Sheri Popp

Dr. Sheri Popp serves as Adjunct Faculty for Counselor Education and an Instructional Designer at Columbia International University's Seminary & School of Counseling. She leads assessment, accreditation, and faculty development initiatives in Biblical higher education while serving as a peer evaluator for The Association of Biblical Higher Education and blogging for Christ Animating Learning (Christian Scholars Review).

Her academic credentials include:

• EdD in Higher Education Leadership from Missouri Baptist University
• EdS in Educational Leadership — Superintendency from Missouri Baptist University
• MS in Educational Administration from Missouri Baptist University
• BS in Biblical Studies from Emmaus University

Her research centers on Biblical integration in Christian higher education, examining faculty development frameworks, reflective practices for educators, and systemic leadership challenges. She investigates how theological principles intersect with academic standards through empirical studies on accreditation processes and pedagogical innovation in faith-based institutions, emphasizing practical applications for curriculum design and institutional effectiveness.

Publications reveal consistent focus on Christian educational philosophy, with recurring themes of mentorship models, spiritual formation in academia, and moving beyond reductive explanations of institutional challenges. Her work bridges theoretical scholarship with actionable strategies for maintaining Christian identity within rigorous academic environments.

Award recognition:

• Alumni Service Award from Emmaus University (2019)

As adjunct faculty for the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program, she contributes to doctoral education through course design and supervision. Her professional activities extend to church leadership as Co-Director of Steam Women’s Fellowship in St. Louis, though specific grant funding or student mentorship details remain unreported in available materials.