1. Dr. Carson E. Reed
    Abilene Christian University
    Associate Professor
    Graduate School of Theology
    Dean, Graduate School of Theology
    Onstead-Packer Biblical Studies Building (BSB) 299
    (325) 674-3732
    cer12a@acu.edu

Education

  1. DMin, Abilene Christian University, 1995.
  2. MDIV, Harding University, 1988.
  3. BA, Oklahoma Christian University, 1980.
    Major: English

Licensures and Certifications

  1. Protecting Human Research Participants, National Institutes of Health. (2016 - Present).
  2. Grip Birkman Coach, Grip Birkman. (July 2013 - Present).

Publications

  • Book Chapter

    1. Reed, C. E. (2020). “Response.” In Discipleship in Community: A Theological Vision for Churches of Christ (pp. 177–184).
    2. Reed, C. E. (2017). The Ends of Leadership: Phronesis and the Leader as Guide. In The End of Leadership?: Christian Perspectives on Leadership and Social Ethics. Peeters Publishers.
    3. Reed, C. E. (2017). The Bible Goes to Church: Performative Reading of Scripture and Communal Identity Formation. In eading for Faith and Learning: Essays in Honor of M. Patrick Graham. ACU Press.
    4. Reed, C. E. (2013). Scripture and Practice. In T. Sensing (Ed.), The Effective Practice of Ministry: Essays in Memory of Charles Siburt (pp. 99–118). ACU Press.
    5. Reed, C. E. (2008). Beyond Getting Wet: The Tapestry of God’s Story and Our Practice of Baptism. In Spiritual Formation and the Future of Stone-Campbell Churches. Ketch Publishing.
    6. Reed, C. E. (2008). The Raising of Lazarus. In Preaching John’s Gospel: The World It Imagines. Chalice Press.
    7. Reed, C. E. (2004). Butler, Ovid. In The Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement. Eerdmans.
    8. Reed, C. E. (2004). Sand Creek ‘Address and Declaration'. In The Encyclopedia of the Stone-Campbell Movement. Eerdmans.

  • Book Review

    1. Reed, C. E. (2021). Pursuing an Earthy Spirituality: C. S. Lewis and Incarnational Faith. Restoration Quarterly, 63(2021), 190–191.
    2. Reed, C. E. (2020). Root, Andrew. The Pastor in a Secular Age: Minister to People Who No Longer Need a God. Theology Today, 77(1), 109–111.
    3. Reed, C. E. (2016). Bonhoeffer, Dietrich. The Collected Sermons of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.. Published. Restoration Quarterly.
    4. Reed, C. E. (2014). Grass, Tim. F. F. Bruce: A Life. 56. Restoration Quarterly.
    5. Reed, C. E. (2014). Harrison, John and James D. Dvorak, eds., The New Testament Church: The Challenge of Developing Ecclesiologies. 56, 257–258. Restoration Quarterly.
    6. Reed, C. E. (2014). Lingenfelter, Sherwood and Judith E. Lingenfelter. Teaching Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Teaching and Learning. And And Sherwood Lingenfelter and Marvin K Mayers. Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships. 34. Reflective Practice: Formatin and Supervision in Ministry.
    7. Reed, C. E. (2013). Wilhoit, James C. Spiritual Formation as if the Church Mattered: Growing in Christ through Community. Published. Reflective Practice: Formation and Supervision in Ministry.
    8. Reed, C. E. (2011). Selby, Gary S. Martin Luther King and the Rhetoric of Freedom: The Exodus Narrative in America’s Struggle for Civil Rights. 53, 54–55. Restoration Quarterly.
    9. Reed, C. E. (2003). Mark Mittelberg, Building a Contagious Church: Revolutionizing the Way We View and Do Evangelism. 45, 281–282. Restoration Quarterly.
    10. Reed, C. E. (2000). Tom Beaudoin, Virtual Faith: The Irreverent Spiritual Quest of Generation X. 42, 248. Restoration Quarterly.
    11. Reed, C. E. (1999). Ray Anderson, The Soul of Ministry. 41, 188–189. Restoration Quarterly.

  • Journal Article

    1. Reed, C. E. (2018). Practical Theology in Diverse Ethnic Community: Matthew’s Gospel as a Model of Ministry. 60(3), 163–170.
    2. Reed, C. E. (2016). Toward a Foundation for Ministerial Practice. 24(1).
    3. Reed, C. E. (2014). Affective Leadership through the Work of Preaching. 13, 63–82.
    4. Reed, C. E. (2014). The Geometry of a Theology of Ministry. 56, 173–179.

