Rev. Dr. Joan Prentice

Rev. dr. joan prentice

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  • About me

    Executive Director, Faith-Based Ministry | Pastoral Care | Contemplative Healing Retreats | Leadership Training

  • Education

    • Pittsburgh theological seminary

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      Doctor of ministry pastoral theology

      Doctor of Ministry Thesis: A Pedagogical Paradigm for Leadership in a Postmodern Mega-Church Context

    • Pittsburgh theological seminary

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      Master of divinity - mdiv divinity/ministry
  • Experience

    • Mount ararat baptist church

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2015
      Staff pastor

      • Managed the membership roles. • Designed the new disciples ministry, created the curriculum for new disciples and leaders, and oversaw the ministry. • Trained ministry leadership.• Designed and organized leadership training retreats for the general leadership of the church, deacons, trustee, ministry leaders, and other staff pastors.• Provided pastoral care and support for the general congregation.• Performed sacraments/ordinances, funerals, baptisms, weddings, etc.

    • The ephesus project

      Jan 2013 - now
      Founder and executive director

      The Ephesus Project is a community ministry - a "Church Without Walls" that provides a contemplative Christian environment of spiritual and educational growth.We inspire, encourage, and train people interested in personal development and spiritual growth through online ministry, devotionals, meditations, gatherings, and contemplative healing retreats. We also provide a new paradigm of leadership training for faith-based non-profit ministries and other community leaders seeking to help their members and their communities to heal. Show less

    • Pittsburgh theological seminary

      Sept 2019 - May 2022
      Adjunct professor

      Taught a course in Spiritual Formation to highly diverse classes of incoming students in the Master of Divinity program and other certificate programs.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ordination

      Mount ararat baptist church
    • Spiritual exercises for everyday life

      Pneuma institute | martha a. robbins thd, lcp
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rev. Dr. Joan Prentice
      Distinguished Alumna, Pastoral Ministry Pittsburgh Theological Seminary 2021
    • Awarded to Rev. Dr. Joan Prentice
      Pittsburgh Courier's Distinguished Women's Award Pittsburgh Courier 2016