John W. Stanko

Disciplines/Field of Instruction

Degrees Received

Doctor of Ministry, 2011 (est.), Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA
Ph.D., 1995, Pastor Ministries, Liberty University Seminary, Houston, TX
M.A., 1993, Pastor Ministries, Liberty University Seminary, Houston, TX
M.A., 1974, Economics, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
B.A., 1972, Economics, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Courses Taught

Presentations/Publications

Life is a Gold Mine: Can You Dig It? (1995)
A Daily Dose of Proverbs (1997)
I Wrote This Book on Purpose, So You Can Know Yours (1998)
So Many Leaders, So Little Leadership (2000)
Strictly Business: Soft Issues to Help You in the Hard World of Business (2004)
Unlocking the Power of Your Purpose (2005)
Beyond Purpose (2007)
The Faith Files, Volume One (2008)
Changing the Way We Do Church (2009)
The Revelation Project (2010)

Current Projects

Doctor of Ministry Project – A Theology of Creativity and Productivity – This project will develop the rationale for and development of Life Purpose Centers that can be replicated in churches and organizations around the world. Due to be published, May, 2001.
New Testament Studies – Verse-by-verse devotionals for the entire New Testament published online at www.stankobiblestudy.com and www.purposequest.com
Daily Dose of Proverbs – Daily devotionals from Proverbs with cross references to other biblical passages published daily at www.johnstanko.us
The Kenya Project – Comprehensive missions work in Kenya that includes the following:

The Sophia Fund – feeding HIV/AIDS orphans and widows
The Deborah Foundation – establishing learning centers in orphanages and villages across Kenya
The Petticoat Project – obtaining and distributing underwear and feminine products to orphanages and schools in Kenya
Operation Chicken Coop – establishing chicken farms at orphanages so the orphans have a source of food, revenue and business training
Adopt a School – helping individuals and organizations in the U.S. to equip schools in Kenya with the basics of learning – desks, blackboards, chalk and other needed supplies

Tax-deductible contributions can be made to PurposeQuest International at www.purposequest.com.

Affiliations, e.g., membership in professional organizations, etc.

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) – Convention Liaison Council
Certified Time Management Facilitator – Franklin Covey
Certified Behavioral Analyst – Institute for Motivational Living, New Castle, PA
Certified Natural Church Development Consultant – ChurchSmart Resources, St. Charles, IL
Certified master facilitator for The Pacific Institute, Seattle, WA
Certified facilitator for The Leadership Circle, leadership and cultural assessments, Toledo, OH

Miscellaneous, e.g., hobbies, sports, personal info, etc.