Darren is the program director of the Child and Family Studies degree program and the Children and Family Ministry degree programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees. He also serves as the chair of the department of Practical Theology / Church Ministries and as the assistant dean of the College of Bible and Church Ministries.

Education

• Ph.D., University of Minnesota
• M.S., Southwestern Assemblies of God University
• M.A., Southwestern Assemblies of God University
• M.A., University of St. Thomas
• B.A., North Central University
• Post-doctoral work in Holy Lands Studies, Jerusalem University College and George Fox Seminary

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)
• Certified Adlerian Play Therapist (C-AdPT)
• Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE)
• Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner