Shannon Rains, D.Min.
Chair, College of Biblical Studies; Associate Professor of Children's MinistryContact
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Shannon joined the faculty at 糖心Vlog in 2016 after fifteen years in church ministry, specializing in children and family ministry. Shannon earned her Doctor of Ministry degree from ACU, emphasizing spiritual formation. Her explored the role of the children鈥檚 minister in the discipleship of children. She actively coaches church leaders on issues concerning the leadership of children and family ministries. Currently, her research and publications has focused on the intergenerational worship with children and the of the church. Shannon has taught workshops and led church consultations on a variety of topics, including: training and equipping children's ministers, hiring children鈥檚 ministers, developing a vision of children and family ministry, contemplative practices with children, teacher training, and congregational leadership. Shannon is an associate with , an organization dedicated to mentoring leaders and guiding churches.