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Robert J. (Bob) Young, D.Min.

Preaching Minister, Main and Oklahoma Church of Christ, McAlester, Oklahoma

Minister, Missionary, Professor, Consultant, Workshop and Seminar Speaker, Interim Ministry Consultant

Contents
| Education | Training | Professional History | Teaching-Academic Experience | Special Interests | Publications |
| Papers and Presentations | Articles | Sermons | Seminars and Workshops | Mission Activities | Personal |

EDUCATION

• D.Min., Preaching and Church Growth, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas, 1994. [Read my doctoral thesis.]
• Administering and Interpreting Psychological Tests, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas.
• Restoration Church History, Harding Graduate School of Religion, Memphis, Tennessee.
• Church History and Theology, Phillips Theological Seminary, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• M.A., Ministry (magna cum laude), Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 1990.
• B.A., Bible and Biblical Languages (summa cum laude), Oklahoma Christian University, 1970.
• Music, Mathematics and Chemistry, Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas.

SPECIAL TRAINING

• PREPARE-ENRICH Inventories.
• Couple Communication Program certification.
• American Cancer Society, Clergy Oncology Residency Program.
• American Guidance Service, Family Development Seminars.
• Fishers of Men.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY in MINISTRY AND EDUCATION

• 2007-present, Minister, Main and Oklahoma Church of Christ, McAlester, Oklahoma.
• 2006-2007, Minister for Hispanics, Edmond Church of Christ, Edmond, Oklahoma.
• 2006-2007, Minister, Wellston Church of Christ, Wellston, Oklahoma.
• 2005-2006, Interim Minister, 29th and Yale Church of Christ, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• 2004-2007, Director, Graduate Bible [Graduate School of Theology], Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
• 2002-2004, Minister, Main and Oklahoma Church of Christ, McAlester, Oklahoma.
• 2001-2002, Senior Vice President for Administrative Services, Ohio Valley (College) University, Vienna, West Virginia.
• 1999-2001, Executive Vice President, Ohio Valley (College) University, Vienna, West Virginia.
• 1997-1999, Dean of Service Learning, Ohio Valley (College) University, Vienna, West Virginia.
• 1995-2002, Bible Program Chair, Professor of Bible, Lectureship Director, Ohio Valley (College) University, Vienna, West Virginia.
• 1992-1995, Prison Ministry, Eddie Warrior Correctional Center, Taft, Oklahoma.
• 1987-1995, Minister, Fort Gibson Church of Christ, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.
• 1976-1987, Minister, Holmes Road Church of Christ, Lansing, Michigan.
• 1974-1976, Minister, Plymouth Church of Christ, Plymouth, Michigan.
• 1972-1974, Minister, Fifteenth Street Church of Christ, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• 1970-1972, Minister, Dierks, Arkansas Church of Christ.
• 1969-1970, Preaching, Okeene, Oklahoma Church of Christ.
• 1968-1969, Student Ministry, West Main Church of Christ, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
• 1967-1968, Preaching, Penalosa Church of Christ, Penalosa, Kansas.

ACADEMIC AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE

• 2004-2007, Director, Graduate Bible [now Graduate School of Theology], Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
  • Graduate Courses
    • Current Challenges and Directions in Ministry
    • Congregational Leadership
    • Small Group Ministry
• 2003-2004, Adjunct professor, Adult Degree Completion program, Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
• 2000-2004, Adjunct professor, Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
  • Courses
    • Expository Preaching (May 2000)
    • Worship (May 2001)
    • Church Administration (May 2002)
    • Expository Preaching (May 2002)
    • Personal Spiritual Development (July 2003)
    • The Book of Hebrews (July 2003)
    • Biblical and Theological Foundations for Ministry (June-July, 2004)
• 1995-2002, Ohio Valley University
  • Professor of Bible
  • Director of Bible and Ministry Program
  • Courses [syllabi available online are linked]
  • General Education:
    • Introduction to the Bible (Honors)
    • Life of Christ (Honors)
    • Christian Thought
    • Personal Spiritual Development
  • General Education (Adult Education Curriculum):
    • Biblical Perspectives
    • Integration of Biblical Principles
    • Life Applications of Biblical Values
  • Languages:
    • Greek 1
    • Greek 2
    • Greek Readings 3
    • Greek Readings 4
    • Greek Independent Studies, Guided Research, Special Topics
  • Ministry:
    • Introduction to Ministry Seminar
    • Sermon Preparation and Delivery
    • Advanced Homiletics
    • Personal Evangelism and Church Growth
    • Church Education Program
    • Ministry/Missions Field Laboratory
    • Ministry Practicum
    • Church Organization and Leadership Dynamics
    • Senior Seminar/Bible Comprehensive
  • History:
    • Christian Thought
    • Reformation/Restoration Church History
  • Doctrinal:
    • Old Testament Doctrine
    • New Testament Doctrine
  • Textual:
    • Luke-Acts
    • Gospel of John
    • 1 Corinthians
    • Selected Pauline Epistles
    • Pastoral Epistles
    • Jesus the Master Teacher
• 1992-1995, Oklahoma Christian University
  • Guest lecturer, Graduate Bible classes
  • Off-site adjunct professor (course offered for credit in prison ministry): New Life Behavior (Social Studies Elective)

