Michael S. Lawson

Department Chair and Senior Professor of Christian Education

B.B.A., University of North Texas, 1965; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary, 1969; Ph.D., Oklahoma University, 1983.

Dr. Lawson has a special burden for developing world churches and their Christian education programs. He has devoted 21 years to Dallas Seminary and over three decades to pastoral work and Christian education. He maintains an international teaching schedule to such places as Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Caribbean, Asia, Central America, the Middle East, India, China, and Africa. In addition, Dr. Lawson developed the National Congress on Christian Education for Mexico City. Tish, his wife of over 40 years, serves as his assistant in the Christian Education department.

• Publications
• Media

Books:

Grandpa Mike Talks about God
Christian Focus Publications: 2007

The Christian Educator's Handbook on Children's Ministry : Reaching and Teaching the Next Generation
Baker: 1998

The Complete Handbook for Children's Ministry : How to Reach and Teach the Next Generation from Birth to Age 12
Thomas Nelson: 1993

Directing Christian Education : The Changing Role of the Christian Education Specialist
Moody: 1992

Journal Articles:

1. "Review of 'Change across Cultures: a Narrative Approach to Social Transformation.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 161, no. 642 (2004). 255-256.
2. "Kenneth O. Gangel: A True Educational Leader." Christian Education Journal 1, no. 2 (2004). 45-53.
3. "Howard Hendricks: A Teacher Who Changes Lives." Christian Education Journal 1, no. 2 (2004). 63-71.
4. "Review of 'Forging a Better Religious Education in the Third Millennium.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 160, no. 638 (2003). 254-255.
5. "Review of 'How We Learn: a Christian Teacher's Guide to Educational Psychology.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 155 (1998). 504-505.
6. "Review of 'The Christian Educator's Handbook on Spiritual Formation.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 154 (1997). 255-256.
7. "Look Who's Going to Seminary." Christianity Today 41, no. 2 (1997). 104-135.
8. "Review of 'Teaching for Spiritual Growth: An Introduction to Christian Education.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 383-384.

9. "Review of 'Teaching As Jesus Taught.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 232-233.
10. "Review of 'The Effective Minister of Education: A Comprehensive Handbook.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 153 (1996). 254-255.
11. "Review of 'Rethinking Christian Education: Explorations in Theory and Practice.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 152 (1995). 504-506.
12. "Review of 'Why Nobody Learns Much of Anything at Church, and How to Fix It.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 380-380.
13. "Review of 'Communication and Conflict Management in Churches and Christian Organizations.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 151 (1994). 248-249.
14. "Review of 'Teaching for Reconciliation: Foundations and Practice of Christian Educational Ministry.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 150 (1993). 509-509.
15. "Review of 'Maximize Your Ministy.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992). 382-382.
16. "Review of 'Hiding from Love: How to Change the Patterns of Withdrawal That Isolate and Imprison You.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 149 (1992). 384-384.

17. "Review of 'The Master Plan of Teaching.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (1991). 379-380.
18. "Review of 'Parents' Most-Asked Questions about Kids and Schools.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 148 (1991). 255-255.
19. "Review of 'Revisioning the DRE.'" Christian Education Journal 11 (1991). 119-121.
20. "Review of 'A Christian Philosophy of Education.'" Bibliotheca Sacra 146 (1989). 235-236.
21. "Christian Camping: Decompression for Pressured Kids." Christian Education Today (1987).
22. "NADCE: Building on Its Past, Looking Toward the Future." Christian Education Today (1987).
23. "Disciplining Children at Church." Christian Education Today (1986).
24. "Review of 'Multiple Staff Handbook.'" Christian Education Journal 7, no. 1 (1986). 92-94.

25. "Adult Ministries—An Indirect Approach." Christian Education Today (1985).

Weighed and Found Wanted? - (04/16/2008)