James K. Hampton

Dr. James K. Hampton serves as Professor of Youth Ministry and Director of Mentored Ministry at Asbury Theological Seminary. He is a distinguished educator, having received the 2006 Faculty Excellence Award in Distance Learning, and has held significant leadership positions in the field of youth ministry education.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts from Mount Vernon Nazarene College (1988)
• Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary (1994)
• Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Kansas (2006)

Dr. Hampton's research focuses on adolescent spirituality, faith formation, family ministry, ecclesiology, and staff ministry. His work bridges theological reflection with practical ministry, particularly in the context of youth development and church-based education. He emphasizes the creation of sacred spaces for spiritual growth and the empowerment of youth workers within the Wesleyan tradition.

His scholarly contributions have been recognized with the following award:

• Asbury Theological Seminary Faculty Excellence Award in Distance Learning (2006)

Dr. Hampton mentors students through his role as Director of Mentored Ministry, though specific details of his advisees and research funding are not documented in the provided information.

He has co-founded Barefoot Ministries, served as Coordinator of Youth Ministries for the Church of the Nazarene (1999-2001), and has nine years of experience on church staff in Ohio and Kansas. His publications include seven books, such as "Sacred Space: Living in the Presence of God", and numerous articles for youth workers.