PUBLICATIONS

Theses

• 1994. Building Cohesion in Church Leadership Teams [Read my doctoral thesis.].
• 1989. Why Baby Boomers Buy Into the Church [master's thesis].

Books/Handbooks

• 2002. Developing a Planning Model for the Smaller Church, online edition.
• 2001. Supplement to MLA 4^th Edition, online edition.
• 1996. Handbook to the Practicum Experience at Ohio Valley College.
• 1996. Supplement to MLA 4^th Edition.

Study Guides

• 1997. Biblical Perspectives for the Adult Learner.
• 1997. Integration of Biblical Principles for the Adult Learner.
• 1997. Life Applications of Biblical Values for the Adult Learner.
• 1995. Authentic Living in a Shadowy World: Studies in James.
• 1995. Expectant and Encouraged: Confident That Christ Is Coming Again! (1 Thessalonians).
• 1994. Vertical Wisdom for Horizontal Living: Studies in Proverbs.
• 1993. Spiritual Living in a Secular World: Studies in 1 Thessalonians.
• 1988. Developing Spiritual Maturity: Studies in 1 Corinthians.
• 1979. The Major Prophets: A Study for Men.

Articles

• "Head, Heart, and Hands: A Model for Transformational Leadership," in Leadership Principles: as Exemplified in the Life of Howard Norton, ed. David Duncan (Chickasha, OK: Yeoman Press, 2005).
• "Ministry Ethics" (Enrichment, Fall 2004).
• "Another Look at the Case for Singing," (Christian Chronicle, June 2004).
• "Thoughts on Worship," (Christian Chronicle, September 2000).
• "What Will 21st Century Ministers Do?" (Ministry, Spring 1992).
• "Thinking About Ministry" (Ministry, Fall 1991).
• Periodic articles, Power For Today.

Bulletin Articles

Articles Available On-Line

Church Publications

• 2002-2004, 2007-2009. Editorials and articles in publications of the Main and Oklahoma Church of Christ, McAlester, Oklahoma.
• 2005-2006. Articles, Monthly Newsletter, Twenty-ninth and Yale Church of Christ, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• 1988-1995. Editorials and articles, The Fort Gibson Family of God, Church of Christ, Fort Gibson, Oklahoma.
• 1976-1987. Editorials and articles, The Holmes Road Newsletter, Holmes Road Church of Christ, Lansing, Michigan.
• Editor, A Time to Live, 1983-85.
• 1974-1976. Articles, The Plymouth Pilgrim, Church of Christ, Plymouth, Michigan.
• Editor, LIVE, 1973-74.
• 1972-1974. Articles, The Fifteenth Street Fellow-helper, Fifteenth Street Church of Christ, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• 1970-1972. Articles, The Dierks Defender, Church of Christ, Dierks, Arkansas.

