Michael J. Anthony
Research Professor
Theology
Biola University
United States of America
Biography
Dr. Anthony specializes in education, administration and leadership training and development. He is the author/editor of 12 books such as Moving On Moving Forward, Exploring the Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Christian Education and The Effective Church Board: A Handbook for the Mentoring and Training of Christian Leaders. He edited The Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education; Introducing Christian Education: Foundations for the 21st Century; Foundations of Ministry: An Introduction to Christian Education for a New Generation; and The Short-Term Missions Boom; and co-authored Help... I'm a Camp Counselor and Single Adult Passages: Uncharted Territories. Dr. Anthony has contributed articles to the Journal of Christian Education, Youthworker Journal, Religious Education Journal and Christian Education Journal. A former president of North American Professors of Christian Education, he speaks to many groups, and is Chaplain for the Irvine Police Department.
Research Interest
Non-profit Management, Educational Administration, Leadership Development, Ministry Preparation, Short-term Missions, Law enforcement ethics, Experiential Education
Publications
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"The Effective Church Board: Fact or Fiction?" NACBA-ledger, Newsletter of the National Association of Church Business Administration, Fort Worth: TX., April-June,. pp. 25-27, 1994.
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Estep. J., M. Anthony & J. Allison. "A Theology of Christian Education." Broadman & Holamn Publishers. Release date: August 2008.