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Dr. Douglas M. Dickens is a Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Gardner-Webb University's School of Divinity, where he has served since 2000. He holds the W. Randall Lolley Chair of Pastoral Studies and developed the Pastoral Care and Counseling concentration for the Doctor of Ministry program. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, Texas) and taught courses in Russia. He is a board-certified chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and a Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. His work focuses on clinical pastoral education, medical psychology, and ministry in crisis settings.
Education:
- B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
- M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Additional studies at University of Arkansas College for Medical Sciences, Texas Christian University, Baylor University Medical Center, and Samara State Medical University
Research & Publications: Dr. Dickens authored An Introduction to Christian Ministry and Pastoral Leadership, edited Clinical Supervision of the Medical Psychologist in Russia, and published journal articles on pastoral care and psychology. His expertise spans conflict ministry, family systems theory, and member care for missionaries.
Awards & Recognition:
- "Distinguished Professor of Medical Psychology" (Samara State Medical University, 1997)
- Len Cedarleaf Award (1992)
Service & Affiliations: He serves on the Mid-Atlantic Region Accreditation Committee of the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education and maintains a limited pastoral counseling practice. He is trained as an intentional interim pastor through the Interim Ministry Network and Center for Congregational Health.
Labs/Teams: His academic leadership includes shaping curricula in pastoral studies and member care for missionary contexts.
