I am a pastor, professor, artist and writer. I have exhibited my artwork throughout the U.S. and abroad. You can find some of my writings at Word and Way, Faithfully Magazine, and Patheos.
I have written multiple academic sociology and ministry oriented books. The academic/sociology books are:
Police on a Pedestal: Responsible Policing in a Culture of Worship
Healing Racial Divides: Finding Strength in Our Diversity
The ministry books are:
Machiavellian Ministry: What Faith-Filled Leaders Can Learn from a Faithless Politician
I have earned undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate degrees in Biblical studies and organizational leadership, arts management and leadership, and theology. Most recently, I completed the Doctor of Ministry degree in Congregational Health from Central Baptist Theological Seminary.
I currently serve as Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Greenville University. I previously served as Assistant Professor and Director of Contextualized Learning at Central Baptist Theological Seminary (www.cbts.edu).
I also serve as consultant and coaching associate for community engagement and organizational effectiveness for nonprofit and for-profit organizations through Pinnacle Leadership Associates. I specialize in addressing, understanding and resolving racial challenges experienced within faith communities, human relations, improving police-citizen interactions, community engagement, and am proficient in multiple other areas.
In addition to learning about me through this website, you can follow me on twitter @tcarterstl.
