Personable leader with valuable, hands-on experience exceeding performance goals.

  Experience building and leading a team to maximize their potential and excel.

  Strong background managing programs that benefit key stakeholders and constituents.

  Outstanding time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

Senior Pastor, Emanuel s Lutheran Church Seguin, TX 2007-Dec. 2015

  Led a congregation with more than 1,100 members; five paid staff and volunteers; and a more than $400,000 annual budget.

  Planned a worship schedule that met the needs of a diverse community from different backgrounds.

  Displayed stellar leadership skills while spearheading the congregation s stewardship programs.

Pastor, St. John s Lutheran Church Goliad, TX 2002-2007

  Led all worship services; youth ministry, including summer camp and two National Youth gatherings; and annual budgets.

  Instructed Confirmation, Adult Bible Study; and Sunday School to a diverse congregation.

  Served as Treasurer of the Goliad Ministerial Alliance over a three-year period.

Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church Orange, TX 2001-2002

  Led all worship services and other programs for this small congregation.

Part-Time Pastoral Assistant, St. Lutheran Church La Grange, TX 1998-1999

  Mentored Confirmation students; led three weekend services per month; and taught a Sunday morning Adult Bible Study class.

Supervisor, London Drugs Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) 1990-1995

  Led operations of a retail drug store, including managing team members; inventory control; and more.

Master of Divinity, Wartburg Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts (BA), History, University of Saskatchewan

  Mini MBA Program, Faith-Based Organizations, University of St. Thomas

  Executive Leadership Certificate, McCormick Theological Seminary

  Leadership Skills for Managers Certificate, University of Texas

  Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate, Society of Human Resource Management

  DRC 40-Hour Basic Mediation Training, Austin Dispute Resolution Center

  Group Facilitation Skills Training, Corder/Thompson & Associates

  Biblical Studies Diploma, Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute

Dear Hiring Manager:

I am currently seeking a challenging opportunity at your organization and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a personable leader with valuable, hands-on experience exceeding performance goals. For example, I have experience building and leading a team to maximize their potential and excel. I also have a strong background managing programs that benefit key stakeholders and constituents. Additionally, I possess outstanding time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

During my career, I ve been responsible for more than 1,100 members; five paid staff and volunteers; and a more than $400,000 annual budget. I am also well-trained. I ve completed a Mini MBA Program; Executive Leadership Certificate; Leadership Skills for Managers Certificate; and Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate.

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

830-386-0403