Dave Keehn | People, Biola University

Departments	Division of Biblical and Theological Studies Talbot School of Theology
Biola Affiliations	Faculty

Documents

Degrees

Ph.D., Talbot School of Theology
M.A., Talbot School of Theology
B.A., Azusa Pacific University

Biography

Dave Keehn has served for over 30 years in youth ministry in both small and large churches. After teaching ministry courses as an adjunct for 12 years at Talbot School of Theology and Biola University, Keehn joined the faculty in the fall of 2009. His passion is to develop church leaders for future generations. Keehn’s expertise is in developing ministry programs to reach and disciple the millennial generation and their families. He has spoken at numerous conferences and serves as the teaching pastor at Cornerstone Community Church in San Clemente, Calilf.

Affiliations

Cornerstone Community Church, San Clemente CA
LEAD222, leadership network for youth pastors
Orange County Fire Authority (serve as battalion chaplain)

Publications

Dissertation

“Leveraging Internships: A comparison of ministry internship programs as Realistic Job Previews to prepare for vocational ministry.” Talbot Theological Seminary, 2015.

Articles & Chapters

“The Old Testament Roots of Jesus’ Leadership Development Methodology”, Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership, Fall 2019.
“Calling for Financial Training for Ministry Students.” Christian Education Journal, Fall 2016.
“Leveraging Internships: A comparison of ministry internship programs as Realistic Job Previews to prepare for vocational ministry.” Journal of Youth Ministry, October 2015. “Looking around – evaluating your ministry.”The NET, Willow Creek Association web-based publishing. Chicago, IL: 2007.
“Can we speak their language.”The NET, Willow Creek Association web-based publishing. Chicago, IL: 2007.
“Followship.”The NET, Willow Creek Association web-based publishing. Chicago, IL: 2005.
“Coaching students to be tools in God’s Hands”The NET, Willow Creek Association web-based publishing. Chicago, IL: 2004.
“Connecting with students in a busy world”The NET, Willow Creek Association web-based publishing. Chicago, IL: 2004.
“How to thrive long-term.”Group Magazine May/June 2000.

Books

“The Old Testament Roots of Jesus’ Leadership Development Methodology”, Journal of Biblical Perspectives in Leadership, Fall 2019.
“Factors that promote longevity in youth ministry.” Unpublished Master's Thesis, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, 1997.