Jerry Elaine Lawrence

Adjunct Professor in Christian Education, Admissions Counselor, and Alumni & Placement Coordinator for Women

B.A., Baylor University, 1983; M.A.(BS), Dallas Theological Seminary, 1991; M.A./CE, 1995; D.Min., 2005.

Dr. Jerry Lawrence has a deep love for children of all ages and a strong commitment to faith development in families. As an adjunct professor in the Christian Education department, Dr. Lawrence, who teaches courses in children’s ministry and creativity, has seventeen years of experience developing and overseeing children’s ministry in small, medium, and large churches; training and equipping staff and volunteers; and organizing special events and outreach opportunities. While working at Dallas Seminary as an admissions counselor and women’s coordinator for Alumni and Placement, Dr. Lawrence continues to be involved in children’s ministry in her local church, and takes great delight in talking and spending time with children—especially her twelve nieces and nephews.