Curriculum Vita
Mark R. McMinn, Ph.D., ABPP/CL
2004-2009
Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology
George Fox University
414 N. Meridian St., V104
Newberg, OR 97132
Office: 503.554.2380
Fax: 503.554.2371
Email: mmcminn@georgefox.edu
I. Education
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, Clinical Psychology (APA accredited) with Biochemistry minor, 1983.
B.S., Lewis and Clark College, Chemistry and Psychology, 1980.
II. Professional Associations
Fellow (Division 36), 2005 to present.
Member, 1984 to 2004.
Council of Representatives, Division 36, 2002-2004.
President-Elect, President, Past-President of Division 36 (Psychology of Religion), 2004-2007.
Christian Association for Psychological Studies
Academic Representative to Board of Directors, 2006-2008.
Recipient of the Narramore Award for excellence in integrating psychology and theology, 2007.
Track coordinator, Church, Spirituality, & Pastoral Care, CAPS annual convention, April, 2008.
Member, 1993 to present.
National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology
Chair, Internet/Homepage Committee, 1996 to 1999.
National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
Registrant # 42132, 1992 to 2006.
III. Teaching Experience and Awards
George Fox University
Director of Integration, Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology, 2006-present.
Professor of Psychology, 1992-1993; 2006-present.
Associate Professor of Psychology, 1987-1992.
Assistant Professor of Psychology, 1984-1987.
Burlington Northern teacher-of-the-year, 1990.
Wheaton College (IL)
Senior faculty achievement award for teaching excellence, 2005.
Dr. Arthur P. Rech and Mrs. Jean May Rech Professor of Psychology, 1996-2006.
Founder and coordinator of the Center for Church-Psychology Collaboration (www.churchpsych.org),
1999-2006.
Director of the Psy.D. program, 1996-1999 (program achieved APA accreditation in 1998).
Acting Chair, Department of Psychology, 1995-1996.
Professor of Psychology, 1993-1996 (tenured in 1995).
Regent University
Taught summer course on church-based assessment as part of the Distinguished Faculty series, 2001.
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University
Taught January course on relational cognitive therapy, 2006-2009.
Guest instructor, International University for Graduate Studies, St Kitts, West Indies, 2005.
Grants
Aldeen grant for research on clergy-psychology collaboration, perceptions of sin, and health of clergy spouses, Wheaton College, 2004.
IV. Clinical Experience
Licensure
Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois (#071-004725), 1993-2008 (active), 2008-present (inactive)
Licensed Psychologist in Oregon, 1985-1993; 2006-present. (#1794)
Board Certification
Diplomate in Clinical Psychology (#4570), American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), 1995-present.
Fellow, American Academy of Clinical Psychology, 1995 to present.
Clinical Positions
Consultant to Free Methodist Oregon Conference, providing preventive care for pastors, 2008-present.
Private practice, limited to clergy, 2002-present.
V. Editorial Positions
Psychology of Religion and Spirituality
Contributing Editor, 2008 to present.
Professional Psychology: Research and Practice
Contributing Editor, 2002-2006.
Guest Reviewer, 1996-2001; 2006 to present.
Journal of Psychology and Christianity
Guest Co-editor, special issue, Research in Integrative Doctoral Programs, Winter, 2004.
Guest Reviewer, 1996-present.
Journal of Psychology and Theology
Guest co-editor, two special issues, Christian Spirituality, Winter and Spring, 2001.
Contributing Editor, 1986-present.
Marriage and Family: A Christian Journal
Editorial Board Member, 1998-2005.
Guest Reviewer for Other Journals
The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 2004-present.
VI. Manuscripts and Publications
Authored Books
McMinn, M. R. (2008). Sin and grace in Christian counseling: An integrative paradigm. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
McMinn, M. R., & Campbell, C. D. (2007). Integrative psychotherapy: Toward a comprehensive Christian approach. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
McMinn, M. R. (2005). Finding our way home: Turning back to what matters most. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. [Note: This book received an Award of Merit in the 2006 Christianity Today book awards].
