Dr. Jason Carthen Ph.D.

Personal
Dr. Carthen has been a member of the House of the Lord for over a decade. He is married to Mrs. Jamesena Carthen and they have three beautiful daughters.

Prior to his pastoral ordination and appointment as director of C.O.R.E, Dr. Carthen served over ten years in ministry and fifteen years in both the public and private sectors of Leadership & Business Management, specifically with the National Football League’s Player’s Association, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Northeast, Ohio.

As an author, visionary, and scholar, Dr. Carthen is a distinguished Fellow in the Beta Phi academic literary society and has researched and published in the areas of Positive Psychology, Emotional Behavior , Follower Performance in the workplace, and Leadership & Business Management in the ecology of sports. Dr. Carthen also serves on the faculty of Bethel University and previously with Malone University in the areas of Management and Leadership studies. Dr. Carthen is a highly sought after international speaker in areas of faith, leadership and business, he has traveled extensively in Europe visiting over 13 countries while conducting research.

He received his Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University, his Master’s degree from Malone University, his B.A. from Ohio University and received his Business Management certification from the Harvard Business School. As a former professional football player with the New England Patriots, Dr. Carthen continues to be instrumental in the area of sports and leadership. Finally, and most importantly Dr. Carthen has a heart for the Lord and a desire to harness the impact of a saving knowledge of faith in Christ with solid biblical teaching and God orchestrated relationships.

Education
• Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, 2004-2009
• Business Management Certification: The Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, 2006
• M.A. in Christian Ministries , Malone University, Canton, Ohio, 2000-04 (Concentrations: Theology, and Leadership).
• Multi-Systemic Therapy Certification (MST): Applewood Centers, Cleveland, Ohio, 1996
• Bachelor of Arts, The Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, 1989-93 (Majors: Sociology and Criminology)

Work Experience

•Professor in the school of Transformational Leadership at Bethel University (2006-present)
•Guest Lecturer Malone University and Westminster College
•The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (2000-2006)
•Applewood Centers, Inc. (Solutions for Children, Youth & Families) from 1996-2000

Community and Board Involvement
•Police and Fire Commission Board (2006-Present)
•Architectural Review Board (2006-2008)
•Beth-El Fellowship of Visionary Churches (2004-2008)
•The Greater Cleveland Youth Leaders Network (2001-2006)
•Executive Committee: The Leukemia Fundraising Initiative (1993-1994)

Ministry
•Executive Director of C.O.R.E. (City of Refuge For Everyone)
•The House of the Lord Security Services
•The House of the Lord Buildings and Grounds

Dr. Jason Carthen Ph.D. can be reached at The House of The Lord church office at (330) 864-9073 or by email jcarthen@thotl.org - Fax 330-864-1617