Dr. Karen Gwynn Massey

Associate Professor of Christian Education and Faith Development
 

Karen Gwynn Massey is the Associate Professor of Christian Education and Faith Development.  Dr. Massey received her MA in Christian Education and Ph.D. degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.  Before her arrival at McAfee, she served as the Associate Pastor of Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA.  At McAfee, Dr. Massey teaches in the area of practical ministry, with her major areas of interest being Faith Development and Women in Ministry.  She teaches Faith Development, Worship, Church Administration, several Christian Education courses, and Women’s studies.

Dr. Massey is a founding member and president of the Christian Educators’ Network, a professional, ecumenical organization for ministers in the field of Christian education.  She served as a board member and past President (2002-2005) of the national organization of Baptist Women in Ministry.  In addition, Dr. Massey has published numerous articles, book chapters and curriculum pieces.  Her proudest publications include the Vacation Bible School curriculum series, Under Construction; “Christian Education Developments in the 20^th Century,” Review & Expositor; “Women Leaders in the Church”  In Putting Women in Their Place: The Baptist Debate Over Female Equality; and “African-American Spirituals” and “Martin Luther King, Jr.” in The Encyclopedia of Spiritual and Religious Development in Childhood and Adolescence.

Dr. Massey is currently working with professors from Mercer University’s Medical School, the University of Alabama’s Medical School, and California Baptist University in planning and conducting a study on the effects of religiosity on the at-risk behaviors of Baptist teenagers.  She has just completed her new book entitled, And Your Daughters Shall Prophesy: Sermons by Women in Baptist Life.

Aside from writing and teaching, Dr. Massey is a member at Northside Drive Baptist Church in Atlanta.  She serves as the Church Moderator, head of the Church Council, and serves on the Music-Worship, and Youth Committees.  Dr. Massey enjoys challenges.  Several years ago, on a dare, she bungee jumped off a ten-story platform.  Her next challenge will be sky-diving.  She is also a dog-lover, and has two Shih Tzus named Alex and Bailey.

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