Faculty Focus: Dr. Karen Grant, Professor of Youth Ministry, Family and Culture

B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., California State University, Stanislaus; M.A., Moody Bible Institute; Bible Certificate, D.Min., Columbia International University

Dr. Karen Grant joined the CIU faculty in 2001 and continues to teach Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture courses in the Seminary & School of Ministry. Before coming to Columbia, she served as senior high women’s director and junior high director in congregations in Illinois. She has ministered cross-culturally in South Africa, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. She is currently serving as the Youth Director at her church and on the board of directors for a camp & conference center.

Published books:

Contributor to Breaking the Gender Barrier in Youth Ministry: The emerging role of women in youth leadership. (Chapter 11: Thinking Creatively) Victor Books. (1995)

Contributor to Youth Ministry: What’s Gone Wrong & How to Get in Right. Abingdon Press. (2013)

Contributor to Studies on the Go: James, 1-2 Peter, & 1-3 John. Zondervan (2014)