Jay L. Sedwick Jr.
Dr. Sedwick, Chairman of the Educational Ministries and Leadership Department, has 40 years of youth ministry experience combined with 27 years at DTS. Dr. Sedwick graduated with his ThM from DTS in 1989. He went on to earn an MA in Religious Education in 1996 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a PhD in Educational Ministries from Southwestern in 2003.) He serves on the board of the Society of Professors in Christian Ministry.
He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board for World Link Ministries, an evangelistic, church planting, and pastoral training ministry. Jay has been teaching youth at a large Dallas-area church for 30 years and is now teaching the next generation of their children. Jay met his wife, Laurie, while they both attended summer school at DTS in 1986. They’ve been married for 38 years, have four grown children who are all walking with Jesus, and 5 amazing grandchildren.
Jay L. Sedwick Jr.’s Books
Jay L. Sedwick Jr.’s Publication Articles
- “To Release or Not to Release.” Morf (7). 2013. 4.
- “Many Students, Many Methods: Teaching to Connect with Kids’ Various Learning Styles.” YouthWorker Journal (28:4). 2012. 41.
- “Heteroflexible: The Katy Perry Phenomenon.” The Naked Truth-The New Sexuality in Youth Ministry (74). 2008. 10-11.
- “Teaching Students Today.” Leading Student Ministry 2007. 32-34.
- “Learning Styles: Helping Students Shine.” Leading Student Ministry 2006. 28-31.
- “Cheating: Anything Can Be Done.” Leading Student Ministry 2006. 26-29.
- “The Bible on Jesus: Lesson 1.” Christ: The Basis of Faith 2005.
- “Jesus Loves Me This I Know: Lesson 39.” Christ: The Basis of Faith 2005.
- “Surprise Converts: Lesson 40.” Christ: The Basis of Faith 2005.
- “A Comparison of Three Data Collection Survey Modes among Southern Baptist Youth Workers: Group-Administered, E-Mail/Web, and Mail.” Journal of Youth Ministry 2004. 35-46.
- “Body Art.” Youth Ministry Update 1998. 1-2.
- “Interview—The Future is Now: Youth Ministers on the Potential and Place of Students in the Church.” Worship Leader 1997. 30-33.
- “Pioneers in Prevention.” Church Executive Magazine. 2021. 12.
- “A New Option for Sexual Abuse Prevention Training.” Church Executive. 2017. 20.
Jay L. Sedwick Jr.’s Contributions
Taming the Tongue
Money Can't Buy Happiness, But Generosity Can
The Hidden Pandemic of Pornography
Emerging Adolescence and the Church
Youth Week Overview
Reaching Millennials in a Shifting World
Understanding Millennials in a Shifting World
Emerging Adolescence and the Church
Ministering to 13 to 34 year olds
How Emerging Adulthood Affects the Church
The Grooming Process of Sexual Abusers
Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse at Church
Emerging Adolescence and the Church
God is in Control
Faculty Forum: Representing Christ in a Pluralistic World
