Michael J. Christensen
Theology Professor and Community Development Consultant
- Role
- Founder at Worldhope Corps
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael J. Christensen
Author, speaker, practical theologian, professor, pastor, trainer, with 20+ years in ordained ministry in United Methodist Church; 25 years teaching in University and Graduate Schools; 20 years in international economic community development and social innovation projects. Founder of five nonprofit community development organizations (including Golden Gate Community, Inc. and WorldHope Corps; and Dean of External Relations at Northwind Seminary
Experience
Founder
Jan 2007 — Present · US
Education
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
1974 — 1977
Yale Divinity School
Master's degree, Philosophy and Religious Studies
Yale Divinity School
MA Religion, Philosophical Theology
1979 — 1981
Drew University
Ph.D., Theological and Religious Studies
1993 — 1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Public Speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Community Building
- Pastoral Care
- Stewardship
- Community Organizing
- Program Development
- Grants
- Curriculum Design
- Non-Profits
- Religion
- Leadership Development
- Intercultural Communication
- Higher Education
- Curriculum Development
- Theology
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Nonprofits
- Fundraising
- Training
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