Dr. Karen Grant joined the CIU faculty in 2001 and continues to teach Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture courses. Previously she served as the Director of Student Activities at a public university in California (1982 to 1994) and as a youth minister at a church in Rockford, Illinois (1994 to 2001). Dr. Grant currently serves as the College Pastor at Temple Zion Baptist Church. She also serves as Vice-Chair for Bethel Christian Camp’s board of directors.

Dr. Grant enjoys traveling and has ministered cross-culturally in South Africa, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Kenya, and the Philippines. She is a major animal lover and enjoys gardening and kayaking in her backyard pond.

Education

• DMin, Columbia International University
• MA, Moody Bible Institute
• Bible Certificate, Columbia International University
• MA, California State University, Stanislaus
• BA, California State University, Chico

Selected Publications

• Studies on the Go: James, 1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, Zondervan (2014) contributor
• Youth Ministry: What’s Gone Wrong & How to Get it Right, Abingdon Press (2013) contributor
• Breaking the Gender Barrier in Youth Ministry, Victor Books (1995) contributor

Awards and Honors

• SCICU (South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities) Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)