Curriculum Vita(1) - Biola University

Curriculum Vita
Jane L. Carr, Ph.D.
Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
13800 Biola Ave., La Mirada, CA 90639
jane.carr@biola.edu
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Education
Talbot School of Theology (2000)
Biola University
La Mirada, CA.
Master of Science in Counseling
California State University of Fullerton (1991)
Fullerton, CA.
Emphasis in Marriage, Family, Child Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Recreation/Camp Administration
Biola University (1988)
La Mirada, CA.
Minor in Bible
Professional Experience
Biola University/Talbot School of Theology
Associate Professor of Christian Education (2002-Present)
Yorba Linda Friends Church
Leadership Development Team Leader (2005-Present, part-time)
Parent/Family Ministry Director (2002-2004, part-time)
Executive Director of Administration & Staff Development (2001-2002)
Life Development Ministry – Children, Student, & Singles’ (1998-2001)
Director of Children’s Ministry (1988-1998)
Biola University/Talbot School of Theology
Adjunct Professor, Department of Christian Education (1996 - 2001)
Gospel Light Publications
Consultant (1991 - 1998)
Certifications
• Strengths Performance Coach Level I: Top Five Themes for Individuals, Gallup
• Co-Active Coaching Certification (CPCC), Coaches Training Instititute (CTI)

Professional Presentations
• Seminars, workshops, and teacher trainings in local churches and in
organizations such as International Network of Children’s Ministries, Christian
Ministries Training Association, and Associated Christian Schools International.
International training and development of Children’s Ministry leaders in Guatemala,
Ukraine, and Nepal.
• NAPCE (2006) Research Presentation. Equipping Kids.
• Children’s Spirituality Conference (2006) Research Presentation. Kids in
Ministry.
• NAPCE (2003) Professional Presentation Track. Beyond the Classroom:
Establishing Vital Internship Opportunities for Students.
• NAPCE (2001) Presentation of doctoral research. Job Satisfaction among
Children’s Ministry Professionals and Implications for Higher Education.
Professional Associations
North American Professors of Christian Education (NAPCE) since 2002
Christian Education Journal (CEJ)
• Book Review Editor, Christian Education Journal (CEJ)
(Spring 2009-Present)
• Area Book Review Editor, Christian Education Journal (CEJ)
(Spring 2004-Spring 2009)
Pastoral Adisory Committee Member, Evangelical Christian Credit Union (ECCU) since
2005
International Coaching Federation (ICF)
• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) since 2011
Publications
• 2008 Children’s Ministry Magazine (March/April). Article – “Mentoring”.
• 2008 Children’s Ministry Magazine (Nov./Dec.). Article – “Interns 101”.
• 2008 Nurturing Children’s Spirituality. Wipf and Stock. Contributing author –
Chapter 12 “Equipping Children For Ministry”.
• 2007 Christian Education Journal. Book Review – “Protecting Your Church
Against Sexual Predators”.
• 2005 Management Essentials for Christian Ministries. Broadman &
Holman Publishers. Contributing author – Chapter 18 “Mentoring
In Ministry”.
• 2004 Christian Education Journal. Book Review – “Growing a Healthy
Children’s Ministry”.
• 2003 Soul Deep: Teen Devotional. Barbour Publishing. Contributing author.
• 2000 An Investigation into Job Satisfaction among Female and Male Protestant
Children’s Ministry Professionals. Doctoral Dissertation, Talbot School
of Theology, Biola University.

Honors
North American Professors of Christian Education Scholastic Recognition in 2001 for
Outstanding Scholarship and Commitment to the Field of Christian Education.