Megan G. Brown

Megan G. Brown serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Christian Ministries at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul, specializing in Christian education and ministry leadership.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Educational Studies, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University
• M.Div. in Christian Education and Formation, Gardner-Webb School of Divinity
• B.A. in Religious Education (Youth Education), Gardner-Webb University

Research Interests: Dr. Brown's work focuses on innovative pedagogical approaches in religious education, strategies for retaining emerging adults in church communities, and examining women's multifaceted roles across educational, leadership, and ministerial contexts within Christian frameworks.

Professional Memberships:

• Association of Youth Ministry Educators (AYME)
• National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion (NABPR)
• Society of Professors in Christian Ministries (SPCM)
• Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA)

Ministry Background: Her extensive practical experience includes curriculum development for OneHope International, Bible instruction for SCBEST, and progressive ministry roles at Cliffside Baptist Church (Youth Ministry Assistant), Dover Baptist Church (Minister of Children, Youth and Young Adults), First Baptist Church (Minister of Children and Youth), and New Pleasant Baptist Church (Minister of Youth). She currently serves as Emerging Adult Leader at Whittier Area Community Church.