"'Forbid Not the Little Ones': The Spirituality of Children in Celtic Christian Tradition” Chapter 5 in Nurturing Children’s Spirituality: Christian Perspectives and Best Practices, ed. Holly Catterton Allen, 78-92. Eugene, OR: Cascade, 2008.

Published Reviews

Review of Restructuring Practical Theology: The Impact of Globalization, by John Reader, Religious Studies Review 2009.
Review of Answering the Call in the Spirit: Pentecostal Reflections on a Theology of Vocation, Work and Life, by Terry L. Cross, Pneuma Review Vol. 11, Number 4 (Fall 2008): 63-64.
Review of Evangelical Feminism: A New Path to Liberalism by Wayne Grudem, Religious Studies Review Vol. 33 Issue 2 (April 2007): 114-115.

Articles in Encyclopedias

"Art-Painting", core article in The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, ed, George Kurian. Oxford, England: Blackwell, 2008.
"Art-Sculpture", core article in The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, ed. George Kurian. Oxford, England: Blackwell, 2008.
"Rights of Women" interpretive article (1,000 words) in The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, ed. George Kurian. Oxford, England: Blackwell, 2008.
"Spirituality", core article in The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, ed. George Kurian. Oxford, England: Blackwell, 2008.
"Spiritual Formation", core article in The Encyclopedia of Christian Civilization, ed. George Kurian. Oxford, England: Blackwell, 2008.

Journal and Other Articles

"Renewing our Vision for Healing Missions" in Sharing: A Journal of Christian Healing Vol. 76, No. 5 (June/July, 2008): 7-11.
"'Forbid Not the Little Ones': The Spirituality of Children in Celtic Christian Tradition". Christian Education Journal Series 3, Vol. 4, No. 2 (Fall 2007): 238-251.
"The Meaning of Knowledge in Judeo-Christian Perspective: Understanding and Application for Contemporary Contexts". The International Journal of Knowledge,
Culture and Change Management: Proceedings of the Management Conference. Refereed Journal, Fall/Winter, 2004.
"'Surely God is in this place . . .' Reflections on 'holy ground'" Seminary Ridge Review: journal of the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg, PA. Vol. 1, Number 3, Summer, 1999.
"Hymns of Healing, Songs of Assurance" Sharing: A Journal of Christian Healing. San Antonio: Order of St. Luke, April, 2002.
"Lent: A Spirituality of Waiting." Lenten Meditations. Virginia Beach: Episcopal Church in American, Emmanuel Episcopal Church. February, 2002.
"A New Community for Intentional Prayer is Formed." Treasures Old and New. Journal of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches. Issue 4: Pentecost Season, 1999."From Glory to Glory" in SpiritLed Woman, Vol. 1, 1, Aug/Sept. 1998.

Scholarly Papers and Presentations

Women in Pentecostal-Charismatic Leadership Colloquium: Response to Dr. Gaston Espinoza: "Third Class Soldiers": A History of Hispanic Pentecostal Women in Ministry in the U.S. Regent University, June, 2007.
Women in Pentecostal-Charismatic Leadership Colloquium:: Response to Cheryl Bridges Johns: :Spirited Vestments: Why the Anointing is not Enough" Regent University, Feb. 2007.
Women in Pentecostal-Charismatic Leadership Colloquium: Response to Dr. Cavaness: "How Leadership Attitudes Impact Ministering Women: Historical and Missionary Perspectives": Regent University, Oct., 2006.
"'The Government Upon His Shoulders' : Exploring the Impact of the English Bible in United States Presidential Inaugural Speeches” Paper presented for Tyndale Society: Fall Conference, 2004, Regent University.
"The Meaning of Knowledge in Judeo-Christian Perspective: Understanding and Application for Contemporary Contexts" . Paper presented for The Fourth International Conference on Knowledge, Culture and Change in Organizations; University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom, Sept., 2004.
"The Jobian Dilemma: Building Faith in Adversity as Choice and Process: A Biblical Perspective". Christian Association for Psychological Studies; Eastern Regional Conference; Bethesda, MD Fall 2002.
Azusa Street Lectures: "Fire on Azusa Street: Remembering and Revisioning: A Response to Dr. Steven Land's Lecture": Regent University, April 4, 2002.
"Christian Spirituality in the Celtic Tradition: Paradigms for Counseling" 3rd Annual Conference on Spirituality and Counseling. Collaboration with Dr. Peter Prosser, School of Divinity. Gannon University, Fall, 2000.
"Self Fulfillment, Self-Denial and Self-Giving: A Need for Definition." Collaboration with Dr. George Jefferson, School of Psychology and Counseling. Christian Association for Psychological Studies; Eastern Regional Conference; Waymart, PA Fall, 2000.
"Forgiveness as Idea and Practice: The Meaning of Forgiveness in Christian Psychological Studies, East. Conference; Sandy Cove, Maryland, October 10, 1999.
"Communication or Communion? Promoting Authentic Interaction in Online Education for Theological Schools." International Online Conference for Teaching Online in Higher Education, Nov. 9, 1999.
The Azusa Street Lectures. "Women in Ministry": Response to Dr. Judy Brown. Regent University, April 22, 1998.

Awards

Faculty Member of the Year, 2007
Faculty Member of the Year, 2003
Faculty Member of the Year, 1999

Professional Memberships

Order of St. Luke, Chaplain Tidewater Chapter
OSL Region II United States: Representative for Virginia Chapters
Spiritual Formation Alliance
Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality
Society for Pentecostal Studies
The Pneuma Foundation
The Society for Spirituality Theology and Health
Tyndale Society

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