaway, W., Parker, S. & Yarhouse, M. (1999). Education and preparation of

Soul-Care Counselors. Panel presentation at the American Association of Christian

Counselors World Conference, Nashville, TN, September 8-11, 1999.

Parker, S. (1998). Fowler’s Faith Stages: Implications for Christian therapists. Paper presented at

the Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Chattanooga,

TN, March 1998.

Parker, S. (1998). Hearing God’s voice: Developmental history and adult religious experience.

Poster presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, Chattanooga, TN, March, 1998.

Parker, S. (1998). Working with Pentecostal-charismatic beliefs in therapy. Presentation at the

Annual Conference of the Fellowship of Pentecostal-Charismatic Caregivers, Virginia

Beach, VA, February, 1998.

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Parker, S. (1997). Using Fowler’s stages of faith in Christian counseling. Poster presentation at

the World Conference of the American Association of Christian Counselors, Dallas, TX,

November, 1997. Abstract available in 1997 AACC world conference book of abstracts.

Parker, S. (1996). Pentecostal spirituality: Resources for managing congregational life. Paper

presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, New Orleans,

LA, November, 1996. Abstract available in AAR/SBL abstracts, 1996.

Parker, S. (1996). Managing congregational life in the Pentecostal tradition: Creative resources in

Pentecostal ritual and practice. Paper presented at the annual joint meeting of the Society

for the Scientific Study of Religion and Religious Research Association, Nashville, TN,

November, 1996.

Parker, S. (1996). Creative resources for care and counseling from the Pentecostal tradition.

Plenary Address at the Second Annual Conference on Pentecostal/Charismatic Care and

Counseling, Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK, January, 1996.

Parker, S. (1995). Soul care in the Pentecostal tradition: Creative or pathological resource?

Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, Virginia Beach, VA., April, 1995.

Parker, S. (1992). Led by the Spirit. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for

Pentecostal Studies, Springfield, MO., November, 1992. Available in Drinking from our

own wells: Defining a Pentecostal-charismatic spirituality. Papers presented at annual

meeting of society for Pentecostal studies, Cheryl Johns, Ed. http://www.sps-

usa.org/#/store

Professional Presentations: Regional and State

Parker, S. (2016). The capacity for concern: Winnicott on self-transcendence as a therapeutic

goal. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, East Region, Virginia Beach, VA, October, 28-29.

Parker, S. (2016). Metaphors of the Christian narrative for counselors. Presentation at the Ph.D.

residency for School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent University, August.

Parker, S. (2016). Affective dimensions of spirituality. Six hour workshop at Gordon-Conwell

course on Global Spirituality, Bessemer, AL, January 19.



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Parker, S. (2015). Play and spiritual formation: A Winnicottian perspective. Presentation at the

Annual Conference of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, East Region,

Philadelphia, PA, October, 16-17.

Jacobs, L. & Parker, S. (2015). Object Relations Theory and internal experience. Poster

presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, East Region, Philadelphia, PA, October, 16-17.

Parker, S. (2015). Prayer in counseling: Ethical, professional and spiritual considerations.

Presentation at the Master’s residency for School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent

University, August, 12.

Parker, S., Bhattacharjee, K., George, S., Koster, M. & Scott, N. (2014). Personality theory and

religiosity. Chair for symposium at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association

for Psychological Studies, East Region, Bethesda, MD, November, 14-15.

Parker, S. (2014). Relational integration and the ability to play: A Winnicottian perspective on

healing and growth. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association

for Psychological Studies, East Region, Bethesda, MD, November, 14-15.

Parker, S. (2014). The Holy Spirit in counseling. Presentation at the Master’s residency for

School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent University, August.

Parker, S. (2013). The true self and the ability to play: A Winnicottian vision of human

flourishing. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, East Region, Virginia Beach, VA, November 8-9.

Parker, S. (2012). Spirituality of the Christian therapist: Insights from D.W. Winnicott.

Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, East Region, Chambersburg, PA, November 9-11.

Parker, S. (2011). Information or formation: Implications for Christian education. Respondent to

Faculty Seminar with James K. A. Smith, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA

Parker, S. (2011). Spirituality in counseling. Presentation for Dr. Garrett McCauliffe’s Graduate

Counseling Course in Social and Cultural Issues, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

Parker, S. (2010). Psychological differences in shame vs. guilt: Implications for clinicians.



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Presentation at the Virginia Counselors Association Annual Conference, Williamsburg,

VA, November 11-13.


