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LEADERSHIP AND DISCIPLESHIP Whether it’s family ministry, youth ministry, women’s leadership or other ministry roles, there is great need for prepared leaders in the church. Southern’s programs and courses will prepare you to make disciples in the church through a number of ministries.
Timothy Paul Jones P R O F E S S O R O F C H R I S T I A N FA M I LY M I N I S T R Y
Timothy Paul Jones has been widely recognized as a leading writer and researcher in the fields of apologetics, Christian education and family ministry. Christian Retailing Magazine awarded Jones top honors in 2010 in the Christian education category for his book Christian History Made Easy. Charles Colson listed him as one of “four names you need to know” when responding to the new atheists. Jones has also received the Scholastic Recognition Award from the North American Professors of Christian Education for his research in faith development. Despite his strong academic pedigree, Jones has a unique ability to communicate in an appealing, accessible style that has made
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him popular beyond academic circles. He has authored or contributed to more than a dozen books, including PROOF: Finding Freedom through the Intoxicating Joy of Irresistible Grace, Misquoting Truth, The Family Ministry Field Guide and the CBA bestseller The Da Vinci Codebreaker. Widely sought as a commentator on theological topics, Jones has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs, including WGN Morning News, Fox & Friends, Crosstalk America and Bible Answer Man. At Southern, Jones serves as professor of leadership and church ministry and associate vice president for online education.
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