McMinn, M. R. (2004). Why sin matters: The surprising relationship between our sin and God’s grace. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers. [Note: This book was named a 2005 ECPA Gold Medallion Award finalist in the Theology/Doctrine category]
Edited Books
Aten, J. D., McMinn, M. R., & Worthington, E. D., Jr. (in press). Spiritually oriented interventions in psychotherapy. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
McMinn, M. R., & Dominguez, A. D. (Eds.) (2005). Psychology and the church. Hauppauge, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Software and Videos
McMinn, M. R. (2006). Christian Counseling [DVD in APA Psychotherapy Video Series]. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Chapters
McMinn, M. R. (in press). Journeying toward home. In G. Moriarty (Ed.), Integration journeys. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.
Dominguez, A. W., & McMinn, M. R. (2005). Collaboration through research: The Multimethod Church-based Assessment Process. In M. R. McMinn & A. W. Dominguez (Eds.), Psychology and the church (pp. 105-111). Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Lish, R. A., McMinn, M. R., Fitzsimmons, C. R., & Root, A. M. (2005). Clergy interest in innovative collaboration with psychologists. In M. R. McMinn & A. W. Dominguez (Eds.), Psychology and the church (pp. 3-8). Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
McMinn, M. R., Ammons, J., McLaughlin, B. R., Williamson, C., Griffin, J. W., Fitzsimmons, C. R., & Spires, B. (2005). Clergy responses to psychologist characteristics. In M. R. McMinn & A. W. Dominguez (Eds.), Psychology and the church (9-17). Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers.
Journal Articles
McMinn, M. R., & Graham, J. M. (in press). Theology as science: A response to “Theology as Queen and Psychology as Handmaid.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity.
McMinn, M. R., Tabor, A., Trihub, B. L., Taylor, L., & Dominguez, A. D. (in press). Reading in graduate school: A survey of doctoral students in clinical psychology. Training and Education in Professional Psychology.
Gonsiorek, J. C., Richards, P. S., Pargament, K. I., & McMinn, M. R. (2009). McMinn, M. R. (2009). Ethical challenges and opportunities at the edge: Incorporating spirituality and religion into psychotherapy. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 40, 385-395.
McMinn, M. R. (in press). Interview with Mark McMinn. The Journal of Counseling & Discipleship.Dominguez, A. D., McMinn, M. R., & Moon, G. W. (2009). Teaching integration outside the traditional classroom. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 37, 48-53.
McMinn, M. R., Hathaway, W. L., Woods, S. W., & Snow, K. N. (2009). What American Psychological Association leaders have to say about Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 1, 3-13.
McMinn, M. R., Moon, G. W., McCormick, A. (2009). Integration in the classroom: Ten teaching strategies. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 37, 39-47.
McMinn, M. R., Orton, J. J., & Woods, S. W. (2008). Technology in clinical practice. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 27, 56-60.
McMinn, M. R., Fervida, H. Louwerse, K. A., Pop, J. L., Thompson, R. D., Trihub, B. L., & McLeod-Harrison, S. (2008). Forgiveness and prayer. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 27, 101-109.
McMinn, M. R., Kerrick, S. P., Duma, S. J., Campbell, E. R., & Jung, J. B. (2008). Positive coping among wives of male clergy. Pastoral Psychology, 56, 445-457.
McMinn, M. R. (Fall, 2006). Applying principles of collaboration to psychology, religion, and spirituality [presidential address at 2006 APA convention]. Division 36 Newsletter.
McMinn, M. R., Ruiz, J. N., Marx, D., Wright, J. B., & Gilbert, N. B. (2006). Professional psychology and the doctrines of sin and grace: Christian leaders’ perspectives. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 37, 295-302.
McMinn, M. R., Runner, S. J., Fairchild, J. A., Lefler, J. D., & Suntay, R. P. (2005). Factors affecting clergy-psychologist referral patterns. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 33, 299-309.
McMinn, M. R., Lish, R. A., Trice, P. D., Root, A. M., Gilbert, N., & Yap, A. (2005). Care for pastors: Learning from clergy and their spouses. Pastoral Psychology, 53, 563-581.
Gregory, R. J., & McMinn, M. R. (2004). Research training in the Wheaton College PsyD program in clinical psychology. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 351-354..
Hill, P. C., & McMinn, M. R. (2004). Research training in explicitly Christian doctoral programs. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 293-297.
McMinn, M. R., Hill, P. C., & Griffin, J. W. (2004). Satisfaction with research training in Christian psychology doctoral programs: Survey findings and implications. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 305-312.
