Kevin Mirchandani, PhD
Kevin Mirchandani has taught courses in education and leadership at Trinity Western University since 2021 and also serves as the K-12 Director of Instruction & Faith Formation at Langley Christian School. He completed his PhD at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, where his research examined how Christian school leaders navigate organizational change, disruption, and resistance through leadership networks.
- PhD, Educational Studies (Biola University, Talbot School of Theology)
- MEd, Education (University of Alberta)
- BEd, Education (Trinity Western University)
- BA, Religious Studies (Trinity Western University)
Kevin’s scholarship brings together Christian theology, organizational change, network science, and adaptive leadership, with particular attention to how relationships and social networks shape leaders’ capacity to respond faithfully to complexity. His research has contributed to practical frameworks for developing peer networks (The Change Institute), strengthening organizational resilience, and cultivating learning-oriented approaches to change.
In his professional work, Kevin equips educators and leaders to integrate Christian faith with organizational practice, curriculum, and leadership formation. He is particularly interested in helping Christian learning communities train and equip leaders to navigate change faithfully.
Recent Publications
Dissertation
- Mirchandani, K. A. (2025). Christian School Change Leadership: A Phenomenological Study of Educational Change Leaders in British Columbia K-12 Christian Schools. (2025). Available through ProQuest: https://www.proquest.com/docview/3332371088/30AB97855D77431FPQ/3?sourcetype=Dissertations%20&%20Theses
Book Chapters
- Mirchandani, K. A. Trinitarian theology and friendship. In M. Etherington (Eds.). Foundations: Contemporary Topics in Christian Education. Wipf & Stock (May 2025).
- Jule, A., Kristjansson, C., Lee, Y., & Mirchandani, K. A. Who am I now? Spirituality in a faith-based teacher education program in Canada. In T. Lucey, & M. Lin (Eds.), Rekindling the embers of the soul: An examination of spirituality issues related to teacher education. Information Age Publishing (December 2023).
Research Articles
- Mirchandani, K. A. “Harnessing the energy of resistance to change within K-12 Christian schools: An integrative discussion between Biblical, theological, organizational dynamics perspectives.” Submitted to the Journal of Research on Christian Education. (Under Peer-Review, 2026).
- Mirchandani, K. A. “A network approach to faith formation.” Submitted to the Christian Teachers Journal. (Under Peer-Review, 2026).
Professional Articles:
- Mirchandani, K. A. “A network approach and guide to faith formation for K-12 Christian schools.” (Forth-coming, November 2026; Christian Teacher’s Journal, Australia).
- Mirchandani, K. A. “Disciplined peer networks: A peer network story from a BC K-12 Christian school leader.” LinkedIn article. (July 13, 2026).
- Mirchandani, K. A. “How strong is your network: Leading educational change in BC K-12 Christian schools.” CACE Blog. (June 9, 2026).
- Mirchandani, K. A. “Why you should start or finish a PhD: Reflections from my PhD program.” Christian Scholars Review. (February 20, 2026).
- Mirchandani, K. A. “Educational leadership in acting and interim roles: How Christ has been teaching me humility.” Christian Scholar’s Review. (October 17, 2024).
- Mirchandani, K. A. “A Christian community of learners or a Christian learning community?” Christian Educator’s Journal (December 2023).
- Mirchandani, K. A., Esqueda, O.J., Worku, R., & Thomas, S. “The image of God is our identity – Part II” Christian Scholar’s Review. (September 22, 2023).
- Mirchandani, K. A., Esqueda, O.J., Worku, R., & Thomas, S. “The image of God is our identity – Part I” Christian Scholar’s Review. (September 21, 2023).
- Mirchandani, K. A. & Pak Lui, N. “Professional learning through community engagement: A partnership between a local faith-based K–12 school and a teacher education program.” Christian Educator’s Journal. (December 2022).
Book Reviews
- Review of Octavio Esqueda and Benjamin Espinoza’s, “The Hispanic faculty experience: Opportunities for growth and retention in Christian colleges and universities.” Perspectivus, June 2024.
- Review of Diane Langberg’s, “Redeeming power: Understanding authority and abuse in the church” in the Christian Higher Education Journal, December 2023.
- Review of Daniel D. Lee’s, “Doing Asian American theology: A contextual framework for faith and practice” in the Journal of Research and Christian Education, November 2023.
- Review of Betty Pries’, “The space between us: Conversations about transforming conflict” in the Journal of Practical Theology, August 2023.
- Review of Carmen J. Imes’, “Being God’s image: Why creation still matters” in the Christian Education Journal, June 2023.
Podcast Series
- Host of Langley Christian School Podcast, LCS Talks: A podcast designed to encourage K-12 Christian school thought, learning, and sharing around professional development and community formation.
- EDUC 233 Foundations of Education
- EDUC 465 Teach & Learn in Secondary School
- LDRS 431 Developing Inter-Gen Learning Skills
- LDRS 433 Building Leaders III