Professor of Christian Education (Seminary at Lincoln Christian University)
Office: Restoration Hall 6
Phone: 217 732-3168 ext. 2328
Education
- Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- D. Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- M.A, M.A., M. Div., Cincinnati Bible Seminary
- B.A., Cincinnati Bible College
Appointed to Faculty: 2002
Professional / Academic Activities:
- Associate Dean of Online Programs (Hargrove School of Adult and Graduate Studies at LCU)
Courses
- CE600 Teaching Ministry of the Church
- CE601 Educational Leadership and Administration
- CE605 Human Development and Ministry
- CE606 Education for Spiritual Formation
- CE652 Expository Teaching
- CE663 Theology and History of Christian Education
- HS602 Authentic Leadership
- LS708 Change and Conflict Management in the Church
Publications:
- James Estep, David Roadcup and Gary Johnson, Answer: His Call (Joplin, Missouri: College Press, 2009).
- James Estep, Gregg Allison and Michael Anthony, A Theology for Christian Education. Nashville: Broadman-Holman, 2008.
- Michael J. Anthony and James Estep, Jr. eds. Management Essentials for Christian Ministries (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman-Holman Publishers, 2005) James Estep, Jonathon Kim, Alvin Kuest, and Mark Maddix, with Michael Barton. C.E.: The Heritage of Christian Education. (Joplin: College Press, 2003)
Additional Professional Experience:
- Provost, Kentucky Christian University (Grayson, Kentucky), 2000-2002
- Professor/Vice President of Academics, Great Lakes Christian College (Lansing, Michigan), 1992-2000
- Christian Education Minister (Part-time) South Lansing Christian Church (Lansing, Michigan), 1992-1996
- Christian Education Minister, Calvary Christian Church (Swartz Creek, Michigan), 1990-1992
- Christian Education/Youth Minister, Hilltop Church of Christ (Latonia, Kentucky), 1988-1990
- Youth Minister, East Columbus Christian Church (Columbus, Indiana), 1985-1988
Personal
- Married to Karen Lynn Estep (Ph.D., MSU) at the First Christian Church, Memphis, MO in 1990
- Blessed with three children: Dylan Scott, Dovie Arlene, and Budd Williams