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Kimberly Holmes serves as an adjunct professor at Drew Theological School, where she teaches courses like Unmute Yourself and Baptist and Polity within the Doctor of Ministry program. She holds a non-traditional professional background, combining academic work with public service as the former Acting Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner/Chief of Staff at the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). A Newark resident for over 20 years, Holmes actively engages in community outreach through her role in the Leadership in Newark program.
Education: Graduated from Drew Theological School with degrees in 2011 and 2017 (T’11,’17).
Research Interests: Focuses on innovative theological pedagogy, incorporating music, dance, and collaborative learning. Her work emphasizes social justice, ministry practices, and community engagement, drawing from her experience in public housing policy and crisis leadership at DCA. She integrates abuelita theology into her teachings to foster safe spaces for open dialogue about cultural and familial challenges in faith communities.
Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text.
Advising & Collaborations: Mentors students in Drew’s Doctor of Ministry program, emphasizing practical ministry skills. Her courses prioritize student collaboration and real-world applications of theological concepts.
Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though her community partnerships with Newark and DCA suggest collaborative work in housing policy and social services.
