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).

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