Education
BA, Pastoral Studies, Minor in Biblical Greek. Eugene Bible College. 1988

MA, Biblical Literature, New Testament Specialization. Honors Student. Western Evangelical Seminary (Now George Fox Evangelical Seminary), 1996

MDiv, Educational Ministry Specialization. American Bible Society Award Recipient. Western Seminary. 1999

DMin, Pastoral Leadership, Children's and Family Ministry. Dissertation Title: Praxis of Nurture in Small Churches. Western Seminary. 2009

Ministry Experience

Children's Ministry Volunteer, Open Bible Fellowship, Eugene, Oregon 1983-1991

Children's Ministry Director, Open Bible Fellowship, Eugene, Oregon 1991-1995

Senior Curriculum Consultant, CMD, 2001-2004

For three years I spoke daily with children’s ministry leaders about their curriculum needs and their ministry challenges. Although much of this interaction occurred over the phone and via the web, I also maintained an active speaking schedule at regional conferences and consulted in local church settings. This experience afforded me a broader perspective that has helped me in my own ministry and in my ministry of encouraging other leaders.

Children's Pastor, Portland Open Bible Church, Portland, Oregon 1996-Present

Children's Ministry Consultant, 2001-Present

Children's Pastor Team Member, Kidology.org, 2008-Present

Children's Ministry Think Tank, Ministry-to-Children.com, 2009-Present

College Teaching Experience

Research Scholar in New Testament at Western Evangelical Seminary for Dr. Anthony Casurella, 1995-1996. One year appointment.

Conducted primary source research:

• Prepared the data contained in the critical apparatus of One Peter for detailed text analysis by Dr. Casurella. The result was a 390 page document that laid out the critical apparatus information contained in NA27 so that Dr. Casurella could more easily make interpretive judgments in preparation for a commentary on One Peter.
• Conducted four exhaustive word studies on the following terms: Gospel, Grace, Fellowship, Restoration of the Twelve Tribes. I consulted the following primary sources: The apocrypha, the apostolic fathers, and in the New Testament canon specifically Hebrews, Acts, One and Two Peter, One, Two and Three John, Jude and Revelation. This research was in preparation for articles that Dr. Casurella had been commissioned to write.

Teaching Assistant in New Testament Introduction at Western Evangelical Seminary for Dr. Anthony Casurella, Spring, 1995. One semester appointment

• Graded course work and exams
• Prepared and presented course lectures
• Prepared, presented and graded one major course examination

Teaching Assistant in New Testament Greek at Western Evangelical Seminary for Dr. Mary Kate Morse, Fall, 1995. One Semester appointment.

Teaching Assistant in Hermenuetics at Western Evangelical Seminary for Dr. Bill Vermillion, Fall, 1995. One semester appointment.

Guest Lecturer at George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon, Spring of 1996, Lectured on the Synoptic Gospels.

Guest lecturer at Western Seminary, Portland , Oregon , Educational Ministry, Winter of 2001, Lectured on Sunday School curriculum

Guest lecturer at Northwestern College, St. Paul. Minnesota, Spring of 2004, Lectured on Sunday School curriculum via teleconference.

Guest lecturer at Multnomah Bible College, Portland, Oregon, 2001-2004. Lecturing on Sunday School curriculum and educational ministry.

Guest lecturer at Oregon College of Ministry, Gresham, Oregon , Fall 2004. Children's Ministry and curriculum.

Memberships

Emerging Scholars Network, Member
Ordained Minister with Open Bible Standard Churches
Who‘s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1996.

Research Interests
Children’s ministry: Strategic consideration of cultural influences forming the character and community of emerging generations with a view toward biblical mission through the church; theology and practice of children’s ministry; team leadership and ministry. Web culture, New Testament, Gospel of John, Hebrews, personal evangelism online and off-line.

Areas of expertise
Children's Ministry
Educational Ministry
Children's Ministry Curriculum
Leadership development
Christian Spiritual Formation
New Testament Studies

Workshops Presented
Leading Change in Children's Ministry, Part 1: Learn strategies for evaluating: whether your ministry is growing, at a plateau, or declining and for identifying initial plans of action.

Leading Change in Children's Ministry, Part 2: Learn strategies for developing specific, measurable and realistic goals to propel your ministry into a fresh season of growth.

Leading Change in Children's Ministry, Part 3: Learn to manage change wisely through a focus on relationship, the use of narrative and a shared vision for a preferred future.

Map it and Tell it! Using freehand drawing of Bible land maps to communicate Bible stories visually.

Developing Effective Ministry Teams: Primary keys to developing a team-nurturing ministry environment.

Breaking out of the curve: Recognizing the life-cycle of a ministry and sparking a new upward curve of dynamic growth.

Ancient-future Evangelism for the Web Culture: Making disciples of Jesus Christ in authentic missional community for the good of the world via cutting edge monitored Christian Chat

Which way do I go? Which way do I go? Learn specific strategies for evaluating and choosing curriculum for children's church, Sunday school, or any other ministry opportunity.

Conflict in Children's Ministry: Biblical and practical counsel for guiding volunteers, ministry peers, parents and kids through conflict redemptively. Case studies from Glen’s ministry will be shared and discussed.

T Minus Five and Counting: Learn an effective in-service five step mentoring process for training teachers who will be well equipped to mentor others. A great model for reducing burnout and continually developing new teachers.

Dynamic Storytelling in Children's Ministry: Spark your creativity for developing and presenting life impacting stories that stick in the memories of your audience. Learn simple ideas for costuming, characterization and audience involvement.

Big Dreams for Small Church Children's Ministry: Practical insights for creating momentum with suggestions for curriculum, events and programming.

Missio Praxis in Children's Ministry: Leading your children's ministry to impact the local culture in practical ways for Jesus Christ.

Conferences and Conventions
Northwest Christian Education Conference in Seattle, WA. Guest Speaker and exhibitor, 2002 - 2008

Oregon District Assemblies of God Children's Ministry Conference in Salem, Oregon . Guest Speaker and exhibitor, Spring, 2004

Christian Workers Conference in Spokane, Washington. Guest Speaker and exhibitor, Spring 2002

Portland Children's Ministry Network. Former Director (2004) and board member (1996-2000)

Super Saturday, Child Evangelism Fellowship Conference in Portland, Oregon. Guest speaker and exhibitor. (2003-2007)

Children's Pastor's Conference, San Diego, CA. 2003. Exhibitor

Church Training Events

Sunday, 16 September 2007 3 pm - 6 pm Salem Vineyard Church, Salem, Oregon. Teacher training and consultation. Topics: Dynamic Storytelling in Children's Ministry; Relating Effectively with Parents; Personal and Community Spiritual Formation.

Sunday, 22 April 2007 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Chinese Evangelical Church at Hillsboro, Oregon. Children's Ministry Teacher Training event. Topic: Dynamic Storytelling in Children's Ministry.

Published Articles

Choosing a Curriculum for your Children's Church Worship Hour. Published in Religious Product News Magazine, February, 2008.

"Splinter Child: A Moment With Noah." Published in KidzMatter Kaleidoscope e-newsletter, April, 2008.