Elmer Chen

• CP5108 Addictions & Codependency
• CP5201 Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• CP5501 Counselling Theory Practicum 1
• CP5502 Counselling Theory Practicum 2

University of Birmingham (UK)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Theology
2017

Providence Theological Seminary (MB)

Master of Arts (M.A.), Theology
2009

Master of Arts (M.A.), Counselling
1999

Present

• Providence Theological Seminary Faculty (since 2024)
• Private Practice Counselling (since 2022)
• Pathfinder Christian Ministry, Chaplain (University of Manitoba) (since 2020)

Past

• Steinbach Bible College, Adjunct Faculty (2019-2024)
• Regent University, Adjunct Faculty (2018-2019)
• Eston College, Associate Professor of Theology (2005-2012)
• Youth For Christ, Counsellor/Discipleship Worker (1999-2003)
• Winnipeg Chinese Mennonite Church, Assistant Pastor (English Ministries) (1994-1998)

Professional Associations

• Professional Association of Christian Counsellors and Psychotherapists (PACCP)

Dictionary Articles

• “Time.” The Lexham Bible Dictionary. Ed. J. D. Barry and L. Wentz. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2016.

Conference Papers and Presentations (selected)

• “The Imago Dei, Embodied Mediation and the Church’s Mission.”  Society for the Study of Theology, Postgraduate Conference, Oxford, UK, 2014.
• “Pain and Presence: Unveiling Wonder in an Unfinished World.” Integrate Conference, Steinbach, MB, 2025.