Associate Staff Ministry: Thriving Personally, Professionally, and Relationally - Paperback

by Kevin E. Lawson (Author), Mick Boersma (Author)

Based on research with over 600 veteran associate staff members in a multiple denominations, and illustrated with stories from veteran associate staff members, Lawson and Boersma present a four-part model that will help people in associate staff roles thrive in all aspects of their lives.

Author Biography

Kevin E. Lawson served as an church associate staff member for eleven years before moving to seminary teaching. He has a passion for strengthening the teaching and discipleship ministries of the church, and the preparation and support of church staff members. He currently serves as director of the PhD and EdD programs in educational studies at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Mick Boersma is professor of Christian Ministry & Leadership and Chaplain of Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California. He served as an associate in worship and youth ministries before leading a congregation as senior pastor for several years. As part of his service at Talbot, Mick and his wife Rolane provide encouragement to seminary alumni throughout the world.