Presentation at the Bi-Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Counselor

Education and Supervision, Williamsburg, VA, October 28-30.

Parker, S. (2010). What is integration? Presentation for School of Psychology and Counseling,

Regent University, Preview Week-end, Virginia Beach, VA.

Parker, S. (2010). Spirituality in counseling. Presentation for Dr. Garrett McCauliffe’s Graduate

Counseling Course in Social and Cultural Issues, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.




Parker, S. (2009). Spirituality in counseling. Panel Discussant for Dr. Garrett McCauliffe’s

Graduate Counseling Course in Social and Cultural Issues, Old Dominion University,

Norfolk, VA.

Parker, S. (2009). Spirituality in counseling. Panel Discussant for Dr. Garrett McCauliffe’s

Graduate Counseling Course in Social and Cultural Issues, Old Dominion University,

Norfolk, VA.

Parker, S. (2008). Working with Pentecostal-charismatic beliefs in therapy. Presentation at the

Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, East,

Chambersburg, PA, November 7-9, 2008.

Parker, S., Atkinson, A. & Maslowe, K. (2008). The religious journey of Karen Horney.

Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological

Studies, East, Chambersburg, PA, November 7-9, 2008.

Parker, S. (2008). Faith Development Theory: A growth oriented approach for supervision of

spiritual and religious issues. Presentation at the Bi-Annual Meeting of the Southern

Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, Houston, TX, October 23-25,

2008.

Parker, S. (2008). Working with conservative Christian clients in therapy. Panel Discussant for

Dr. Garrett McCauliffe’s Graduate Counseling Course in Social and Cultural Issues, Old

Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.

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Parker, S. (2007). Spirituality in therapy: A Faith Development perspective. Presentation at the

Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies, East,

Chambersburg, PA, November 9-11, 2007.

Parker, S. & Davis, W. (2007). Take up your mask and follow me: The development and

dynamics of the false self in Christian contexts. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the

Christian Association for Psychological Studies, East, Chambersburg, PA, November 9-

11, 2007.

Parker, S. (2007). Faith Development Theory as a context for counseling on religious/spiritual

issues. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Virginia Counselors Association,

Portsmouth, VA, November 7-9, 2007.

Vuncannon, J. & Parker, S. (2007). Attachment style and forgiveness in romantic relationships:

Latest research and applications for counselors. Presentation at the Annual Conference of

the Virginia Counselors Association, Portsmouth, VA, November 7-9, 2007.

Parker, S. (2007). Working with conservative Christian clients in therapy. Presentation to Dr.

Tammi Milliken’s Human Services class at Old Dominion University.

Parker, S. & Blagen, M. (2006). Designing student projects that promote integration of theory

and practice. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Virginia Counselors

Association, Williamsburg, VA, November 15-17, 2006.

Parker, S. (2006). Using website development in counselor education and marketing. Roundtable

session at the Bi-Annual Conference of the Southern Association for Counselor

Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL, September 7-9, 2006.

Parker, S. & Blagen, M. (2006). Designing student projects that promote integration of theory

and practice. Presentation at the Bi-Annual Conference of the Southern Association for

Counselor Education and Supervision, Orlando, FL, September 9, 2006.

Parker, S., Lowe, K. & Vuncannon, J. (2005). Joys and challenges of an online Ph.D. in

counselor education. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Counselors

Association, Portsmouth, VA, November 16-18, 2005.

Parker, S., Stewart, S. & Miller, A. (2005). Using website development in counselor education

and marketing. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Counselors

Association, Portsmouth, VA, November 16-18, 2005.

Parker, S. (2005). The divine plan for human love: An Object Relations perspective on Knowing

and Loving God. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies, East, Chambersburg, PA, November 11-13, 2005.

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Parker, S. (2004). Faith Development Theory as a context for consultation/ supervision of

spiritual/religious issues in therapy. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Christian

Association for Psychological Studies, East, Chambersburg, PA, November 12-14, 2004.


Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Counselors Association,

Williamsburg, VA., November 19-21, 2003.

Parker, S. (2003) Supervision/consultation for spiritual/religious issues in counseling,

Presentation at Bi-Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association for

Counselor Education and Supervision (SACES), Chattanooga, TN., September 4-5, 2003.


Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Southeastern Association for Counselor

Education and Supervision (SACES), Chattanooga, TN., September 4-5, 2003.

