Shane W. Parker
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007
Dissertation: “Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Adolescent Short-Term Mission Methodology”
Master of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2003
Master of Arts in New Testament, Columbia Biblical Seminary, 2000
Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Pastoral Ministries, Columbia International University, 1999
RESEARCH INTEREST
Dr. Parker is interested in research projects in the following areas: pastoral theology and leadership; organizational leadership; ecclesiology; historical theology.
Dr. Parker serves as affiliate professor of leadership and educational ministries. Prior to his service at Southwestern, Dr. Parker served for 15 years in teaching and administration in at several institutions of Christian Higher Education. He also brings more than 20 years of pastoral ministry experience to the classroom.
Dr. Parker is the co-author of The Pastor’s Life: Practical Wisdom from the Puritans (Christian Focus, 2019) and Leading from the Foundation Up: How Fearing God Builds Stronger Leaders (RHB, 2023), as well as the co-author with Michael Wilder Transformission: Making Disciples through Short-term Missions (B&H, 2010). Additionally, he has contributed journal articles to the Christian Educational Journal, the Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry, and the Puritan Reformed Journal. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Society of Professors in Christian Education, and regularly attends and presents at their national conferences
2023-Present, Executive Pastor, Riverland Hills Baptist Church, Columbia, SC
2020-2023 Congregational Preacher, Willow Ridge Church, Lexington, SC
2017-2020 Congregational Preacher, Oak Park Baptist Church, Jeffersonville, IN
2014-2016 Church Planter and Lead Pastor, Midlands Church, Columbia, SC
2011-2014 Pastor, Leadership Development Director, Crossroads Church, Columbia, SC
2008-2010 Leadership Development Coordinator and Coach, WorldVenture Missions, Littleton, CO
2008-2010 Congregational Preacher and Community Group Leader, Radius Church, Lexington, SC
2005-2008 Associate Pastor, Gardenside Baptist Church, Lexington, KY
2001-2004 Next Generation Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Wake Forest, NC
2001 Camp Pastor and Speaker, LifeWay MFuge Camps
2000 Camp Pastor and Speaker, LifeWay Centrifuge Camps
1998-2000 Minister of Youth and College Students, FBC of West Columbia, West Columbia, SC
“The Eagle Wing of Imagination: Methods for Vivid Pastoral Writing in the Works of Thomas Brooks.” In Puritan Reformed Journal (Winter 2021).
“Forming our View on Abortion as those Formed by God: A Reflection on Psalm 139.” In The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry (Fall 2019).
“The Function of Short-term Mission Experiences in Christian Formation.” In The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry (Fall 2014).
“The Supervisor as Mentor-Coach in Field Education.” In Christian Education Journal (Spring 2009).
With Hal Pettegrew. “The Landscape of Christian Education in ABHE Accredited Schools.” In Christian Education Journal Supplemental Issue (Spring 2009).