  • Other

    1. Reed, C. E., & Harris, R. J. (2015). Conversations on Leadership: Foundational Insights. ACU Press.

  • Research Report

    1. Reed, C. E. (2013). New Possibilities from Church of Christ Leaders Training.

Presentations

  1. Reed, C. E., Center for Christian Studies, "Crisis or Opportunity: Framing the Church’s Life and Mission in a New Season," Austin, TX. (January 2022).
  2. Reed, C. E. (Author & Presenter), "“Twentieth Century Stone Campbell Movement and Ministerial Practice: Past and Future in Conversation.”," Tabor College, Adelaide, South Australia. (February 2020).
  3. Reed, C. E. (Author), Christian Scholars Conference, "“A Book Review of Gary Selby’s Pursuing an Earthly Spirituality: C. S. Lewis and Incarnational Faith.”." (June 2019).
  4. Reed, C. E. (Author & Presenter), Christian Scholars Conference, "“A Response to Conversations on Church and the Academy”—Papers delivered by Brady Bryce, Sarah Dannemiller, and Robert Jackson.." (June 2019).
  5. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholars Conference, "Practical Theology in Conversation with Canonical Theism." (June 2018).
  6. Reed, C. E., British and Irish Association of Practical Theology, "Practical Theology in Diverse Ethnic Community: Matthew’s Gospel as a Model of Ministry," London, UK. (July 2017).
  7. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "A Response to "Bridging the Divide: Addressing the Gap between the Church and the Academy”—Papers delivered by Jeff Peterson, Amy Bost Henegar, and Pat Messer.." (June 2017).
  8. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "Matthew’s Ministry Manual: An Exercise in Practical Theology." (June 2017).
  9. Reed, C. E., "Towards a Comprehensive Church Health Assessment: Development, Implementation, and Usability." (June 2017).
  10. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "What Has Athens to do with Jerusalem?: A Dialogue on the Intersections of the Academia and the Ecclesia," Christian Scholar's Conference, Nashville, TN. (June 2016).
  11. Reed, C. E., "Matthew’s Gospel and Ministerial Leadership: Reflections on the Preaching Life," Austin Graduate School of Theology, Austin, TX. (May 2016).
  12. Reed, C. E., Academy of Religious Leadership Conference, "A Response to David Forney’s ‘What’s the Source?: Biblical Authority, Social Sciences, and Leadership Studies in Theological Education," Academy of Religious Leadership, Chicago, IL. (April 2016).
  13. Reed, C. E., Institute of Leadership and Ethics Annual Conference, "The Telos of Leadership: Phronesis and the Leader as Guide," Evangelische Theologische Faculteit, Leuven, Belgium. (May 9, 2015).
  14. Reed, C. E., Annual Meeting, "The Warp and Woof of Weaver: Narrative Preaching as Pastoral Leadership," British and Irish Association of Practical Theology, Edinburgh, Scotland. (July 2014).
  15. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "Spiritual Formation, Burnout, and Effective Practice of Ministry among Youth Ministers in Churches of Christ," Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. (June 2014).
  16. Reed, C. E., Annual Conference, "Need, Motive, and Movement: Affective Leadership through the Work of Preaching," Academy of Religious Leadership, Atlanta, GA. (April 2014).
  17. Reed, C. E., Bi-Annual Conference, "Cyborg Christians: Practicing Theology in an Evolutionary World," Association of Practical Theology, Nashville, TN. (March 2014).
  18. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "The Theory of Work Adjustment and Ministerial Termination," Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. (June 2013).
  19. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "Abandoning the Pulpit: Why are Ministers Saying, ‘No More.’," Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. (June 2012).
  20. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholar's Conference, "A Response to Stuart Love’s, Jesus and Marginal Women: The Gospel of Matthew in Social-Scientific Perspective," Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN. (June 2010).
