Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Biblical & Theological Studies
Education
- B.A., Psychology, Emmanuel University
- M. Div., Campbell University
- Ph.D. (ABD), Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Faculty, 2024 – current, North Central University
- Adjunct Faculty, 2022 – current, Emmanuel University
- Pastoral Ministry, 2013 – current, International Pentecostal Holiness Church
- Pastoral Ministry, 2018 – current, United Methodist/Global Methodist Churches
- Adjunct Faculty, 2021-2021, Heritage Bible College
- Teaching Assistant, 2015-2020, Campbell University Divinity School
- Archives Director, 2011-2020, North Carolina Conference, International Pentecostal Holiness Church
- Social Worker/Counselor, 2006-2011, Royal Home Ministries
- Worship Leader, 1998-2008, Culbreth Memorial Pentecostal Holiness Church
- Social Worker/Academic Liaison, 1997-2003, Falcon Children’s Home
About
Karen Hamilton Lucas is an ordained minister with a background in social work and music ministry. As an archivist for the North Carolina Conference of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, she has a keen interest in Pentecostal Studies, as well as more general interests in Christian History, theology, and spiritual formation. As a minister, she enjoys working with churches interested in revitalization and community engagement. As an educator, she is passionate about equipping emerging Christian leaders with the knowledge to serve Christian communities with intentionally healthy ministry models. She lives in North Carolina with her husband, Chip, and their three children. As a family, the Lucases enjoy relaxed Friday nights, music, the beaches and mountains of North Carolina, adventurous dining, and travel-destination holidays.