Biography

Reverend Dr. Deborah Scarborough is a native of Washington, DC, an ordained minister of the gospel, has served extensively in ministry, as Pastoral Assistant and Chief of Staff, and as President of the Central Gateway Community Development Corporation. Dr. Scarborough also has a professional background in healthcare administration and has worked in several long-term care facilities and hospitals, to include Howard University Hospital. Dr. Scarborough is currently employed as Administrative Coordinator at the Howard University School of Divinity, Office of the Dean.

Dr. Scarborough is also an Adjunct Professor at the Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary where she teaches Ordination Preparation Seminar I and II courses. Dr. Scarborough has earned a Bachelor of Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, and a Master of Divinity from Howard University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the United Theological Seminary where her study focus was Prophetic Congregational Development Using 21st Century Methods and her dissertation was entitled “A Model for Ministry Development: Team Approach to New Member Assimilation at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square.” Dr. Scarborough has received the Perry Smith Scholarship Award and Leadership Excellence in Ministry Alumni Award from Howard University. 

Dr. Scarborough founded Bible Journaling From The Heart, is a member of The American Copy Editors Society (ACES), and the author of three books, Bible Journaling for Kids, Putting on the Full Armor of God; Bible Journaling for Teens, Doing All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me; and Bible Journaling for Grown Folks, Having Life More Abundantly! 

Dr. Scarborough is married and enjoys traveling and spending time with her family. One of her favorite scriptures is “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)