McMinn, M. R., Johnson, W. B., & Haskell, J. S. (2004). Publication frequency among faculty in integrative and secular doctoral programs. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 298-304.
Sorenson, R. L., Derflinger, K. R., Bufford, R. K., & McMinn, M. R. (2004). National collaborative research on how students learn integration: Final report. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 23, 355-365.
Meek, K. R., McMinn, M. R., Burnett, T., Mazzarella, C., & Voytenko, V. (2004). Sexual ethics training in seminary: Preparing students to manage feelings of sexual attraction. Pastoral Psychology, 53, 63-79.
McMinn, M. R., & Voytenko, V. L. (2004). Investing the wealth: Intentional strategies for psychology training in developing countries. Professional Psychology: Research & Practice, 35, 302-305.
Magazine Articles
McMinn, M. R. (in press). Psychology, theology, and spirituality: New horizons. Christian Counseling Today.
McMinn, M. R. (March, 2009). When you’re depressed: Three questions to ask—five ways to respond. Christianity Today, 24-25.
McMinn, M. R. (2009). Integrative psychotherapy: The core tenets. Christian Counseling Today, 16 (3), 13-16.
McMinn, M. R. (in press). Help and hope for those with depression. Christianity Today.
McMinn, M. R. (2005, Issue 3). Finding our way home. Christian Counseling Connection, 13.
McMinn, M. R. (2005, November/December). Remembering God. Alive Now, 38-40.
McMinn, M. R. (2005). Why sin matters. Conversations: A Forum for Authentic Transformation, 3(2), 26-29.
McMinn, M. R. (May, 2004). Amazing sin, how deep we’re bound. Christianity Today, 50-53.
McMinn, M. R., & Runner, S. J. (2004). Why should Christian counselors care about ethics research? Christian Counseling Today, 12, 56-59.
VII. Presentations
Invited Addresses at Regional Meetings and Institutions
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2009). Sin and grace in Christian counseling. Workshop given at Ashland Theological Seminary. Ashland, OH.
McMinn, M. R. (November, 2008). Integrative Psychotherapy. Workshop given at the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home. Birmingham, AL.
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2008). Integrative Psychotherapy. Workshop given at Asbury Seminary. Wilmore, KY.
McMinn, M. R. (February, 2008). Sin, grace, and empathy in Christian counseling. Plenary address given at the annual meetings of the Christian Counselors of Texas. Houston, TX.
McMinn, M. R. (February, 2008). Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian counseling. Plenary address given at the annual meetings of the Christian Counselors of Texas. Houston, TX.
McMinn, M. R. (February, 2008). Integrative psychotherapy. Plenary address given at the annual meetings of the Christian Counselors of Texas. Houston, TX.
McMinn, M. R. (February, 2008). Sin, grace, and empathy. Plenary address given at the Fuller Theological Seminary Integration Symposium. Pasadena, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (February, 2008). Integrative psychotherapy. Workshop given at the Fuller Theological Seminary Integration Symposium. Pasadena, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (January, 2009). Relational cognitive therapy. Intensive course at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. La Mirada, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (January, 2008). Relational cognitive therapy. Intensive course at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. La Mirada, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (January, 2006). Relational cognitive therapy. Intensive course at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. La Mirada, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (November, 2007). Psychological mindedness, Spiritual mindedness. Plenary address given at the mental health resource event of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Downers Grove, IL.
McMinn, M. R. (October, 2007). Integrative Psychotherapy. Workshop given at Eastern University. St. Davids, PA.
McMinn, M. R. (October, 2007). Integrative Psychotherapy. Workshop given at Regent University. Virginia Beach, VA.
McMinn, M.R. (May, 2006). Pastoring self and others on the journey home. Workshop given at Oaklawn Mental Health Services. Goshen, IN.
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2006). Relational Cognitive Therapy. Lecture given for the Indiana State University Center for the Study of Health, Religion, & Spirituality. Terre Haute, IN.
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2006). Clergy and psychologists working together. Lecture given for the Indiana State University Center for the Study of Health, Religion, & Spirituality. Terre Haute, IN.
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2006). Finding our way home. Lecture given for the Cultural Life Series of Roberts Wesleyan University. Rochester, NY.
McMinn, M. R. (January, 2006). Relational cognitive therapy. Intensive course at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. La Mirada, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (November, 2005). Integrative psychotherapy. Workshop presented at George Fox University. Newberg, OR.
