Michelson to Discuss Faith and Human Services

OKLAHOMA CAPITOL -- Marty Alan Michelson, Ph.D., will open a dialog on why the faith community should be involved in human services at noon, Nov. 19 at the Oklahoma History Center, 2401 N. Laird Ave., Oklahoma City.
Michelson will share data along with compassionate stories of real people who have struggled with basic needs in our community. He will also discuss child abuse and neglect, addiction and everyday family struggles.

Michelson is an assistant professor of the Old Testament at Southern Nazarene University.  He is also the founder and director of the Eupan Global Initiative, a consortium of like-minded individuals whose goal and intention is to do good for all. He has previously served as interim pastor at New Life Community Church of the Nazarene and First Church of the Nazarene in Kingfisher, Okla.

The next Practice and Policy Lecture Series will feature Kathy Edin, Ph.D., a professor of public policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Edin will discuss family instability and complexity Dec. 8.

All lectures are sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Human Services Office of Planning, Research and Statistics and University of Oklahoma Center for Public Management. In addition, this lecture is sponsored by OKDHS Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. This yearlong series provides thought-provoking presentations by experts in their fields on Oklahoma’s emerging policy issues, trends and best practices. The lectures are free and open to the public.

For additional information, visit web site​ (Link opens in new window) or contact Cecilia Tannehill at (405) 521-3552.

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