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Resume:
Cynthia Lynn McCullough, D. Min.
Columbia, South Carolina 29223
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EDUCATION
Furman University. 1982. Bachelor of Arts. Major, Sociology, minor Religion.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. 1987. Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages (6 hrs each, Koine Greek and Biblical Hebrew). Includes 8 hour basic unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (chaplaincy), Baptist Hospital (now Prisma), Columbia, SC.
Drew University. 1994. Doctor of Ministry. Concentration in Pastoral Care and Counseling. Thesis title: Developing A Ministry of Pastoral Care with Victims of Domestic Violence and Their Families In Lancaster County. Advisors-Lois Veronen, Ph.D., Psychologist and Arthur Pressley, M. Div., Ph.D., Psychologist.
Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center. 2007. Two full years of post-doctoral study in pastoral psychotherapy: theoretical lecture and discussion, case conference and verbatim work groups, group process, pastoral psychotherapeutic practice and supervision. (transcript unavailable)
Southern New Hampshire University - Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Completed 21 graduate hours with a 3.96 GPA.
Studied piano for 15+ years; also studied flute, voice and music theory. Served as Minister of Music / Church Musician / Guest Musician for various church and college choirs for 50+ years.
ORDINATIONS
AME Zion Church, Deacon-1988, Elder -1990.
Presbyterian Church, USA, Minister of the Word and Sacrament-2004. (Retired on disabled 2006).
WORK EXPERIENCE
Aetna Life and Casualty, Charlotte, NC. 1982- 1984, Trainee to Senior Commercial Property Underwriter. Earned 3 of 10 parts towards the Certified Property Casualty Underwriter Credential and 2 of the 3 credentials for the Certified Risk Managers distinction.
Friendship Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC. 1984-1986. Director of Christian Education, Children and Youth.
Baptist Hospital, Columbia, SC. Chaplain Intern. Summer 1987.
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC. 1988-1989. Teaching and Learning Center – Counselor and Remediation Specialist, Title III (Student Support Services), and Assistant Campus Minister.
Sexual Assault (rape crisis) Center, Rock Hill, SC. 1989-90. Executive Director.
North Corner AME Zion Church, Lancaster, SC. 1989-1994. Pastor.
Clinton Junior College (now Clinton College), Rock Hill, SC. I990 – 2001. Professor of Religion and Christian Ethics. Also developed and managed the remediation laboratory and taught Sophomore Seminar – learning integration course with emphasis on research and writing competency.
1994-1995 Interim President. 1995-2001, President. Obtained first accreditation (candidacy status) for the institution in its 100+ year history. Obtained Title IV reauthorization, I-9 clearance, obtained $2.5 million Title III grant, among other accomplishments. Served on accreditation teams with other professions to access, assist and recommend certification through the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC. 2002- 2003. Grant Manager, Department of Labor $750K Demonstration Grant.
Hermon Presbyterian Church, Rock Hill, SC. 2002-2003, Interim Pastor (laboring within the bounds).
Bread of Life Christian Ministry (PCUSA) 2004-2006. Pastor. (Laboring within the bounds, 2003.)
Aunt Cynthia’s School – 2005 – present. (Intermittent sessions) Administrator and Teacher – multi- graded, academic day camp for elementary school students, held during school breaks. Individual and group tutoring as needed.
ACT/PSAT/SAT Prep Tutor, 2010 – present. Providing both individual and group prep courses for students in preparation for test taking. Specializing in working with students with identified learning differences and/or academic difficulties.
Pastoral Counselor, 2005 – present.
Department of Church School Literature, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Staff Writer - Researched, developed and wrote curriculum for various age graded Sunday School quarterlies. 1982 – 1984; 2014 to 2016.
Contract Consultant – 2006 – present. Areas of Expertise: Speech and Ghost Writing; Editing and Proofreading; providing professional academic assistance to graduate students; non-profit coaching, program development, certification acquisition and compliance (501©3 and other applications); Church Administration; Grant writing; Instrumental and Choral Music, Academic and Professional Accreditations.
Partial list of Past and Current Clients – The Battle Corporation, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (Denomination), The Meeting Place – Georgetown District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, several masters and doctoral students in thesis / dissertation preparation, Clinton Junior College; Sons of Allen Men’s Ministry of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Hood Theological Seminary, 2018 to 2020. Doctoral research and writing mentor.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
“Escalating Conflict and the Emotions of Firing an Employee.” Darius M. Benton, Ph.D. and Cynthia L. McCullough, D.Min. Case Studies in Organizational Communication: A Lifespan Approach. Ryan S. Bisel and Michael W. Kramer, ed. Oxford University Press, 2019.
Currently completing an integrated learning-based curriculum in English Literature for High School Students with Dr. Darius Benton.
OTHER
Written several Vacation Bible School and Bible Study series, articles, sermons for publication, etc. Served on numerous committees, etc. in both religious denominations, including: Chair, Investigatory Committee on Sexual Misconduct Peer Trial, South Atlantic Episcopal District of the AME Zion Church; Pee Dee Conference Treasurer, Bishop’s Executive Assistant (served over 225 churches), General Conference Delegate – 1992,1996, 2000. Episcopal Subcommittee (charged with matching bishops to areas of work), 2000. (all AME Zion) Executive Committee, Providence Presbytery; Charlotte Presbytery - Committee on Ministry, and its Subcommittee on Peacemaking (concerned with sexual misconduct matters involving clergy) (PCUSA). Additionally, served on various community boards and committees, including, Wachovia Bank and Trust; Chair, Board of Directors of The Rock Hill Girls’ Home; Member of the Board of Directors, Tri-County Sisterhelp (battered women’s shelter); Member, Rock Hill Rotary Club; Member, Piedmont Hospital Ethics Committee and Piedmont Hospital Women’s Board.
Authored a work of fiction entitled, The Many Lives In Oraliza County – a series of connected short stories. Novel length story from this same world.
Developing a Christian Education Curriculum Company, Anderson -Thorne Publishing.
Currently co-authoring two additional works for publication: the first is a competency based, age graded Christian Education curriculum that tracks faith development with psychological development; the second is a series of theological essays and an accompanying workbook concerning aspects of the nature of God. I have also accepted a consignment to write an “as told to” autobiography for Bishop George Battle, Jr., Senior Bishop AME Zion Church, retired, and inductee into Baltimore’s Blacks in Wax Museum. Subject recently passed – assessing whether the subject’s widow is interested in completing the volume posthumously.
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