Jack McKinney's Resume
Education
Pastoral Counselor
2013
2013 Licensed by the North Carolina Board for Fee-Based Practicing Pastoral Counselors (pdf)
Doctor of Philosophy/ Ethics, Theology, and Church-State Studies 1995 Baylor University, Waco, TX
1995 Baylor University, Waco, TX Dissertation: When Is a Conscience a Conscience: A Baptist View of Selective
Conscientious Objection
Master of Divinity/Christian Ethics, Theology, and Church History 1990
1990Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX (4.0)
Bachelor of Arts/ Theology and Philosophy 1987
1987Howard Payne University, Brownwood, TX (3.95 GPA)
Counseling Experience
Owner, McKinney Counseling & Consulting 2010 to present
2010 to presentMinisterial Experience
Pastor, Pullen Memorial Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC 2000- 2009
2000- 2009 800-member congregation affiliated with the American Baptist
Churches-USA and Alliance of Baptists
Senior Minister, Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD 1997-2000
1997-2000 250-member congregation affiliated with the ABC-USA and
Alliance of Baptists
Interim Pastor, St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (Gerald, TX) and 1994-1997
1994-1997First United Church of Christ (West, TX)
Two-yoked UCC congregations with a combined membership of 125
Pastor, Plainview Baptist Church, Krum, TX 1989-1991
1989-1991 70-member congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention
Pastor, Naruna Baptist Church, Lampasas, TX 1986-1987
1986-1987 40-member congregation affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention
Minister of Youth, Westwood Baptist Church, Nashville, TN Summer 1985
Summer 1985Academic Experience
Lecturer, Religion 1996
1996 Baylor University
Substitute Lecturer 1992-1994
1992-1994 Baylor University
Facilitator, Seminarians Interacting Program 1991
1991 National Conference of Christians and Jews
Honors
The Independent June 14, 2006
June 14, 2006 “Best Sermon to Hear on Sunday Morning”
“The pulpit at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh has featured some progressive greats over the years (W.W. Finlator, Mahan Siler), and Jack McKinney is in that tradition. He’s preached well the gospel of social justice—and not just in the church, but on the street and in the halls of the legislature, as well—and he’s helped lead the fight against capital punishment in North Carolina. And with co-pastor Nancy Petty, McKinney and many of the Pullen
congregants are in the forefront of the movement for equal rights for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender folk…”
Human Rights Campaign of the Carolinas 2005
2005 Equality Award
Triangle Business and Professional Guild 2003
2003 Straight Ally of the Year
Baylor University 1991-1994
1991-1994 University Scholar,
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1990
1990 Robert A. Baker Award for the Outstanding Student in Church History
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1990
1990 Albert Venting Memorial Award for Excellence in Theological Studies
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1987-1988
1987-1988 President’s Scholar,
Howard Payne University 1987
1987 Summa Cum Laude Graduate
Howard Payne University 1987
1987 Outstanding Theology Student in the School of Religion,
Organizations
Co-founder, North Carolina Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality
An interfaith coalition of more than 200 religious leaders organized to support marriage
equality for same-sex couples in North Carolina; to date North Carolina is the only southern
state not to pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Co-facilitator, Congregations for Social Justice
An interfaith and interracial coalition of 25 congregations in Raleigh organized to advocate
for social justice issues such as affordable housing and opportunities for those released from
prison
Co-facilitator, United Church of Christ-Alliance of Baptists Clergy Dialogue Group
A group of progressive clergy from around North Carolina who meet three times a year
to discuss common issues and challenges; I facilitate the group with Rev. Stephen Camp,
Conference Minister for the Southern Conference of the United Church of Christ
Member, Institutional Review Board, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD, 1998-2000
The review board approved all protocols for animal testing for cancer and AIDS research
Published Sermons
“Natural Theology,” The Ecozoic Reader, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2007
“The Christian Case for Gay Marriage,” Same-Sex Marriage: The Moral and Legal Debate, Editors Robert M. Baird and Stuart E. Rosenbaum, Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2004
“The Continual Call for Peace,” The Church Council Bulletin of the North Carolina Council of Churches, July, 2004
“In Need of Blessings,” Raleigh News & Observer, November 17, 2002
“The Lonely City,” On the Sabbath After: Messages of Hope Delivered on the Sabbath after September 11, 2001, Bertie Jeffress Powell, editor, Richmond, VA: Brandylane Publishers, 2002
Published Articles and Op-Eds
CNN political anchor invites Dr. McKinney to participate in a community forum at Lenoir-Rhyne University - Charlotte Observer
"Whose Religious Views Should the State Choose?" Raleigh News & Observer, March 11, 2012
This piece opposes the constitutional amendment that defined marriage as only between a man
and a woman.
