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Cheryl Crawford, M.Div., M.S.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry, Department of Practical Theology
School of Theology
Phone: (626) 815-5496
Email: ccrawford@apu.edu
Office Location: Duke Academic Complex
Office Hours: Fall 2008: M 1:30-4 pm; R 10:00 - noon
Profile
Cheryl A. Crawford, M.Div., M.S.Ed., teaches youth minisrty in the Department of Practical Theology, Division of Religion and Philosophy. Her areas of expertise include adolescent development, youth ministry, and practical theology. Crawford has written and presented on a variety of topics pertaining to the impact of mentoring on middle to late adolescents. Crawford is a member of the Association of Youth Ministry Educators, American Academy of Religion, and the Society of Biblical Literature.
Education
M.Div. - Fuller Theological Seminary, 2002
M.S.Ed. - University of Southern California, 1981
B.A. - Gordon College, 1977
Professional/Scholarly Presentations
Presentations
Diamond Ranch High School: A Study in How Mid-Adolescents Develop Friendships. AYME National Meeting, October 2006.

College Transition Project: From Youth Group to College. AYME National Meeting, October 2006.

Publications
Crawford, Cheryl. 2006. Learning from the Experts: Insights from Youthworkers Effectively Engaging Students in Service and World Issues. CYFM E-Journal, June 2006.

Crawford, Cheryl. 2005. Review of Breaking Through to Teens: A New Psychotherapy for the New Adolescence, by Ron Taffel. Family Ministry.

Professional Experience
Academic Experience
Adjunct faculty, Youth Ministry, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California, 2006-present

Adjunct instructor, Youth Ministry, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 2003-present

Ministerial/Para-church Experience
Pastor, Camp Brookwoods and Deer Run, Alton, New Hampshire, 2005-06

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments
Associations, Boards, Committees
member, Association of Youth Ministry Educators
member, American Academy of Religion
member, Society of Biblical Literature
Expertise
Adolescent Development
Practical Theology
Youth Ministry
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