Donald C. Guthrie

Donald C. Guthrie serves as Professor of Educational Ministries at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), part of Trinity International University. He holds the Jeanette L. Hsieh Chair of Educational Leadership and directs the PhD in Educational Studies program while serving as Executive Director of CFTC.

His academic credentials include a BA from Grove City College, MDiv from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, MA from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and EdD from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Guthrie's research spans teaching and learning methodologies, systems theory applications in ministry leadership, cross-cultural educational dynamics, and power negotiation in religious contexts. His work uniquely integrates artistic expression and resilience frameworks with theological education, emphasizing intergenerational engagement and vocational formation within faith communities.

His publications reveal a consistent focus on practical ministry challenges, with recent works analyzing power structures in church leadership and innovative pedagogical approaches for faith-based education. The trajectory shows deepening exploration of how beauty, creativity, and systemic thinking transform educational ministry.

As PhD program director, he mentors doctoral candidates in educational leadership while leading CFTC's faculty development initiatives. His thirty-year church service includes elder leadership, teacher training, and community outreach across multiple congregations.

Personal engagement includes collaborative artistic practice at Door County's Art Farm Studio, specializing in fused glass, and hosting international academic gatherings at his Fort Sheridan nature preserve residence.