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I have been a pastor for over a
decade at one church, nearly 6 years at the second church I served, and most
recently an interim pastor. In between I was parish associate at a church
while I worked full time as a computer consultant. I am currently serving as
installed pastor at Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church in Akron, Ohio.
The churches I have served:
 | Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, Akron, OH
I return to my hometown as installed pastor of a church of 284
that was once the 5th largest United Presbyterian Church in the
nation. From September 2005 to the present.
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| Derry Presbyterian Church, Derry, PA
Part time (¼ time) Interim Pastor Settled
a nearly $100,000 lawsuit with another church that resulted in
reconciliation. Redesigned the newsletter that "tells people
what is going on". Helped elders be intentional about visitation and
Sunday morning service. Accomplished the first stewardship drive in
decades which predicted a 7% increase in giving.
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| Latrobe Presbyterian Church, Latrobe, PA
Interim Pastor / Head of Staff - guided the church through a
transitional period that saw 3 clerks of session, 2 church
secretaries, and 3 youth leadership teams. Raised worship attendance
by 15% over a course of a year to former levels after a conflict.
Corrected membership records that raised active membership from 383 to
over 500.
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| Delmont Presbyterian Church, Delmont, PA
Interim Pastor - provided Stewardship Program that projects
30% increase in giving, accomplished numerous building improvements,
introduced a prayer vigil and prayer meeting, (see
more here)
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| Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensburg, PA
Parish Associate - staffed worship committee, preached quarterly,
maintained and expanded web ministry
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| Ottawa Presbyterian Church, Ottawa, OH
Installed Pastor - Updated facility with air conditioning and new
front entrance, creator of Lifeline - safe rides home for teens,
chaplain and firefighter with Volunteer Fire Department, substitute
teacher, led church wide discernment process, began blended worship
services.
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| First Presbyterian Church, Rochester, IN
Installed Pastor - Active in the Community (Kiwanis and Big
Brothers/Sisters President, Foster Parent), Larger Church (Synod
School moderator, Presbytery Recording Clerk) and school (reading
tutor, sponsor of Peer Helpers)
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| Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY
Three year participant/leader in weekly prayer breakfast ministry
(while in seminary)
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| Iroquois Presbyterian Church , Louisville, KY
Student Pastor - No other pastor - Preached monthly
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| Buechel Presbyterian Church, Louisville, KY
Student Pastor - Led youth group and preached monthly.
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| East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, PA
Youth Club Teacher - Two Years
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| Monroe Presbyterian Church, Akron, Ohio
(now New Covenant Presbyterian Church)
Summer Youth Program Leader, Deacon
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