Joey R. Peyton received an A. S. from the University of Alaska; B. S and B. A. from Wayland Baptist University; MTS and M. Div. from Urshan Graduate School of Theology; and a Doctorate of Ministry from Eden Theological Seminary in May 2013 with an emphasis in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on providing pastoral care at the time of death. He has completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education and three doctoral Pastoral Care Fellowships in 2011, 2012, and 2013. He completed a second doctorate, a PhD from the Assembly of God Theological Seminary, in Intercultural Studies and an emphasis in Pastoral Care. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on providing pastoral care to diaspora populations. He has been ordained with the UPCI since 1994 and has pastored churches in Illinois, Alaska, and Maine, for a total of 20-plus years. He also served four years as a missionary to the Yupik on the Bering Sea of Alaska, five years as the Sunday School Director for the Maine District, and several years as an evangelist. He is a 100% service connected disabled Army Veteran, after serving over 5 years in the United States Army and over 4 years in the Alaska National Guard. His interests are his wife Karen, his five children, 2 son-in-laws, 1 daughter-in-law, his 14 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, the Second Commandment, and teaching/mentoring new ministers of the Gospel.Read more about this authorRead less about this author