Our Staff
 Dr. Scott Turansky
Co-founder
Dr. Scott Turansky holds two masters degrees from Western Conservative Baptist Seminary in Portland Oregon. He also has a doctorate in organizational management and strategic planning from Fuller Theological Seminary. He's married to Carrie and has five children and three grandchildren. Scott has been a pastor for over 30 years. Learn more about Scott Turansky here.
 Joanne Miller, RN, BSN
Co-founder
Joanne Miller holds her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from William Paterson College in New Jersey. She has served as a pediatric nurse for over 25 years. Joanne is married to Ed and they have two grown sons. Learn more about Joanne Miller here.
 Ed Miller
Director of Development
Ed is married to Joanne Miller and they have two grown sons.
Ed graduated from the University of Delaware with a BAAS in Arts and Science 1977. He started as a campus staff member with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the fall of 1977. Ed has focused on leadership development, disciple-making, evangelism and ministry training on a number of college and university campuses throughout New Jersey. He also served as the Area Director for InterVarsity in Central/South New Jersey for 14 years before becoming the Assistant Regional Director for the New York/New Jersey Region. In the regional leadership role, Ed has focused on training program development, alumni ministry and fundraising.
InterVarsity provided a number of sabbatical periods during Ed's 30 plus years of service. He was able to do Biblical and Theological studies at Regent College in Vancouver, Alliance Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Other experiences included missions trips to Central America and urban ministry programs in New Jersey.
Ed is a good friend of Scott Turansky. He and Scott pastored a church together for eight years and their families have enjoyed living in the same neighborhood and vacationing together.
Ed leads the National Center for Biblical Parenting development of strategic partners. He’s particularly responsible for finding financial supporters who are eager to support family ministry.
If you’re interested in knowing more about how you can partner financially with the National Center for Biblical Parenting, you can reach Ed at ed@biblicalparenting.org.
Maura Parker
Seminar Coordinator
Maura is married to Ryan and they have two children, Jack age 12 , and Rachel age 2. Maura completed a Masters Degree in Elementary Education at the University of Phoenix. She is part of the team to coordinate and promote parenting seminars around the country.
If you're interested in learning more about hosting a parenting seminar or becoming a presenter, please contact Maura at maura@biblicalparenting.org.
 Racquel Balza
Communcation Specialist
Racquel Balza is the window into the National Center for Biblical Parenting. She's our receptionist and speaks with people every day, taking orders for resources and helping parents and church leaders find solutions. Racquel is also our Spanish consultant and translator.
If you're interested in talking to anyone in our office, you'll likely talk to Racquel first. Please feel free to give us a call or you can email her at racquel@biblicalparentinguniversity.org. |
