Joseph C. Grana II D. Min.

Special Assistant to the President for Alumni & Church Relations

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EDUCATION:

• Doctor of Ministry in Preaching and Pastoral Counseling, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
• Master of Divinity in New Testament, Lincoln Christian Seminary
• M.A. in Church Growth, Hope International University
• M.A. in Pastoral Care and Counseling, Lincoln Christian Seminary
• B.A. in Christian Ministries, Lincoln Christian College

CREDENTIALS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Who's Who Among American Teachers
• Ordained Minister

COURSES:

• Ministry of the Word (Homiletics)
• Greek Tools for Literary Exegesis
• Hebrew Tools for Literary Exegesis
• Life of Christ
• Leadership Skills
• John
• Biblical Theology
• Hebrews

KEY AWARDS/AFFILIATIONS:

• Associate Director of the Southern California Evangelistic Association, 1991-1999
• Member of the Academy of Homiletics
• Board Member for the following organizations:
  • Angeles Crest Christian Camp
  • Christian HolyLand Foundation
  • Christian Scholarship Foundation
• Society of Biblical Literature
• Dare to Lead Conference Founder
• Stone Campbell Journal Board

ACADEMIC INTERESTS:

• Theology
• Biblical Studies
• Practical Ministry
• Church Planting
• Preaching

PUBLICATIONS:

Shepherding in the Local Church: Program of Pastoral Care for Church Members, 1982
Sports in the Bible: Sermons and Sports Stories, 1994
Preaching Through Tears: Essays in Honor of Dr. Wayne Shaw, 2000
What God Thinks of Kids: A Theological and Sociological Look at Children in the Scriptures, 2002
Models of Ministry and Leaderships that Work: Edited Work on Various Leadership Styles, 2006
Models of Church Planting: (Electronic) Stories of Various Church Plants, 2006
Numerous articles in Christian Standard and Stone-Campbell Journal
"Essays of Hope” 2012
"Essays of Hope Future” 2012

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

• Intensive Teaching: Ecuador, Peru
• Interim and Itinerant Preacher
• Intensive Teaching: Chile, Bahamas, Israel, Egypt, Mexico, and Local Churches
• Workshop for CIY
• Men's Retreats
• Workshops at International Conference on Missions

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:

I've been married to Linda (Clifton) Grana since 1969. We have four children: Jolynne, Joey, and Julia; an adopted daughter, Keenan; Son-in-law Joey Aszterbaum; grandchildren Kyler, Josie, Ethan, Ellie, Semeia, Asha, Zion. I enjoy sports, especially the Chicago Cubs!! (Next year is here!) I also enjoy playing basketball, going on adventures with my family, and movie-going.

PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT/ FAVORITE QUOTE/ SCRIPTURE/ PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION:

"...to present an acceptable worship unto God which demonstrates itself in introducing people to Christ and nurturing people in Christ to present everyone mature in Christ." (Colossians 1:28)

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