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Matt Mcalack
Matthew
McAlack
Program Advisor, Youth and Family Ministry Program; Professor, School of Divinity

Teaching at Cairn since 1995

Matthew McAlack

Education

  • PhD, Temple University
  • ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary
  • BS in Bible, Cairn University

Biography

Dr. Matt McAlack teaches Bible, theology, psychology, and youth and family ministry.

Since 1996, Dr. McAlack has also directed JAM (Junior High Adventures in Ministry), a ministry and evangelism training event for middle schoolers at Cairn University.

In addition to serving at Cairn, Dr. McAlack has also served as a youth pastor and pastor of English ministry, as well as a speaker at conferences and retreats. Currently, he and his wife Michele lead the Youth Ministry and Outreach at Calvary Baptist Church in Bristol Pennsylvania.

Additional Information

Contact Information:
[email protected]
215.702.4285

Academic Specialties & Interests:

  • Spiritual Formation & Discipleship
  • Church Leadership & Management
  • Ministry & Culture
  • Homiletics
  • Christian Education

Publications:

  • “Effects of multimedia on cognitive load, self-efficacy, and multiple rule-based problem solving.” British Journal of Educational Technology.
  • “WebQuest Learning as Perceived by Higher-Education Learners.” Tech Trends.
  • Dissertation: “Proteges’ and mentors’ perceptions and expectations about mentoring in the preparation of youth workers.”
  • Various book reviews in Journal of Youth Ministry

Awards:

  • Faculty Member of the Year, 2001-2002

Teaching at Cairn since 1995