Teaching Plan Writer
Jay Sedwick is an associate professor of Christian education at Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife Laurie have four children: Ana, Lea, Jay, and Kay Lee. Jay has a B.S. in electrical engineering from Pennsylvania State University, a Th.M. in Bible exposition and Christian education from Dallas Theological Seminary, an M.A. in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in educational ministries (also from Southwestern).
Family Devotion Writer
Keith Nicholson has served in full-time children’s ministry for more than 10 years. Keith has served as the minister to children at churches in South Carolina, Florida, and Alabama. He currently serves as the children’s pastor at Cascade Hills Church in Columbus, Georgia. He is married to Sheri, and they have two children, Victoria and Meredith. Keith has a master of arts in religious education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and a bachelor of science in business administration (finance) from Auburn University. Keith’s philosophy for ministry is to lead children toward a growing understanding of Christ and what it means to live for Him. He feels that this is best accomplished by providing children with many creative ways to learn about Christ in a fun and exciting environment. The biblical foundation for Keith’s ministry is based upon Deuteronomy 6:5–7.
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