McMinn, M. R. (October, 2005). Relational cognitive therapy: A Christian understanding. Workshop presented at the alumni reunion of the Psychological Studies Institute. Atlanta, GA.
McMinn, M. R. (October, 2005). Relational cognitive therapy: A Christian understanding. Workshop presented at the Institute for Spiritual Care, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Grand Rapids, MI.
McMinn, M. R. (September, 2005). Three views of home: Psychology, theology, and spirituality. Keynote address presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Christian Child and Family Agencies. Lisle, IL.
McMinn, M. R. (November, 2004). Psychology and the church: Models of engagement. Keynote address presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies—East. Chambersburg, PA.
McMinn, M. R. (November, 2004). Psychology and the church: Manners of engagement. Keynote address presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association of Psychological Studies—East. Chambersburg, PA.
Invited Addresses at National Meetings
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2008). Whatever become of theology? Distinguished scholar paper given at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Mesa, AZ.
McMinn, M.R. (October, 2006). Recursive Schema Activation. Presentation given at the annual meeting of Christian College Counseling Center Directors. Newberg, OR.
McMinn, M. R. (August, 2006). Applying principles of collaboration to psychology, religion, and spirituality. Presidential address for Division 36 of the American Psychological Association. New Orleans, LA.
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2005). Psychologists and clergy working together. Invited address presented at the annual midyear meeting of APA Division 36 (Psychology of Religion). Baltimore, MD.Staley Lectures and Chapel Presentations
McMinn, M. R. and McMinn, L. C. (November, 2008). Chapel series for George Fox University. Newberg, OR.
McMinn, M. R. and McMinn, L. C. (November, 2008). Chapel series for Simpson University (Grant lectureship). Redding, CA.
McMinn, M. R. (April, 2008). Sin, grace, and empathy in pastoral counseling. Chapel address at Asbury Seminary. Wilmore, KY.
McMinn, M. R. and McMinn, L. C. (March, 2008). Chapel series for Trinity Western University. Langley, British Columbia.
McMinn, M. R. (February, 2006). Finding our way home. Presentation for the Wheaton College Graduate School chapel. Wheaton, IL.
McMinn, M. R. and McMinn, L. C. (November, 2005). One-week gender series for Wheaton College chapel program. Wheaton, IL.
McMinn, M. R. (November, 2004). Lost and found. Presentation for the Wheaton College Graduate School chapel. Wheaton, IL.Pre-Conference Workshops
McMinn, M. R., (March, 2006). Relational cognitive therapy. Pre-conference workshop presented at the annual midyear meeting of Division 36 of the American Psychological Association. Columbia, MD.
McMinn, M. R., & Campbell, C. D. (March, 2006). Relational cognitive therapy. Pre-conference workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Cincinnati, OH.
McMinn, M. R., & McMinn, L. C. (September, 2005). Sin, sex, and (most of all) grace. Pre-conference workshop presented at the biannual meeting of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Nashville, TN.
Allison, S., Dueck, A., McMinn, M., Stevenson, D., Bufford, R., Entwistle, D., Eck, B., Moon, G., Beck, R., & Hill, P. (April, 2005). Teaching integration and integrating in our teaching. Pre-conference workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Dallas, TX.Papers and Posters at American Psychological Association (APA) Conventions
Aten, J. D., Hathaway, W. L., Worthington, E. L., Jr., McMinn, M. R., Leach, M., & Plante, T. (August, 2009). Psychotherapy with religious and spiritual clients: Competencies, approaches, and practices. Symposium presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario.
Frise, N. R., & McMinn, M. R. (August, 2009). Forgiveness and reconciliation: The differing perspectives of psychologists and Christian theologians. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario.
McCormick, A.G. & McMinn, M. R. (August, 2009). Is confession perceived as good for the soul? Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario.
McMinn, M. R., Vasiliauskas, S. L., Honeycutt, R. J., & Dickey, R. A. (August, 2009). Prayer and the process of forgiveness. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario.
Woods, S. , & McMinn, M. R. (August, 2009). Christian seminary students’ attitudes toward psychology. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Toronto, Ontario.
