Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984
B.A., University of Montevello, 1951
M.R.E., NOBTS, 1969
M.S.W., Tulane University, 1972
Additional studies at Tulane University and University of Alabama
Teaching Experience
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1985-present Teaching and Research Specializations: Loss & Grief, Marriage & Family, Communication, Aids Ministry, Divorce Issues, Ministry
Teaching Specializations
Loss & Grief
Marriage & Family
Communication
Aids Ministry
Divorce Issues
Ministry
Foster Care
Ministry Experience
Family Life Coordinator, First Baptist Church, Chalmette, LA 1980-83
Interim Minister of Education, Parkview Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA 1984-85
Pastor's Wife
Adult Bible Study Teacher, First Baptist Church, Covington, LA
Women’s Ministry Conference Leader
Publications
Articles
Devotions for Open Windows, October 24-28, 2011.
“Children in Crisis: Children and Divorce,” Ministry with Kids, 2006.
"What Can I Do When People Experience Mental Illness?", Accent;
"What People Need From the Church", Theological Educator;
"Support Groups For Parents of Persons With Aids", Theological Educator
Interpersonal Relationships for Ministers with Dr. Argile Smith, October 2004
Presentations
NASW-LA Annual Conference. "Social Worker's Self-Concept and Emotional Intelligence in the Helping Relationship." Baton Rouge, LA. March 2016.
Senior Adult Ministers. "Positive Look at Aging." Stockton, AL. February 2016.
Equipped to Care Conference. "Grief and Loss in Foster Care and Adoption." New Orleans. November 2015.
NASW-LA. "Factors Influencing Communication in the Social Worker-Client Relationship: Self-Concept, Listening, Perception, and Emotional Intelligence." June 2015.
National Association of Social Workers - Louisiana, Annual Conference. "Spirituality and Religion in Social Work Practice." March 2014.
National Association of Social Workers - Louisiana, Regional Continuing Education Conference. "Compassion Fatigue." Spring 2014
TOTAL Life Leadership Conference, "Running Life's Race." Baton Rouge, LA. August 2013.
National Association of Social Workers, "Grief Related to Foster Care." Regional Continuing Education, Lafayette, LA, April 2012.
International Association for Death Educators and Counselors, "Exploring the Impact of Grief in Foster Care" Atlanta, GA, March 2012.
National Association of Social Workers, Regional Continuing Education,” Grief Related to Foster Care." New Orleans, LA, May 2012
“All Stressed Out and Everywhere to Go.” Break out session at Senior Fest 2012, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, March 2012.
National Association of Social Workers, "All Stressed Out and Everywhere to Go." Louisiana Annual Conference, Baton Rouge, LA, March 2012.
National Association of Social Workers Continuing Education, Louisiana Annual Conference, "Ethics" Baton Rouge, LA, March 2012
National Association of Social Workers, "Grief and Loss in Foster Care” Regional Continuing Education, Houma, LA, February 2012.
First Baptist Church Covington, "Understanding Grief," Covington, LA, February 2012
“Role of Grief in Foster Care Services,” Child Welfare Workers, Alexandria, LA, June 2011.