BIO I was born and raised in Germany and enjoy working with students from diverse cultures and backgrounds. My current professional work includes co- owning a part-time Christian counseling practice where I see adult clients and serving as an Adjunct Professor at Asbury Theological Seminary and Richmont Graduate University. I have been happily married for over 24 years and we have two adult children and a miniature poodle. I obtained a PsyD degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited university. In addition, I received an MDiv degree in Pastoral Counseling and Christian Formation, a certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Organizational Leadership, and an MTh degree in (applied) Theological Ethics (specialization in Christian Leadership). I have published and co-published on Christian counseling, marital enrichment, psychology of religion, spiritual formation, and leadership formation/ development. Education MTh degree in (applied) Theological Ethics (specialization in Christian Leadership) from University of South Africa Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Organizational Leadership from Regent University MDiv degree in Pastoral Counseling and Christian Formation from Pentecostal Theologial Seminary PsyD degree in Clinical Psychology from Regent University Selected/Recent Publications Books and Book Chapters Kilian, M. K. (2018). Formational Leadership: Developing Spiritual and Emotional Maturity in Toxic Leaders. Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock. Kilian, M., & Parker, S. (2003). A Wesleyan Spirituality: Implications for Clinical Practice. In Mark McMinn and Todd Hall (eds.), Spiritual Formation, Counseling, and Psychotherapy. New York: Nova Science Publishers. Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: Kilian, M.K. (2024). Merton’s True Self and the Treatment of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (ICD-11): Insights from Fairbairn’s Object Relations Theory. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 43(3), 264- 278. Kilian, M.K. (2019). Wesleyan Leadership Formation: A Neuroscience Integration. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 38(4), 253-267. Burchard, G., Yarhouse, M. A., Worthington, E. L., Jr., Barry, J. W., Cantor, D., & Kilian, M.K. (2003). A Study of Two Marital Enrichment Programs and Couples’ Quality of Life. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 31(3), 240-252. Hill, P.C., & Kilian, M.K. (2003). Assessing Clinically Significant Religious Impairment in Clients: Applications from Measures in the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 6(2), 149-160. Kilian, M., & Parker, S. (2001). A Wesleyan Spirituality: Implications for Clinical Practice. Journal of Psychology and Theology, 29, 72-80. Recent Presentations: Dryjanska, L., Sanchez, J, Hagues, R., & Kilian, M.K. (2024). Religion, Prayer, and a Hope for a better future: Stories of Resilience from Refugee Women. Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS) Realigned- Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 22, 2024 (1 hour). Kilian, M.K. (2023). Taught three sessions on trauma counseling to Ukrainian seminary students, pastors, and therapists: Session 1: Introduction to Trauma (Simple PTSD, complex PTSD, resilience, and treatment overview) (2.5 hours) Session 2: Basic Support for Trauma/ Spiritual Coping Skills (2.5 hours) Session 3: Telling our Stories: Narrative Trauma Therapy (including trauma stabilization) (2.5 hours)- Ukrainian Evangelical Theological Seminary, Lviv (Ukraine), May 22, 23, and 24 (7.5 hours). Kilian, M.K. (2023). Thomas Merton’s Concept of the True Self: Implications for the Christian Treatment of Sex Addiction. Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS)- Emerge-Annual International Conference, Louisville, KY, March 31, 2023 (1 hour). Kilian, M.K. (2021). Sexual Compulsivity: Diagnosis and Treatment Overview. Kentucky Counseling Association Standing in the Gap Conference- Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, November 16, 2021(1 hour). Kilian, M.K. (2020). Formational Counseling: Wesleyan Spiritual Formation for Clinicians. Christian Association of Psychological Studies (CAPS) Realigned- Annual International Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 13, 2020 (1 hour). Kilian, M.K. (2016). Reconnecting to a Community Post-Trauma. Minnesota Association of Christian Counselors (MACC) 3 rd Annual Fall Conference, St. Paul, MN, October 7, 2016 (1 hour). Kilian, M.K. (2014). Formational leadership: Overcoming toxic leadership with Christian Spirituality. Virtual Conference on Moral Leadership: Narcissism & Toxic Leadership, Regent University, December 15, 2014 (1 hour). Contact Marcus Kilian Your name(Required)Your email address(Required) Subject line:(Required)Message:(Required)This field is hidden when viewing the formFacStaff Email (please keep hidden) This field is hidden when viewing the formFacStaff Slug (please keep hidden)EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.