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Richard Ross
Professor of Student Ministry, Assistant Dean, Division of Human Growth and Development, and J.M. Price Chair of Religious Education

817-923-1921 ext.6370
rross@swbts.edu


Education

  • Ph.D., SWBTS, 1980
  • M.R.E., SWBTS, 1974
  • B.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1972

Previous Experience

  • Spokesperson, True Love Waits Campaign, 1993-Present
  • Youth Ministry Consultant, LifeWay Christian Resources, Nashville, Tenn., 1984-2000
  • Minister of Youth, Tulip Grove Baptist Church, Nashville, Tenn., 1985-99
  • Minister of Youth, Royal Haven Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, 1972-1984
  • Minister of Youth and College, Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Abilene, TX, 1970-1972
  • Summer Youth Minister, Fannin-Terrace Baptist Church, 1970
  • Minister of Youth, Caps Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas, 1969-1970
  • Minister of Youth, Hillcrest Baptist Church, San Angelo, Texas, 1969

Writings

  • Author/compiler of over 20 books on youth ministry
  • Co-author of 30 Days: Turning the Hearts of Parents and Teenagers Toward Each Other (LifeWay)
  • Co-author of Parenting with Kingdom Purpose (Broadman)
  • Transforming Student Ministry

Memberships

  • Southern Baptist Religious Education Association
  • Youth Ministry Educators
  • National Network of Youth Ministries

Honors

  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Hardin-Simmons University, 1997

Media

  • Television: 48 Hours, 20/20, Nightline, The Today Show, To Tell the Truth, CNN Headline News, 700 Club, The American Agenda with Peter Jennings, Hour of Power
  • Magazines: Newsweek, Time, Life, Mademoiselle, Seventeen, Teen, Vogue, Glamour, Woman's Day, Ms. Magazine, USA Weekend Magazine, New Republic Magazine, Family Circle, Modern Maturity, Rolling Stone, Details, Sassy, Decision, New Man.
  • Radio: USA Radio Network, Paul Harvey Radio, CBS Radio Network, Family News in Focus, Focus on the Family Radio, Josh McDowell Radio, National Public Radio, Rush Limbaugh Radio, American Family Radio, CNN Radio, British Broadcasting Company.
  • Newspapers: USA Today, New York Times, Washington Post, Washington Times, Associated Press, Scripps Howard News Service, Gannett News Service.

Personal

  • Spouse: LaJuana (Hamilton) Ross
  • Children: Clayton
  • Church Membership: Wedgwood Baptist Church

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