Michael Anthony
Dr. Anthony taught non-profit management and leadership studies for 27 years at Talbot School of Theology, where he is currently an Emeritus Professor. He served as Vice Provost for Academic Development and Effectiveness at Biola University for nine years.
He has served on staff with five local churches in roles including Interim Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, Family Pastor, and Youth Pastor. He is President of Calibrate Global Consulting, a business that provides leadership development resources to ministry leaders and nonprofit organizations in North America. Most recently he was the COO & CFO at Dream Centers in Colorado Springs where his wife, Michelle, serves as the Executive Pastor to Families at New Life Church. He has edited/authored 13 books including The Evangelical Dictionary of Christian Education, Management Essentials for Christian Ministries, and The Effective Church Board. He has led over 150 short-term missions trips all over the world and has served twice as the President of the North American Professors of Christian Education. His hobbies include sailing, scuba diving, surfing, and fly fishing. He and Michelle have two adult children and two grandchildren.
Michael Anthony’s Books
Michael Anthony’s Publication Articles
- “Surveying Environmental Perspectives Among Faculty in an Institution of Christian Higher Education.” Journal of Research on Christian Education (29:2). Aug 19, 2020. 137-155.
- “Toward a Biblical Theology of the Heart of God.” Bibliotheca Sacra (176). January–March 2019. 3–17.
- “Mentoring Makes All the Difference.” Homefront Magazine. August 2017.
- “Cancer genomic research at the crossroads: Realizing the changing genetic landscape as intratumoral spatial and temporal heterogeneity becomes a confounding factor.” Journal of Cancer Cell International (14:115). 2014.
- “Training a Church Board.” The MacIntosh Church Growth Network (6:2). February 1994. 1-2.
- “The Effective Church Board: Fact or Fiction?” Sundoulos, A Talbot School of Theology Alumni Publication. Winter 1994. 2-4.
- “The Relationship between Marital Satisfaction and Religious Maturity.” Religious Education Journal (88:1). 1993. 97-108.
- “Living with the ‘L’ Word: The Spector of Litigation.” Journal of Youthworker (8:4). 1992. 82-86.
- “A Child Abuse and Prevention Plan for the Local Church.” Christian Education Journal (12:2). 1992. 9-15.
- “Special Report.” Single Adult Ministries Journal (8:3). 1991. 1.
- “Humanism in American Christian Education.” Christian Education Journal (12:1). 1991. 79-88.
- “Is Marriage a Passport to Paradise?” Sundoulos, A Talbot School of Theology Alumni Publication. 1990. 1.
- “The Relationship Between Leadership Style and the Growth Rate of the Sunday School.” Christian Education Journal (10:1). 1989. 91-104.
- “Guidelines to Help Avoid and Resolve Clientele Conflict. ” Journal of Christian Camping. 1986. 10-11.
- “Management by Objectives for Camp Administration.” Journal of Christian Camping. 1985. 12-13.
- “Planning a Staff Training Program.” Journal of Christian Camping. 1985. 6-8.
- “Planning, Control Key to Managing Staff Conflicts.” Journal of Christian Camping. 1985. 12-13.
Michael Anthony’s Contributions
The Heart of God and His Church
The Heart of God and Social Engagement
The Heart of God and Preparation of the Pastor
The Heart of God
