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Jong Cheon Lee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Psychology

Office Phone: (951) 552-8317
E-mail: jolee@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: James Building 376
Office Hours:

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Ph.D. Psychology & Counseling Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2013
M.A. Christian Education Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2009
M.A. Marriage and Family Counseling Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2008
M.Div. with Biblical Language Theology Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2005
B.S. Chemistry Hanyang University 1997
  • Additional Education

    Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors; 67831)
    Ordinated by Evangelical Church Alliance (ECA) at Duncan Conference Center in Delray Beach, FL on February 13, 2010.

  • Courses Taught

    MFT Counseling Theory
    Couple Therapy and Intimate Partner Violence
    Psychodiagnostics
    Family Therapy I
    Family Therapy II
    Advanced Psychopathology
    MFT Counseling Techniques
    MFT Counseling: Child-Adolescent

  • Academic Areas & Scholarly Interests

    Integration of theology and psychology

    Healthy marriage and family relationship

    Christian spirituality and marriage/family relationship

  • Teaching Experience at Institutions Other than CBU

    - LeTourneau University
    Counseling Skills and Techniques
    Psychopathology
    Counseling Theories and Family Therapies
    Counseling Diverse Populations
    Career Counseling and Lifestyle Development
    Counseling Marriage & Family Practicum
    Group Counseling Methods
    Lifespan Human Development
    Theological & Spiritual Dynamics
    Professional, Personal, and Spiritual Life
    Applied Lab & Treatment Planning
    Integrative Theology for Counseling
    Counseling Practicum
    Introduction to Counseling
    Professional Seminar in Marriage and Family Therapy
    Trauma & Theology in Developmental Context

    - Presbyterian Seminary in America
    - Midwest University
    - Global Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Research, Presentations, & Publications

    Presentations at Professional Meetings
    • Lee, J. (2020) “Christian Counseling and a Christian Worldview,” online presentation, Global Baptist Theological Institute & Seminary, Dallas, TX. December 14-18.
    • Lee, J. & McGuire, M. W. The Relationship between Spiritual Maturity and Marital Commitment among Korean Married Immigrants with Christian Faith.
    Manuscript under review at Journal of Psychology & Christianity
    • Lee, J. (2018). The Relationship between Spiritual Maturity and Marital Commitment among Korean Married Immigrants with Christian Faith. Presented at the Christian Association of Psychological Studies Conference. Norfolk, Virginia. April 14, 2018.

    Invited Presentations at Nonprofessional Meetings
    • Lee, J. (2019). Parenting strategies for adolescent. Invited panelist for Mustard Seed Generation Let’s Talk Dallas 2019 Conference at Young-Nak Church, Plano, TX. September 14.
    • Lee, J. (2019). Self-Esteem and a Christian Worldview. Invited speaker for KOSTA (Korean Students in America) conference at North Central College, Chicago, IL. July 4.
    • Lee, J. (2019). Communication for Healthy Relationship. Invited speaker for KOSTA (Korean Students in America) conference at North Central College, Chicago, IL. July 2-3.
    • Lee, J. (2019). Mental Health Problems and a Christian Worldview. Presented at Binnerri Presbyterian Church. Richardson, TX, March 29-May 10.
    • Lee, J. (2019). A Healthy Family. Presented at Binnerri Presbyterian Church.
    Richardson, TX, January 25-March 8.
    Lee, J. (2018). Christian Spirituality and Relationship. Invited speaker for the children ministry teachers’ retreat at the Young-Nak Church. Plano, TX. August 11, 2018.
    • Lee, J. (2018). Healthy and Biblical Marriage Relationship. Invited speaker for the marriage workshop at the Vision Church. Seoul, South Korea. June 24, 2018.
    • Lee, J. (2018). Suffering and Christian Spirituality. Invited speaker for the worship service at the Suwon Full Gospel Church. Suwon, South Korea. June 22, 2018.
    • Lee, J. (2018). Spirituality and Faith Development of Single Young Adult. Invited speaker for the single young adult’s group retreat at the New Covenant Fellowship Church. Germantown, MD. January 19-21.
    • Thematic workshops/retreats for churches with singles and married couples. Diverse topics: marriage enrichment, conflict resolution, parenting, mental health, family system, recovery, and spiritual issues.
    • Lee, J. (2017). Preparing for Marriage and Biblical Marriage. Invited speaker for workshop in Dallas Korean Association of Single Young Adult Conference. Dallas, TX. January 17, 2017.
    • Lee, J. (2017). Communication in Church Relationships. Invited speaker for workshop at Youngnak Presbyterian Church. Plano, TX. March 19, 2017.
    • Lee, J. (2017). Happy Marriage. Presented at Binnerri Presbyterian Church. Richardson, TX, April, 9-30, 2017.
    • “Homosexuality and Christian Worldview” Seminar in Binnerri Presbyterian Church, Richardson, TX, 06/17/2017
    • “Healthy Relationship and Christian Spirituality” Seminar at Teachers Retreat at Youngnak Presbyterian Church, Plano, TX, 08/11/2017
    • Communication among Family Members” Seminar at Christ United Methodist Church, Fairview, TX 05/29/2016
    • “Communication in Church Relationships” Seminar at Hanaro Church, Carrollton, TX 04/03/2016-05/15/2016 (for six weeks)
    • “Sexuality of Single Young Adult” Seminar in Dallas Together Pastor Meeting
    (Dallas Korean Association of Single Young Adult) 03/31/2016
    • “Inner Healing” Seminar in Dallas Together Conference (Dallas Korean Association of Single Young Adult) 01/08/2016
    • “Biblical Family and Fatherhood” Seminar at Christ United Methodist Church, Fairview, TX 10/18/2015
    • “Communication in Family Relationships” Seminar at Hanaro Church, Carrollton, TX 09/06/2015
    • “Biblical Dating and Singleness” Seminar at World Mission Baptist Church for Single Young Adult Group, Richardson, TX 08/23/2015
    • “Biblical Marriage and Mate Selection” Seminar at Word Mission Baptist Church for Single Young Adult Group, Richardson, TX 08/16/2015

  • Church Membership & Activities

    Single Young Adult Group Minister/Family Ministry Pastor in Binnerri Church, Richardson, TX - 2003-2015
    Member in Good Stewards Church

  • Community Service & Involvement

    Christian Association for Psychology Studies (CAPS), Current member

    KOSTA USA conference guest speaker 2019-Present
    Dallas Korea Radio, Dallas, TX 2013-2020
    Private counseling practice - counseling individuals and couples with various issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, marriage, family, relational issues, and addiction

  • Interests & Hobbies

    I enjoy spending time with my family traveling, watching movies, and playing sports.

  • Personal Philosophy

    Genesis 12:2-3
    "And I will make you a great nation, And I will bless you, And make your name great; And so you shall be a blessing;
    And I will bless those who bless you, And the one who curses you I will curse And in you all the families of the earth will be blessed."