Church leader with a history increasing parishioner participation in activities and initiating new programs.

  Promoted to positions of greater responsibility while guiding the Eagle Rock Community Church.

  Spearheaded creation and implementation of numerous programs across multiple areas.

  Genuine passion for music, with experience leading all aspects of a church music program.

  Proficient with Apple operating systems and most major computer software.

Eagle Rock Community Church Homer Glen, IL 2006-Nov. 2015

Pastor (July 2012-Nov. 2015)

  Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills while managing all aspects of this non-denominational church.

  Counseled and mentored parishioners as well as colleagues, including encouraging missions team to assist those in need in Haiti to build a Christian school.

  Built relationships with families and children, overseeing several weddings, baptisms and funerals.

  Preached 45 weeks each year, and explored the expository series on the Gospel of John, Philippians and Titus; a biographical series on Abraham; Series on God the Son (Q&A 29-34); and a mini-series on the 10 Commandments, The Beatitudes, The Great Commission and The Seven Churches of Revelation.

  Led a number of special events activities and community projects.

Achievements:

  Spearheaded the first two Vacation Bible School programs in the church s history.

  Initiated the celebration of Advent, which had not been done before.

  Began a fully-integrated Answers in Genesis Sunday School curriculum for preschool adults.

  Created a bi-monthly Sunday night fellowship with bible study and prayer meetings.

  Initiated a home school co-op program that now serves 40 families.

  Launched small home group studies from The Gospel Project and Answers in Genesis.

Music and Youth Director (2006-Nov. 2015)

  Led the church s youth ministry as well as its music and social media marketing programs.

  Spearheaded youth group meetings with middle school and high school students.

  Composed 20 scripture songs for services that also served as a scripture memorization plan for the church.

  Enhanced the selection and arrangement of music as well as the use of technology.

Eagle Rock Community Church Homer Glen, IL (continued) 2006-Nov. 2015

Associate Pastor (2010-2012)

  Implemented a new curriculum in the children s ministry, as well as safety and security measures, including leading teenagers through a multi-year discipleship curriculum.

  Wrote and directed four musical dramas that were produced and performed during Easter service.

  Prepared a teaching team for eventual transition to Sunday School/multi-generational worship model.

  Preached the teaching series, through the Apostles Creed.

Diploma of Ministry (Church Planting), Christian Leaders Institute Grand Haven, MI; earned 2010

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music-Piano, St. Xavier University Chicago, IL; earned 2006

Conflict Resolution Certificate, Two Fires LLC Fort Wayne, IN

Also completed graduate coursework in Education (Curriculum and Instruction)

  Hosting an Exchange Student from China, currently

  Board Member, Christian Service Ministries, Jan. 2015

  Board Member, Community Christian School, 2014-2015

  Board Member, Reformation Christian School, 2012-2013

  Coached a high school speech and acting team for 15 years

  Taught 7th and 8th grade bible studies at a Christian school

  Coordinated mission trips

Married with six children.