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

• Michigan Missions Forum, Midland, Michigan, 1984-1987.
• "The Leader's Family," Michigan Christian College Leadership Seminar, 1986.
• "Growing a Church," Oklahoma Christian Lectureship, 1990.
• "Reaching and Teaching Boomers," Abilene Christian University Bible Teachers Workshop, July 1990.
• "Baby Boomers and Church Leadership," Oklahoma Christian Lectureship, 1991.
• "Who Does God Want Us to Reach?" Tulsa Workshop, March 1991.
• "Understanding the Small Church," Abilene Christian University Bible Teachers Workshop, July 1991.
• "Seeking Biblical Grace: Grace Studies in the Churches of Christ," Southwest Region Meeting, Evangelical Theological Society, March 1993.
• "Small Churches are Different," Tulsa Workshop, March 1993.
• Small Church Growth Workshop speaker/teacher, Sunset, Lubbock, Texas, 1993.
• "Clear Choices for Older Churches," Abilene Christian University, Lectureship, 1994.
• "'Touch' in the Gospel of Mark," Ohio Valley College Lectureship, 1996.
• "Returning Blessing for Curses: 1 Peter 3," Harding University Lectureship, 1996.
• "We Have an Authoritative Word," Pan-American Lectureship, Quito, Ecuador, November 1996.
• Studies in Church Growth, Great Lakes Christian College Lectureship, Beamsville, Ontario, 1997.
• "Communicating the Message of Hebrews to Today's World," Ohio Valley College Lectureship, 1998.
• "The Missionary Heart of the Apostle Paul," Baxter Institute Seminario, May 2000.
• "Our Confidence in Christ," Ohio Valley College Lectureship, Ohio Valley College, 2001.
• "The Restoration of Worship," Baxter Institute Seminario, May 2001.
• "The Role of our Christian Colleges in Missions," Pan-American Lectureship panel, Toluca, Mexico, November 2001.
• "Characteristics of Healthy Ministry Teams," Pepperdine Lectureship, 2002.
• "Preaching from the Book of Acts," Oklahoma Christian Lectureship, 2003.
• "The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Spread of Christianity," Harding University Lectureship, 2003.
• "Isaiah: Prophet of Promise," Abilene Christian University Lectureship, 2004.
• Preaching Enrichment Lectures, "Preaching from the Old Testament," Oklahoma Christian University, 2004.
• "Journey as Transformation and Conversion," Oklahoma Christian University Lectureship, 2005.
• "Progress and Joy in the Faith," Ohio Valley University Lectureship, 2008.
• "Current Challenges and Directions in Ministry," Class, Ohio Valley University Lectureship, 2008.
• "The Impact of PAL in Latin American Missions," Pan-American Lectureship, Quito, Ecuador, November 2008.
• Bob also conducts retreats, workshops, and seminars on various topics. In addition to the seminar and presentation topics listed here, other general themes appear below in the list of "Areas of Specialization or Interest".
  • Church: Small Churches
  • Church Dynamics: Healthy Church, Enduring Church, Church Revitalization, Creative Conflict
  • Church Growth: Church Planting, Evangelism
  • Church and Culture: Missional Church, Emergent Church
  • Leadership: Congregational Leadership Development, Leadership Cohesion, Leadership Teams, Equipping
  • Ministry: Ministry Ethics, Interim Ministry, Characteristics of Effective Ministry
  • Missions: Short-term mission teams, Latin American missions, training as a missions method
  • Small Groups: Cell churches, Home churches, SIMPLE churches
  • Teams and Teamwork: Identifying, Building, Integrating, Enhancing, and Renewing Teams

SERMONS

Sermon Index

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

• American Association of Christian Counselors (Charter Member)
• Evangelical Theological Society
• Society of Biblical Literature

SEMINARS and WORKSHOPS

Bob conducts seminars, workshops, and retreats on various topics. In addition to the topics listed here, other general themes appear immediately below in the list of "Areas of Specialization or Interest".

• Church: Small Churches
• Church Dynamics: Healthy Church, Enduring Church, Church Revitalization, Creative Conflict
• Church Growth: Church Planting, Evangelism
• Church and Culture: Missional Church, Emergent Church
• Leadership: Congregational Leadership Development, Leadership Cohesion, Leadership Teams, Equipping
• Ministry: Ministry Ethics, Interim Ministry, Characteristics of Effective Ministry
• Missions: Short-term mission teams, Latin American missions, training as a missions method
• Small Groups: Cell churches, Home churches, SIMPLE churches
• Teams and Teamwork: Identifying, Building, Integrating, Enhancing, and Renewing Teams