Barsukov, S. V., McMinn, M. R., & Gathercoal, K. A. (August, 2008). Interpreter Competency Exam: Mental Health. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
Dutcher, S., Campbell, C. D., Gathercoal, K. A., & McMinn, M. R. (August, 2008). Attitudes and referral patterns of clergy members in rural and urban areas. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
Fervida, H. H., & McMinn, M. R. Christian narratives of forgiveness. (August, 2008). Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.Louwerse, K. A., McMinn, M. R, & McMinn, L G. (August, 2008). Development of a sin awareness scale. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
McMinn, M. R., Tabor, A., Trihub, B. L., Taylor, L., & Dominguez, A. W. (August, 2008). Reading in graduate school. Poster presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
McMinn, M. R., Hathaway, W. L., Woods, S. L., & Bendeck, K. (August, 2008). What American Psychological Association leaders have to say about psychology of religion and spirituality. Paper presented at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Boston, MA.
McMinn, M. R., Kerrick, S., Duma, S., Campbell, E., & Jung, J. (August, 2005). Positive coping among wives of male clergy. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC.
McMinn, M. R., Ruiz, J., Gilbert, N., Marx, D., & Wright, J. B., (August, 2005). Psychology and the doctrine of sin: Christian leaders’ perspectives. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC.
Dominguez, A. W., Ip, C., Hoover, D., Oleari, A., & McMinn, M. R. (August, 2004). Religious recovery: Exploring faith-based substance abuse recovery. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological Association. Honolulu, HI.McMinn, M. R., McMinn, L. G., & Griffin, J. W. (August, 2004). Perceptions of sin: Initial development of a sin awareness scale. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological Association. Honolulu, HI.
Voytenko V. L., & McMinn, M. R. (August, 2004). Community-based care in Ukraine: A pastoral training program. Poster presented at the annual meetings of the American Psychological Association. Honolulu, HI.Papers and Posters at Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Conventions
Hoffman, M., & McMinn, M. R., Ellens, J. H., & Dueck, A. (April, 2009). Master Series Case Presentations. Symposium presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Orlando, FL.
McMinn, M. R., & Dominguez, A. D. (April, 2009). Teaching integration online. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Orlando, FL.
Dominguez, A. W., & McMinn, M. R. (April, 2008). Ministry assessment: Practices of US churches. Paper to be presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Mesa, AZ.
McMinn, M. R., Fervida, H. Louwerse, K. A., Pop, J. L., Thompson, R. D., Trihub, B. L., & McLeod-Harrison, S. (March, 2007). Forgiveness and prayer. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Valley Forge, PA.
McMinn, M. R. (March, 2006). Recursive schema activation. Clinical demonstration presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Cincinnati, OH.
Aten, J. D., Hofer, S. L., & McMinn, M. R. (April, 2005). Integration research and qualitative methodologies. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Dallas, TX.
McMinn, M. R., Runner, S. J., Fairchild, J. A., Lefler, J. D., & Suntay, R. P. (April, 2005). How clergy know psychologists: And how psychologists know clergy. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. Dallas, TX.
Dominguez, A. W., Ip, C., Hoover, D., Oleari, A., McMinn, M. R., Lee, T. W., Steiner-Pappalardo, N. L., & Luka, M. (March, 2004). Faith-based substance abuse treatment programs. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. St. Petersburg, FL.
McMinn, M. R. (March, 2004). Why sin matters: The prodigal’s long journey home. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. St. Petersburg, FL.
McMinn, M. R., Ammons, J., McLaughlin, B. R., Williamson, C., Griffin, J. W., Fitzsimmons, C. R., & Spires, B. (March, 2004). Clergy responses to psychologist characteristics. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. St. Petersburg, FL.
McMinn, M. R., Griffin, J. W., & McMinn. L. G. (March, 2004). Assessing the relationship between religious coping, depression, and perceptions of wrongdoing. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. St. Petersburg, FL.
McMinn, M. R., Lish, R. A., Trice, P. D., Root, A. M., Gilbert, N., & Yap, A. (March, 2004). Care for pastors: Learning from clergy and their spouses. Paper presented at the annual meetings of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies. St. Petersburg, FL.Papers at American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Conferences
McMinn, M. R. (September, 2005). Three views of home: Psychology, theology, and spirituality. Workshop presented at the biannual meeting of the American Association of Christian Counselors. Nashville, TN.
