Experience

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  Houghton college

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1985

  Desk proctor

  Male dormitory front desk proctor--receptionist, forwarding calls, making change.

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  Fort wayne medical society foundation, inc.

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1985

  Data entry specialist

  Entered patient billing information from cards onto computer. Filing.

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  Hikes point church of the nazarene

  Sept 1985 - Mar 1989

  Minister of music

  Directed the church choir and led congregational singing, coordinated the music schedule, chaired music committee meetings and participated in worship planning. Directed the visitation program and assisted in teen Bible quizzing.

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  Jil services

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1986

  Janitor
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  Ups

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1986

  Container packer

  Loaded containers for overnight air transport.

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  The southern baptist theological seminary

  Jan 1987 - May 1988

  Assisted the Professor of Church Music Drama, Dr. Mozelle Clark Sherman, in all aspects of four productions. Coordinated plans for a class trip to New York City.

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 1987 - May 1988

  • Janitor

    Jan 1987 - Jan 1987
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  Bethel park free methodist church

  Apr 1989 - Aug 1990

  Music and youth minister

  • Responsible for the youth program for both Junior and Senior High including youth services; youth retreats; major trips; fund raisers; and working with a youth council.• Building a sanctuary choir; chairing music committee meetings; leading congregational singing.

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  Spring arbor university

  Sept 1989 - Oct 1998

  Instructor

  • Taught Music Appreciation and Music Foundations for Spring Arbor University's Weekend College program.

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  First church of the nazarene

  Sept 1990 - Dec 1990

  Music minister

  In charge of the sanctuary choir, preparing the music schedule, planning the evening services, and leading congregational singing.

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  Stephen dunn & associates

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1991

  Fundraiser

  Call center sales, securing memberships for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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  Dearborn free methodist church

  Jan 1991 - Sept 1998

  Associate pastor

  • Planning, coordinating, and leading all worship services; directing the sanctuary choir; leading the worship team; preparing up to three major productions a year; scheduling and facilitation of the DFMC Concert Series; audio/visual development.• Pastoral duties including visitation; membership training and tracking; officiating at funerals and weddings; preaching; administrative duties including overseeing support staff, payroll management, reviewing all billing, and ordering supplies. Dearborn Ministerial Association. Prism Music Workshop Host. Show less

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  Baltimore first church of the nazarene

  Jan 1999 - Jul 2000

  Associate pastor for worship and evangelism

  • Planning, coordinating, and leading all worship services; directing the sanctuary choir; leading the worship team, praise band and the worship ministries committee; preparing two major productions a year; and audio/visual oversight.• Other pastoral duties including hospital and nursing home visitation; assuming pastoral leadership in the Senior Pastor’s absence; officiating at funerals and weddings; preaching; initiating an outreach to the nearby community; chairing the evangelism committee; and administrating the benevolence ministry. Show less

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  Pekin first church of the nazarene

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2006

  Minister of worship and outreach

  • Planning, coordinating, and leading all worship services; development of two Sunday morning services; directing the choir and orchestra; leading multiple worship teams and praise bands; preparing up to three major productions a year including the annual Pekin Passion Play (a four performance musical dramatization with over 1300 in attendance, 170 involved in ministry, and over 50 commitments to Christ annually); and audio/visual oversight including video production of services for local cable broadcast.• Other pastoral duties including hospital and nursing home visitation; assuming pastoral leadership in the Senior Pastor’s absence; officiating at funerals and weddings; small group leader; various administrative duties; some preaching; training in Evangelism Explosion; implementation of welcome ministries; visitor contacts; and congregational care programs.• District involvement including worship leader for District Assembly, NMI convention, SS convention and Pastors on Purpose meetings; camp counselor.• Local ministerial involvement including Tri-County Holiness Association Secretary; worship leader for the Tri-County Holiness Association Crusade (2000 in attendance over four nights annually); and director for a joint three church community 4th of July musical at the local high school. Cooperating Supervisor of student intern for Olivet Nazarene University. Show less

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  Beulah missionary church

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2015

  Associate pastor

  • Planning, coordinating, and leading worship services; directing the choir and orchestra; leading the worship team and praise band; leading the worship planning team; preparing three major musical events a year; planning a monthly service at the downtown mission; audio/visual oversight including major equipment and media upgrades; and technical oversight of the annual children’s Christmas musical.• Pastoral duties including hospital and nursing home visitation; assuming pastoral leadership in the Senior Pastor’s absence; officiating at funerals and weddings; small group community leader; Stephen Ministry Leader; staff representative to the Mission Board and Trustee Board; establishment of an annual ministry fair; various administrative duties; and preaching.• District and Denominational involvement including delegate to District Conference; delegate to General Conference; District Committee on Bylaws and Standing Rules; District Parliamentarian; and District E3 Cluster Leader. Show less

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  New paris church of the nazarene

  Jul 2016 - now

  Pastor