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION OR INTEREST

• Evangelism Studies
  • Evangelism in Cross-Cultural and Contemporary Cultural Situations
  • Evangelizing Across the Generations: Understanding the Reality
  • Baby Boomers and the Contemporary Church: What can we expect next?
  • Missional Church Models (SIMPLE, house churches, cell churches, small groups)
  • Increasing Effectiveness for Short-Term and Student Missions Efforts
  • Enhancing Latin American Missions
• Marriage and Family Dynamics
  • Marital Communication: Why Can't We Talk Any More?
  • Developing Spiritual Marriages and Families: Prayer for Couples and Families
  • Models for Effective Marriage Enrichment
  • Developing Spiritual Roots for the Second Half of Marriage
• Practical Ministry Studies
  • Effectively Communicating God's Message through the Preached Word
  • Team Building for Church Leaders
  • Church Leadership Dynamics
  • Congregational Leadership
  • Change, Transitions, and Conflict Resolution
  • Workable Models for Interim Ministry in Churches of Christ
  • Church Dynamics: Small Church, Healthy Church, Enduring Church, The Future of Older Churches
  • Spiritual Formation and Transformation
  • Small Groups Ministry
  • Involvement Ministry
• Missions Studies
  • Teams and Teamwork: Identifying, Building, Integrating, Enhancing, and Renewing Mission Teams
  • Increasing Effectiveness in Latin American Missions
  • Short-Term Missions Dynamics
  • Effective Training Models for Congregational Development on the Mission Field
• Biblical Studies
  • Biblical Text
  • Biblical Languages
• Church History (especially, Restoration and Oklahoma)

MISSION ACTIVITIES

DOMESTIC

• 1972-2009. Ministry and mission work in Michigan (1974-1987), missions presentations and activities throughout the U.S. and in Canada.
• 1997-2002. Sponsor, Ohio Valley College Missions Club, sponsored student missions trips to domestic sites throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic states.

FOREIGN (GENERAL)

1997. Teacher/preacher, Guyana Mission Trip.

1998. Sponsor/speaker, New Zealand Mission Trip, Ohio Valley College students.

LATIN AMERICA

1995. Survey/Research Trip, Honduras, [for Fort Gibson, Oklahoma church].

1996. Speaker, "The God-Breathed Scriptures," Pan-American Lectureship, Quito, Ecuador.

1997. Sponsor, Honduras Mission Trip (OVU).

1999. Sponsor, Honduras Mission Trip (OVU).

1999. Research/Survey trip, Costa Rica.

1999. Pan-American Lectureship, San Salvador, El Salvador.

2000-2003. Guest teacher, English classes, Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2000. Presenter/teacher, Baxter Institute Lectureship, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2000. Professor, "Predicacion Expositiva" (Expository Preaching), Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2001. Speaker/class teacher, Baxter Institute Seminario, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2001. Professor, "La Adoracion" (Worship), Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2001. Panel Participant: "Christian Colleges and Missions," Pan-American Lectureship, Toluca, Mexico.

2002. Professor, "Church Administration" and "Expository Preaching", Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2003. Seminario class, Baxter Institute Seminario, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2003. Professor, "Personal Spiritual Development" seminar; short course in the Book of Hebrews; Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2004. Professor, "Biblical and Theological Foundations for Ministry"; Baxter Institute, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2004. Survey trip, seminar speaker, Iglesia La Fuente, Managua, Nicaragua.

2004. Speaker, Pan-American Lectureship, Antigua, Guatemala.

2005. Seminar presenter, "Developing Homes and Families for the Lord", Escuela Biblia Honduras, Catacamas, Olancho.

2006. Seminar presenter, "Developing Leaders in the Local Congregation", Escuela Biblia Honduras, Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras.

2006. Participant/chaplain, Health Talents International, medical missions/eye surgery team, Montellano, Guatemala.

2006. Speaker, Primer Encuentro Interamericano de Ancianos y Predicadores, Santa Marta, Colombia.

2007. Teacher/speaker, "Leadership Seminar", Nicaragua.

2008. Speaker, Pan-American Lectureship, Quito, Ecuador.

2003-2008. Member of the board of directors; secretary, chairman; Association Amicus, Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

2004-2008. Led and participated in mission trips to Olancho, Honduras.

2007-2008. Mission trip/campaign and cultural/language studies, Guatemala.

Summary Report, My History with Latin American Missions.

PERSONAL

Married to Jan E. Robbins Young, 1969.
We are the parents of three sons (Michael Ethan, Philip Andrew, Geoffrey Adam).
We also have five grandchildren (Skyla Marie, Madison Sky, Nathanael Adam, Joseph Blair, Morgan Jayne).
Hobbies: missions, reading, travel, landscaping and gardening, home maintenance.
Some family pictures are available.
Personal Information updated: March 2009.