Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Don Sanders

Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry (Professor at Large)

Education

EdD The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
MRE Lincoln Christian University
MA Lincoln Christian Seminary
BA St. Louis Christian College

Professional Experience

Teaching

Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry (Professor at Large), Lincoln Christian University; Lincoln, IL (2022-present)
Lecturer in Bible and Ministry, St. Louis Christian College; Florissant, MO (1999-2022)
Presidential Transition Team, St. Louis Christian College; Florissant, MO (2016)
Adjunct Instructor, Central Christian College of the Bible; Moberly, MO (2011)

Ministry

Harvester Christian Church, St. Charles, MO

Leadership Development Pastor (2021-present)
Director, The Merold Institute for Ministry (2014-present)
Staff Development Pastor (2018-2021)
Discipleship Pastor (2017)
Campus Pastor, HCC Troy Campus (2011-2014)
Adult Education Minister (1998-2011)

Bedford Acres Christian Church, Paris, KY

Interim Senior Minister (1996-1997)
Youth Minister (1997-1998)

Wentzville Christian Church, Wentzville, MO

Youth Minister (1991-1995

President, Missouri Christian Convention (2010)

Professional Societies

Society of Professors in Christian Education

Publications

Articles and Essays

“From Critical Thinking to Spiritual Maturity: Connecting the Apostle Paul and John Dewey.” Christian Education Journal 15, no. 1 (2018): 90-104.
“An Ecological Approach for Developing Authentic Leaders in the Church: A Literature Review.” Journal for Applied Christian Leadership 13, no. 1 (Spring 2019): 55-71.

Courses

LS 702 Team-Based Ministry
LS 704 Leading Through Change