On a Mission for Equality - Midtown Raleigh News , November 6, 2010
“Adding Tolerance to the Law,” Raleigh News & Observer, April 8, 2009
Support for an anti-bullying bill in the General Assembly
“Building Up Affordable Housing,” Raleigh News & Observer, September 26, 2008
Taking issue with the Wake County Commissioners’ denial of an affordable housing project;
a week after this piece was published the commissioners reversed their vote.
“Prayers for Peace, Hope for Support,” Raleigh News & Observer, August 12, 2008
Highlighting the crisis in the Republic of Georgia, and the role of the Baptist bishop in that country,
following the Russian invasion
“A Place for Justice – and Unity,” Raleigh News & Observer, December 25, 2007
Co-written with Dumas A. Harshaw, Jr.; a piece highlighting the work of Congregations for Social
Justice
“Truths that Power Bigotry,” News & Observer, November 25, 2006
Demonstrating the historic similarities between racial bigotry and bigotry against gay and lesbian individuals
"Hope on the Horizon," Independent Weekly, June 21, 2006
Why same-sex marriages should become the law of the land
“N.C. Falls Far Behind in AIDS Treatment,” News & Observer, December 22, 2005
Focusing on North Carolina’s abysmal record of providing assistance to those with HIV/AIDS
“The Bible and the Moratorium,” People of Faith Against the Death Penalty Newsletter, May 17, 2005; a piece arguing that the Bible provides ample support for a death penalty moratorium
“Rights Take a Beating in Two Senate Bill 8s,” News & Observer, March 28, 2005
Arguing against a constitutional amendment that would ban same-sex marriage
“Lives without Meaning,” News & Observer, December 13, 2004
A focus on the shallowness of American culture
“Who Should Lead Us?” North Carolina Christian Advocate, November 9, 2004
Describing the qualities citizens should look for in candidates before making their vote
“The Healing Virtues of Virtues,” News & Observer, August 12, 2004
Extolling the need for more humility, truth, and beauty in our world
“Christmas’ Message, Brighter Than Lights,” News & Observer, December 16, 2003
A call for the church to oppose capital punishment and support gay rights
“A Brush with Bigotry,” News & Observer, February 22, 2003
A statement about anti-Semitism in the church
“Minister Makes the Case for Comprehensive Sexuality Education,” The Newsletter of the Planned Parenthood Association of America, September, 2002
“Neglecting Wake’s Children,” News & Observer, May 10, 2002
Support for comprehensive sexuality education in Wake County schools
“King’s Liberties,” News & Observer, January 12, 2002
Comparing the government’s violations of MLK’s rights with the potential violations of rights in the post-9/11 world
“Progress with Cuba, Embargoed,” News & Observer, December 26, 2001
Commentary on the senseless U.S. embargo against Cuba
“Bringing Out the Best in Religion,” News & Observer, September 28, 2001
Advocating for greater interfaith cooperation after 9/11
“Diminishing the Commandments,” News & Observer, June 17, 2001
Opposition to a bill that would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in all North Carolina schools
Papers Presented
When Is a Conscience a Conscience?: Roger Williams and Selective Conscientious Objection,
Southwest Commission on Religious Studies, American Academy of Religion, 1996
Why Baptists Make Good Pacifists, Annual Baylor University-Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary Ethics Colloquium, 1994
References
"Because our church is an opinionated and lively group (as are most churches), we knew we could benefit from some guidance in the “how-tos” of running healthy church meetings.
When the church leadership gathered, Dr. McKinney rooted our discussion in scripture which immediately reminded us that our meetings are still part of ministry and that our church’s story is part of a much larger picture. This gave us a theological understanding of the business-end of the church which was then followed by practical tips that we are ready to put to good use in our next board meeting.
It was just what we needed! Thank you."
-- Reverend Lea Slaton, Wilson's Mills Christian Church
Jack McKinney, M.Div., Ph.D. 312 W. Millbrook Road, Suite 109 Raleigh, NC 27609-4398 919.845.9977 Ext. 219