Parker, S. (2002). Supervision/consultation for religious and spiritual issues in counseling.

Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Counselors Association,

Williamsburg, VA, November 13-15, 2002.

Parker, S. (2002). Biblical Counseling: Preliminary research report. Presentation at the Annual

Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies East,

Bethesda, MD, November 1-3, 2002.

Thomas, R. & Parker, S. (2002). A theology of shame: Irenaeus on Genesis three.


Studies East, Bethesda, MD, November 1-3, 2002.

Parker, S. (2001). Faith Development Theory: A growth-oriented approach to religion and

spirituality. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Counselors

Association, Richmond, VA, November 7-10, 2001.

Parker, S. (2000). Fowler’s faith stages: Implications for counselors. Presentation at the Annual

Meeting of the Virginia Counselors Association, Roanoke, VA, November

15-18, 2000.

Parker, S. (2000). Toward a biblical theory of personality. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of

the Christian Association for Psychological Studies-East, Waymart, PA, November 3-5,

2000.

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Kilian, M. & Parker, S. (2000). Wesleyan spirituality: Implications for clinical practice.


Studies-East, Waymart, PA, November 3-5, 2000.

Parker, S. (2000). Fowler’s faith stages: Implications for counselors. Presentation at the Third

Annual Conference on Counseling and Spirituality, Gannon University, Erie, PA,

September 22-23, 2000.

Brady, B., Newton, J. & Parker, S. (1999). Using Attachment Theory to understand and deepen

relationship with God. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Christian

Association for Psychological Studies-East, Northeast, MD, October 1-3, 1999.

Parker, S. & Gatewood, J. (1999). School violence. Presentation at the Tidewater Tech

Guidance Counselor Workshop on Youth Violence, Safety, & Education, Virginia Beach,

VA, June 3, 1999.

Parker, S., Brady, B., Hubbard, K. & Newton, J. (1999). Using Attachment Theory to understand

and deepen relationship with God. Presentation at the American Association of Christian

Counselors Regional Conference, Washington, DC, March, 5-6, 1999.

Parker, S. (1998). Fowler’s faith stages: Implications for Christian therapists. Paper presented at

the Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies-East, Ladore

Lodge, PA, November 6-8, 1998.

Parker, S. (1998). Hearing God’s voice: Developmental history and adult religious experience.

Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Christian Association for

Psychological Studies East, Ladore Lodge, PA, November 6-8, 1998.

Parker, S. (1998). Fowler’s faith stages: Implications for therapists. Presentation at the Annual

Fall Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association, Richmond, VA,

November 4-6, 1998.

Parker, S. & Jefferson, G. (1997). Diversity includes religion. Presentation at the

“Crossing Borders and Cultures” Multicultural Conference on Theory and Practice in

Education, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA., May, 1997.

Parker, S. (1995). Using Fowler’s stages of faith in Christian counseling. Paper presented at

the Regional Conference of the American Association of Christian

Counselors, Tampa, FL, November, 1995.

Martin, D., Martin, M & Parker, S. (1995). Using multimedia to teach ethics and professional

issues in counseling. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia

Counselors Association, Norfolk, VA, November, 1995.

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Parker, S. (1995). Fowler’s stages of Faith Development: Implications for the Christian

counselor. Paper presented at the Regional Conference of the American Association of

Christian Counselors, Philadelphia, PA., March, 1995.

Parker, S. (1982). Developmental theory in making moral judgments. Presentation for the

Delaware State Hospital, Continuing Professional Education Seminars, Wilmington, DE,

March, 1982.

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Workshops/Seminars Conducted

Affective Dimensions of Spirituality. Six hour workshop, Gordon-Conwell DMin course,

Bessemer, AL, Jan 19, 2016.

Restoring the Soul, Nine hour local church seminar, Virginia Beach, May-June, 2013

When God Surprises Us, 9 hour local church seminar, Virginia Beach, Aug-Sept, 2012

Healing Encounters, Twelve hour local church seminar, Virginia Beach, May-June, 2011

Marriage Enrichment, Local Church Seminar, Virginia Beach, January-February, 2006

Self-Esteem, Local Church Seminar, Virginia Beach, VA, October, 2002.

Youth Violence, Safety, & Education, Tidewater Area Guidance Counselors, June, 1999.

The Syllabus as a Teaching Tool, Master Instructor Program, Regent, December, 1998.

Preparing the Teaching Portfolio, for Master Instructor Program, Regent, January, 1998.

