Associate Dean, Graduate School of Theology
Mason serves as the Director of Contextual Education, Assistant Professor of Practical Theology, and Associate Dean within the ACU Graduate School of Theology. Mason’s primary areas of research revolve around the theological foundations of ministry and in helping ministers, elders, and other church leaders think constructively and theologically about their role as leaders. Mason and his wife, Kelci, have been married for 12 years, are active members of the University Church of Christ in Abilene, and have two daughters, Addison and Marah. Mason’s work with congregations usually focuses in the following areas:
Transitions & Interim Ministry: Mason works with congregations at various stages of transition, helping them navigate the often-complex dynamics such transitions create and establishing the processes for moving faithfully into new seasons of congregational life. Mason’s work in this area revolves around strategic planning, minister searches, interim preaching, and other interim responsibilities as needed.
Congregational Health: Mason is trained in the use of the Siburt Institute’s Church Health Assessment instrument, and works with church leadership on understanding, learning from, and implementing action plans as a response to what is learned through the assessment.
Minister Coaching: Mason often works with ministers in various formal coaching capacities, helping them to develop in a specific area of their ministry or to move towards their long-term goals of excellence and flourishing. Through his relationship and coaching work, Mason seeks to help ministers multiple their impact and live well into their calling and vocation.
Emotional Intelligence: Emotional Intelligence – our ability to understand and express our emotions in constructive ways – is a vital component of flourishing ministry and healthy church leadership. As a certified Emotional Intelligence coach, Mason uses his experience and training with emotional intelligence to better equip ministers and church leadership groups to function as a leadership team. By identifying strengths, naming weaknesses, and establishing plans for growth, Mason helps ministers and other church leaders thrive in their roles.
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