Objective:
To know and serve the Lord Jesus Christ by serving as a facilitator in local churches helping them become all that God intended
Skills and abilities:
* Deep personal love for God, His Word, His will and His people
* Love for and commitment to wife and family
* A heart for people, both saved and unsaved
* Solid background and proven skills in Biblical exegesis, exposition and communication
* Proven skills in counseling in both local church and Bible College settings
* Strong commitment to global evangelism and discipleship
* Service as both Associate Pastor and Sr. Pastor, Bible College teacher and Pastoral Dept. Chairman
* Demonstrated administrative skills in Bible College and Christian School settings
Ordination: Ordained, September, l972, at the District Conference of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
Education:
College: Columbia International University, (1969): Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Education
Post Graduate: Dallas Theological Seminary, (1987): Master of Theology (Major: Pastoral Theology/Christian Education)
Doctoral: Bethel Theological Seminary, (May, 1995) Doctor of Ministry
(Specialization: Church Leadership: Evangelism/Church Growth)
Other: Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions, 1975
Summer School, Grace Theological Seminary, l985
Institute: Development Association for Christian Institutions, 1986
Pastoral Experience
* Transitional Pastor, Feb, 2010- present
* Sr. Pastor, Ocean County Evangelical Free Church, 2002- 2007
* Chairman, Pastoral Ministry Department, Peace River Bible Institute, Alberta, Canada, 1995-2002
* Sr. Pastor, West Ave. Baptist Church, Burlington, Iowa, 1987-1993
* Assoc. Pastor, Marsh Lane Baptist Church, 1982-87
* Faith Alliance Church (C&MA), Austin, Texas, l979-l98l
* Severn Alliance Church, Severn, MD, (C&MA) l97l-l978
* Paintersville Alliance Church (C&MA), Lewistown, Pennsylvania, l969-l97l
Administrative Experience
* Peace River Bible Institute church relations coordinator and oversight of pulpit supply ministry, 1996-2002
* Chairman, Pastoral Ministry Dept, PRBI, 1995-2002
* Dean of Married Students, PRBI, 1995-1997
* Chairman: city-wide evangelistic crusade, Burlington, Iowa, 1989
* Administrator, Marsh Lane Christian School, Marsh Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, l985-87
* District Christian Education Committee (C&MA), l974-l976
* Administrator of Severn Christian School, (Christian Day School, K-l2th) l975-l978
* Summer Camp Director, Eastern District of the C&MA, l973-l978
Academic Experience
* Teaching in Bible College, Peace River Bible Institute, Alberta, CA, 1995-2003
(Pastoral Ministry and Homiletics; Bible: Romans, Pentateuch, Pauline Epistles; 1st and 2nd Year Greek;)
* Professor, Pastoral Ministry Course, St. James Bible College, Kiev Ukraine, January, 1995
Other Ministry Experience
* Speaker at Bible Conferences and Churches in Alberta and British Columbia, 1995-2002
* Frequent speaker at Summer Camps (Jr. High – Adult), 1975-2002
* Children’s Puppet (and ventriloquist) ministry in summer camps and churches, 1975-1981
* Speaker: Christian Radio Broadcasts, Lewistown PA, 1970-72, Annapolis, MD, l977-l979,
* Televised Sunday Morning Service, West Avenue Baptist Church, Burlington, Iowa, 1989-1994
* Speaker at Bible Conferences and Churches in Eastern and Southwestern Districts of the C&MA, l974-l980
Other Experiences
* Part-time Radio Announcer, KKMI/ KDMG Radio, Burlington, IA (1993-94)
* Writer and narrator for over 50 professional promotional and instructional videos for businesses and corporations in Iowa (1989-91)
* Have written (lyrics and music) and produced several worship songs
Experience as an Interim Pastor
* Alliance Bible Church, Dallas TX, 1981-82
* Yarmouth Community Church, Yarmouth, Iowa, 1994-95
* Bible Church of Lake Shore, MD, 2009-2010
* Have served in several churches in Alberta, Canada (1996-2001)
(Though not serving as interim pastor, I had opportunity to work with several churches in the search process, providing pulpit supply, mentoring and working with church leadership)