Healing Hurts-Restoring Relationships, Local Church Conference, Portsmouth, VA,

September, 1996.

Understanding Oneself and Others, Leadership Retreat, Anchorage, AK, February, 1993.

Basic Human Needs: Relationship, Youth Retreat, Minneapolis, MN, December, 1991.

Teaching Creative Thinking, Faculty Workshop, Tomlinson College, August, 1990.

Pastoral Counseling. Twelve hour workshop presented at Minister's Conference,

Willersley Castle, Derbyshire, England, March, 1989.

Pastoral Counseling. Five hour workshop presented at Minister's Conference,

Birmingham, England, November, 1988.

Pastoral Psychology. Ten hour workshop for Pastors Conference, Cambridge, OH, June,

1987.

Avoiding Burnout. Six hour workshop at Leadership Conference, PA, October, 1986.

Christian Counseling. Twelve hour workshop presented for ministers and Christian lay

leaders at Bible Training Institute, Cleveland, TN, each May, 1984-88.

Professional Workshops/Training Attended

Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation 7/16 (5 hrs)

Cognitive Processing Therapy, MUSC 7/16 (9 hrs)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy, MUSC/Veterans Affairs 7/16 (10 hrs)

Using Trauma-focused Cognitive-behavioral Therapy w/ Childhood Grief 7/16 (6 hrs)

Psychological First Aid, NCTSN 6/16 (6 hrs)

Skills for Psychological Recovery, NCTSN 6/16 (5 hrs)

Trauma-focused Cognitive-behavioral therapy, MUSC 5/16 (10 hrs)

DSM 5 Workshop, Regent University 8/13 (6 hrs)

Addressing Challenges and Issues in Counseling, ODU 4/12 (4 hrs)

Using Expressive Arts in Group Work, P. Paisley, ODU 12/11 (4 hrs)

Addressing Issues of Aging in Marriage and Family Therapy, P. Stevens, ODU, 11/11 (4 hrs)

Ethical and Effective School Counseling w/ Diverse Populations, T. Grothaus, 10/11 (4 hrs)

Introduction to Adlerian Psychology, North Amer. Society of Adlerian Psych. 10/10 (20 hrs)

Role of Clinical Supervision in Developing Effective Counselors, J. Benshoff, ODU 7/10 (4 hrs)

Ethical and Legal Challenges in Mental Health, T. Remley, ODU 9/10 (4 hrs)

Group Work for Practitioners, D. Capuzzi, ODU 10/09 (6 hrs)

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Wellness and Habit Change: Creating Wellness Lifestyles, Myers & Sweeney, ODU 7/09 (6 hrs)

Wading Through the Data Swamp: Program Evaluation 201, 7/09 (4 hrs)

Silence Hurts: Alcohol Abuse and Violence against Women, 7/09 (4 hrs)

Perspectives in Psychiatry: A Clinical Update, 7/09 (6 hrs)

At Any Age, It Does Matter: Substance Abuse and Older Adults, 7/09 (6 hrs)

Critical Curriculum on Psychotropic Medications, 6/09 (6 hrs)

University of Florida CME: Alcohol Addiction, 6/09 (16 hrs)

Role of Medication in Alcohol & Substance Dependence, 6/09 (4 hrs)

Unified, Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders, David Barlow, 3/09 (4 hrs)

Spirituality: Resiliency, Relational Enhancement, and Well Being, J. Miranti, ODU, 3/09 (6 hrs)

Adlerian Theory and Therapy, Johns Hopkins University, Spring, 2009 (15 hours)

Fellowship Program, Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, Sept 2007-March 2008 (15 hrs)

Colloquia, Washington Center for Psychoanalysis, Bethesda, MD, January 6, 2007 (6 hours)

How to Write a CACREP Self-Study, CACREP, 10/2006 (7 hours); 4/2011 (7 hours)

Science and Practice of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, April 7, 2006 (5 hours)

Object Relations Theory, Johns Hopkins University, Fall 2005 (15 hours)

Theory and Practice of Clinical Supervision, Johns Hopkins University, Summer 2005 (15 hours)

Ethics Workshop, Center for Ethical Practice, Newport News, VA, November 12, 2004 (6 hours)

Introduction to Psychodynamic Counseling, Johns Hopkins University, Spring 2004 (15 hours)

Psychopharmacology for Counselors, James Madison University, Summer 2004 (15 hours)

