Matthew McAlack

Matthew McAlack is a Professor in the School of Divinity at Cairn University and serves as Program Advisor for the Youth and Family Ministry Program. He has been teaching at Cairn since 1995 and directs JAM (Junior High Adventures in Ministry), a ministry training program for middle schoolers. His expertise spans Spiritual Formation, Church Leadership, Ministry & Culture, Homiletics, and Christian Education.

Education:

• PhD in Bible, Temple University
• ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary
• BS in Bible, Cairn University

Research Interests: Focuses on mentoring youth workers, multimedia in education, and practical theological applications in ministry. His work bridges academic scholarship with pastoral practice, emphasizing discipleship and effective ministry strategies.

Awards:

• 2001-2002 Faculty Member of the Year

Advising & Ministry: Leads Youth Ministry and Outreach at Calvary Baptist Church (Bristol, PA) alongside his academic roles. Has served as a youth pastor and conference speaker, integrating theological education with community engagement.

Labs/Teams: Oversees JAM and collaborates with local churches to train youth ministry leaders through practical and theological frameworks.