  21. Reed, C. E., ElderLink Leadership Conference, "The Shape of Missional Congregations: Learning Communities as a Model of Congregational Leadership," Atlanta, Georgia. (March 2008).
  22. Reed, C. E., Stone-Campbell Seminar, "Beyond Getting Wet: The Tapestry of God's Story and the Practice of Baptism," Indianapolis, Indiana. (August 2007).
  23. Reed, C. E., Lipscomb University Lectures, "Congregational Leadership in the Gospel of Matthew: Theology, Practice, Context, and Community.," David Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee. (July 2007).
  24. Reed, C. E., North Georgia Region, Disciples of Christ Clergy Group, "The Church and Homosexuality: Developing a Pastoral Response to the Gay and Lesbian Community." (November 2005).
  25. Reed, C. E., Oklahoma Christian University Lectures, "Upon All Flesh: God's Vision for His People (Women in the Early Church)," Oklahoma City, OK. (January 2004).
  26. Reed, C. E., Leadership Retreat, Warrenton Church of Christ, Warrenton, Virginia. (April 2003).
  27. Reed, C. E., ACU Lectureship, "Matthew and Congregational Leadership," Abilene Christian University, Abilene, Texas. (February 2003).
  28. Reed, C. E., Pepperdine University Lectures, "A Historical/Theological Introduction to Robert Richardson," Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. (May 2002).
  29. Reed, C. E., "Working Together in the Workplace," Regional FedEx Offices, Indianapolis, Indiana. (March 2002).
  30. Reed, C. E., Pepperdine University Lectures, "The Fine Art of Doing Nothing in a 24/7 World: The Practice of Sabbath," Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. (May 2001).
  31. Reed, C. E., Greenwood Public Library, "The History of the English Bible," Greenwood, Indiana. (2000).
  32. Reed, C. E., Rochester College Sermon Seminar, "Lectures on Preaching," Rochester College. (May 2000).
  33. Reed, C. E., Lenten Preparatory Retreat, "Studies in 1John," Central Indiana United Methodist Churches, Indianapolis, Indiana. (February 1999).
  34. Reed, C. E., Greenwood Public Library, "The Bible as History," Greenwood, Indiana. (1998).
  35. Reed, C. E., youth in Action, Louisville, Kentucky. (August 1997).
  36. Reed, C. E., Christian Scholars Conference, "Pop Culture and Christian Ministry: Being the Church in Postmodern America," David Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee. (July 1996).
  37. Reed, C. E., Indiana Memorial Service of King's assassination, "Nonviolence and Martin Luther King," Martin University. (April 1996).
  38. Reed, C. E., Institute of Urban Ministry, "A Christian Response to Urban Issues." (February 1996).
  39. Reed, C. E., Heartland Ministries, "Seeking a Polar Star: A Look at the American Restoration Movement," Indianapolis, Indiana. (October 1995).
  40. Reed, C. E., Pepperdine University Lectures, "Church, Culture, Community, Christ: The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for Contemporary Christians," Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. (April 1995).
  41. Reed, C. E., Heartland Conference, "The Path of Discovery: The Nature and Interpretation of Scripture." (July 1994).
  42. Reed, C. E., "Hearing the Words of Life: Developing a Biblical Method for the Study of• Scripture," North Central Church of Christ, Indianapolis, Indiana. (July 1992).
  43. Reed, C. E., "Marriage Assessment," Indianapolis, Indiana. (January 1992).
  44. Reed, C. E., Preaching Workshop, "Ephesians 2.1-10: The Preparation of a Sermon," Harding Graduate School of Religion, Memphis, Tennessee. (November 1989).
  45. Reed, C. E., "A series oflectures," Elmwood Church of Christ, Lafayette, Indiana. (July 1989).
  46. Reed, C. E., Central Indiana Men's Retreat, "Studies in Faith: The Book of Nehemiah," Terre Haute, Indiana. (1988).
  47. Reed, C. E., Campbell Bicentennial Lecture Series, "A Response to Newell Williams' 'The Gospel as the Power of God to Salvation: Alexander Campbell and Experimental Religion," Christian Theological Seminary. (November 1988).
  48. Reed, C. E., Indiana Theological Symposium, "Philip Jacob Spener: Early Pietism and Ministry." (1986).