Aging Brain, Institute for Natural Resources, Norfolk, VA, March 24, 2004 (6 hours)

Overview of the DSM, Old Dominion University, Summer 2002 (15 hours)

Supervision for Success, James Madison University, Summer 2002 (15 hours)

Treating Anxiety, Depression and Anger, Albert Ellis, Norfolk, VA, April 19, 2002 (6 hours)

CACREP Site Visitor Training, Athens, GA, October, 2001 (3 hours)

Psychotherapy for DSM-IV Religious/Spiritual Problems, Norfolk, VA, February, 1998 (12 hrs)

Sexual Abuse: Helping Survivors, D.S. deBarardinis, Norfolk, VA, August, 1996 (6 hours)

Healing the Heart, David Allen and Les Carter, Norfolk, VA, November, 1994 (7 hours)

Well-Being: 7 Dimension Model, Howard Clinebell, Norfolk, VA, April, 1994 (6 hours)

Applying Psychoanalytic Developmental Theory, Jerome Blackmon, EVMS, 9/93-3/94 (12 hrs)

Teaching Workshops/Training Attended

Photoshop Basics, Regent University, Fall 2008 (4 hours)

Quality Matters Rubric, Regent University, Fall 2008 (8 hours)

Online Instructional Design Certification, Regent University, Fall 2008 (6 hours)

Blackboard Certification, Regent University, Spring 2006 (8 hours)

Master Instructor Program, Regent University, September 1997-May 1998 (28 hours)

Using Metaphor in the Classroom, Tony Grasha, Virginia Consortium, October 19, 1996 (6 hrs)

Syllabus Design and Construction, Virginia Consortium for Teaching, October 7, 1995 (6 hours)

Workshop for New Teachers, Virginia Consortium for Teaching, September 15-16, 1995 (9 hrs)

Classroom Assessment Techniques, Tony Angelo, Virginia Consortium, October, 1994 (6 hours)

Teaching Styles, Mary Wieman, Virginia Consortium for Teaching, September, 1994 (6 hours)

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Unpublished Writings

CACREP Self-Study for Regent University, 2014

CACREP Self-Study for Regent University, 2007

CACREP Self-Study for Regent University, DC Campus, 2004

CACREP Self-Study for Regent University, Virginia Beach Campus, 1999

Other Activities

2002-2006 Participant in the International Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue,

(Ecumenical Committee). Report “On Becoming a Christian” published 2009.

Member, Board of Directors/Advisors for Christian Association for Psychological Studies

Eastern Region, 2006-2014

Track Coordinator, Spirituality and Pastoral Care, Christian Association for

Psychological Studies Annual Conference, 2007

Conference Director, Christian Association for Psychological Studies, East 2009

Program Chair, Christian Association for Psychological Studies-Eastern Region, 2002

Interviewed by Philadelphia Inquirer about people hearing God speak, March, 2006

Featured in “Regent News” concerning the Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue

Interviewed by American Family Radio, August 26, 2003 regarding International Roman

Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue

CACREP Site Team Member, 2003, 2007 (2)

Ad hoc reviewer for Journal of Psychology and Theology, Journal of Psychology and

Christianity, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, Journal of Muslim Studies, Review

of Religious Research, U. of CA Press

Professional Affiliations:

Member of Christian Association for Psychological Studies, 1994-present

Member of American Counseling Association, 1998-present

Member of Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, 1998-2014

Member of Virginia Counselors Association, 1998-2011

Member, Association for Spirituality, Ethics, and Religious Values in Counseling, 1998-2002

Member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, 1996-2008

Member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion 1996-2008

Member of APA, Division 36 (Psychology of Religion), 2008-2011

Member of American Association of Christian Counselors, 1993-2006, 2011

Member of American Academy of Religion, 1991-2002

Member of Religious Research Association, 1996-2000

Member of Society for Biblical Literature, 1991-1992

Member of Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, 1982-1983

Vice-President/Member, Chattanooga Chap., Amer. Society for Training & Develop., 1974-1975

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Awards and Honors:

Faculty Excellence Award for Service, Fall 2015, Regent University

William L. Hathaway Outstanding Faculty Award, 2012, Regent University SPC

Outstanding Teacher of the Year, 1998, Regent University

Teacher of the Year, 1998, Regent University School of Counseling and Human Services

Advisor of the Year, 1991, Tomlinson College

Wilbur T. Elmore Prize, 1981, Eastern Baptist Seminary (for original research)

Cum laude, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

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