Dr. Carlus Gupton

Dr. Carlus Gupton

Lead Minister, Interim Minister

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Coach/Consultant, Director of Doctor of Ministry, Professor, Assistant Dean, Lipscomb University

  • Education

    • Freed-Hardeman University

      1977 - 1978
      Ministry
    • Lipscomb University

      1978 - 1982
      B.A. Religion, Communication
    • Abilene Christian University

      1989 - 1993
      D.Min. Church Leadership
    • The University of Memphis

      1988 - 1988

      Graduate courses on Counseling, Educational Research

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville

      1994 - 1995

      Doctoral courses in Research, Statistics, Sociology of Education, Independent Studies

    • Murray State University

      1989 - 1989
      Organizational Communication

      Graduate courses in Conflict Management and Crisis Resolution

    • Harding School of Theology

      1982 - 1988
      M.Div. Ministry
  • Experience

    • Churches of Christ

      Jan 1976 - now
      Lead Minister, Interim Minister

      I began preaching regularly each Sunday at age 17, and after finishing my first degree, served full time in this capacity for twenty years, and have specialized in intentional interim ministry since 2002.

    • Johnson University

      Aug 1996 - May 1999
      Adjunct Professor

      I taught courses in Church Leadership, Christian Worldview, and Biblical Studies

    • Harding School of Theology

      Aug 1997 - Jul 2021

      I taught courses in Ministry and Church leadership on the masters and doctoral level.

      • Professor, Director of Field Education, Co-Director Doctor of Ministry

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2021
      • Adjunct Professor of Church Leadership

        Aug 1997 - Dec 2013
    • Faulkner University

      Jan 2000 - May 2001
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught Professional Counseling and Conflict Resolution

    • Johnson University

      Jul 2001 - Dec 2013
      Professor of Church Leadership and Bible

      I taught courses in Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Conflict, Hermeneutics, Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian Worldview, Christian Theology, Christian Ethics, Church History

    • University of Tennessee, Knoxville

      Aug 2001 - May 2011
      Adjunct Professor

      Taught Business and Professional Communication, several sections each year.

    • Hope Network Ministries

      Sept 2001 - now
      Partner, Consultant
    • Lipscomb University

      Jan 2021 - now
      Professor, Director of Doctor of Ministry

      Direct a doctoral program in Leadership for Thriving Mission, and teach courses in Church Leadership, Missional Theology and Practice, Practical Theology, Leadership Development, Leading Change, Managing Conflict, Self-Awareness,

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced Certified Human Behavior Consultant (DISC)

      Uniquely You
    • Advanced Training in Creative Problem-Solving, Conflict Management and Resolution of Corporate Pain, Models for Facilitating Change/Roles and Skills of the Church Consultant

      Dr. John Savage, LEAD Plus
    • Advanced Training, Interim Ministry

      Interim Ministry Network
    • Certified Christian Conciliator

      Peacemaker Ministries, Instititute for Christian Conciliation
    • Certified Facilitator, Listening Laboratory

      Dr. John Savage, LEAD Plus
    • Certified Specialist in Human Behavior Consulting (DISC)

      Personality Insights
    • Graduate, Academy for Spiritual Formation

      Academy for Spiritual Formation
    • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

      Center for Applications of Psychological Type
    • Trained Facilitator

      Healthy Congregations, Dr. Peter Steinke
    • Transitions Certified Practitioner, Managing Organizatinal Transitions

      Linkage, Inc., Dr. William Bridges