Service

  • College

    1. Committee Chair, GST-Strategic Planning Committee. (September 2016 - Present).
    2. Attendee, Meeting, GST Adjunct Instructor Committee. (February 2016 - Present).
    3. Committee Member, New Testament Faculty Search. (May 2013 - November 2014).
    4. Committee Chair, DMin Program Revision Committee. (September 2012 - April 2013).

Professional

  1. Editor, Senior Editor, Journal of Religious Leadership. (April 2017 - March 2019).
  2. Committee Member, Academy of Religious Leadership. (April 2016 - March 2019).

Public

  1. Transition Consultation/Interim Preaching, Netherwood Park Church of Christ, Albuquerque, NM. (August 2022 - Present).
  2. Leadership and Governance Consultation, North Central Church of Christ, Indianapolis, IN. (December 2022 - February 2023).
  3. Transition Consultation, Preston Road Church of Christ, Dallas, TX. (August 2021 - October 2022).
  4. Transition Consultation/Interim Preaching, Central Church of Christ, Amarillo, TX. (August 2021 - August 2022).
  5. Church Re-Visioning Consultation, Johnson Street Church of Christ, San Angelos, TX. (July 2021 - August 2022).
  6. Church Consultation, University Church of Christ, Austin, TX. (October 2021 - July 2022).
  7. Leadership Consultation, Hillcrest Church of Christ, Abilene, TX. (December 2021 - May 2022).
  8. Transition Consultation, Kings Crossing Church of Christ, Corpus Christi, TX. (December 2021 - April 2022).
  9. Leadership Consultation, Monterey Church of Christ, Lubbock, TX. (December 2021 - March 2022).
  10. Transition Consultation/Interim Preaching, New Braunfels Church of Christ, New Braunfels, TX. (March 2021 - March 2022).
  11. Church Consultation, Southside Church of Christ, Mineral Wells, TX. (October 2021).
  12. Church Visioning Consultation, Lake Jackson Church of Christ, Lake Jackson, TX. (October 2021).
  13. Leadership Consultation and Teaching, Skillman Church of Christ, Dallas, TX. (September 2021).
  14. Church Renewal Consultation, Boerne Church of Christ, Boerne, TX. (May 2021 - August 2021).
  15. Church Renewal Consultation, Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, Raleigh, NC. (April 2021 - August 2021).
  16. Transition Consultation, Round Rock Church of Christ, Round Rock, TX. (February 2021).

Teaching

  • Spring 2025

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    2. BIBM 640 - ST:Renewing Church for Mission

  • Fall 2024

    1. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    2. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    3. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership

  • Summer 2024

    1. BIBM 702 - Biblical & Theo Found of Min.
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation

  • Spring 2024

    1. BIBM 601 - Church Leadership
    2. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis

  • Fall 2023

    1. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry
    2. BIBM 700 - IND:Pract in Clinical Pastoral

  • Summer 2023

    1. BIBM 702 - Biblical & Theo Found of Min.
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 731 - Leading Change Christian Org

  • Spring 2023

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis

  • Fall 2022

    1. BIBM 700 - IND:Practicum in Clinical P Ed
    2. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership

  • Summer 2022

    1. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    2. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min

  • Spring 2022

    1. BIBM 731 - Leading Change Christian Org

  • Fall 2021

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    2. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership

  • Summer 2021

    1. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    2. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry
    3. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min

  • Spring 2021

    1. BIBM 724 - Project/Thesis Seminar I
    2. BIBM 640 - ST:Renewing Church for Mission

  • Fall 2020

    1. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership

  • Summer 2020

    1. BIBM 648 - Christian Spiritual Formation
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry
    4. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min

  • Spring 2020

    1. BIBM 601 - Church Leadership

  • Fall 2019

    1. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    2. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    3. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min

  • Summer 2019

    1. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry

  • Spring 2019

    1. BIBM 798 - Continuing DMin Study

  • Fall 2018

    1. BIBM 798 - Continuing DMin Study
    2. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    3. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    4. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    5. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min
    6. GRAD 695 - Thesis Continuation

  • Spring 2018

    1. BIBM 601 - Church Leadership
    2. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    3. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis

  • Fall 2017

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    4. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min

  • Spring 2017

    1. BIBM 644 - Past Min Skills / Church Ldrs

  • Fall 2016

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry
    4. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    5. BIBM 716 - Theo Found for Practice of Min

  • Summer 2016

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis
    2. BIBM 700 - GS:Contempl Pract Home & Congr

  • Spring 2016

    1. BIBM 601 - Church Leadership
    2. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis

  • Fall 2015

    1. BIBM 702 - Biblical & Theo Found of Min.
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry
    4. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    5. BIBM 740 - ST: Practical Theol Min Leader

  • Fall 2014

    1. BIBM 702 - Biblical & Theo Found of Min.
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    4. BIBM 603 - Foundations of Theo & Ministry
    5. BIBM 658 - Practice of Min Leadership
    6. BIBM 740 - ST: Practical Theol Min Leader

  • Spring 2014

    1. BIBM 799 - DMin Project/Thesis

  • Fall 2013

    1. BIBM 706 - Christian Leadership Develop
    2. BIBM 701 - Doctor of Ministry Orientation
    3. BIBM 603 - Foundations
    4. BIBM 658 - Leading in Contexts
    5. BIBM 725 - Project/Thesis Seminar

  • Fall 2012

    1. BIBM 629 - Field Education
    2. BIBM 603 - Foundations