Dr. Kenneth Larimore

Biography

Professional Experience:

• Assistant Professor of Social Work, Online MSW Director, Ohio State University, Athens, OH
• Assistant Professor of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• Adjunct Professor at Central Ohio Technical College, Strayer University, Liberty University, Indiana Weslyan University, Ohio Christian University, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
• Core Faculty for MSW Online Program, Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
• Administrator/Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Program Development, National Youth Advocate Program, Columbus, OH
• Founder/Administrator, Family & Youth Institute, Newark, OH
• Administrator/Therapist, Paraclete Ministries, Mount Vernon, OH
• Therapist/Case Manager, Rosemont Center, Columbus, OH
• Administrator/Counselor, Family Life Resources, Inc., Canton, OH
• Founder/Administrator, Compassion, Inc., Ashland, OH

Professional Organizations:

• National Association of Social Work
• National Association of Social Workers — Ohio Chapter
• North American Association of Christian Social Workers
• The American Association of Christian Counselors

Published Works & Presentations:

• Larimore, K. & Gaddis, A. (2015). Social Work & Social Welfare: A Practical Guide for Future Practitioners. (2^nd Edition) San Diego, CA: Cognella Academic Publishing.
• Larimore, K. (1998). Burnout: A Christian Response. Christian Standard
• Larimore, K. (1998). Parenting Paradigm: Hosea 11. Christian Standard
• Larimore, K. (1990). Intercessory Prayer: Praying for Our Leaders. Christian Standard
• Larimore, K. (1988). Depression: A Christian Response. Christian Standard
• Larimore, K. (1987). Domestic Violence: A Christian Response. Christian Standard

Awards and Recognitions

• Community Service Award for developing a program called (Anger to Go). Presented by Mental Health Association of Licking County, Newark, OH, 2003
• Intergenerational Educator of the Year Award. The Ohio University Chillicothe Campus Social Work Program for Tremendous Attainment was honored by members of the Senate of the 131st General Assembly of Ohio, 2011
• Phi Alpha Honor Society
• The National Society of Leadership and Success

Favorite Scripture Verse:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5–6

Degrees

• Ph.D. in Human Services, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
• Doctor of Ministry in Marriage & Family Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA
• Master of Social Work, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care & Counseling, Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL
• Bachelor of Theology in Bible, Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY
• Bachelor of Arts in Bible, Kentucky Christian University, Grayson, KY