Experience

Indiana Wesleyan University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Apr 2021 - Present



Anderson University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Pastoral Care

  • 2002 - 2020

  Mentor to scores of university students, fostering growth and development of oncoming generationsFacilitate Doctor of Ministry seminars, forging effective relationships with emerging leadersDevelop undergraduate courses in active learning and practical ministries, crafting compelling learning environments Mentor to scores of university students, fostering growth and development of oncoming generationsFacilitate Doctor of Ministry seminars, forging effective relationships with emerging leadersDevelop undergraduate courses in active learning and practical ministries, crafting compelling learning environments



Park Place Church of God

• Lead Pastor

  • Jul 2001 - Jul 2019

  Led congregation of 500 members to renewed vitality and deepened engagement with community stakeholdersManaged $2 million comprehensive organizational budget leading to the establishment of community center hub housing ten programs to address the needs of thousands of at-risk youth and families annuallyFacilitated significant learning and self-discovery with people across the lifespan, in roles including coordinator of continuing education for clergy, instructor for adult learners, leader of support groups, and mentor to elementary school students



Anderson University School of Theology

• Dean of the Chapel

  • Aug 2015 - May 2017



Warner Pacific University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Professor of Religion & Christian Ministries

  • 1995 - 2001

  As Chair of Religion and Christian Ministries Department, oversaw doubling of departmental student enrollmentHonored as Faculty Member of the Year, 1998 and 2001Spearheaded department faculty in revising Christian ministries curriculumServed as strategic liaison as External Relations Representative to the Church Mentored students to find their vocational paths As Chair of Religion and Christian Ministries Department, oversaw doubling of departmental student enrollmentHonored as Faculty Member of the Year, 1998 and 2001Spearheaded department faculty in revising Christian ministries curriculumServed as strategic liaison as External Relations Representative to the Church Mentored students to find their vocational paths



Garfield Park Church of God

• Senior Pastor

  • 1988 - 1995

  Initiated significant numerical growth in worship attendance and small group participationStrengthened breadth of ministry and community outreach in context of diverse, inner city congregation Established mentoring relationships with emerging congregational leaders and developing pastors Initiated significant numerical growth in worship attendance and small group participationStrengthened breadth of ministry and community outreach in context of diverse, inner city congregation Established mentoring relationships with emerging congregational leaders and developing pastors



Riverside Park Church of God

• Senior Pastor

  • 1981 - 1988

  Empowered congregation toward restored community and relational healthPartnered in building relationships among urban and suburban congregations of the Church of God through leadership in the Metro Detroit Planning CouncilNetworked with partner congregations statewide to provide formational experiences with youth and pastoral colleagues Empowered congregation toward restored community and relational healthPartnered in building relationships among urban and suburban congregations of the Church of God through leadership in the Metro Detroit Planning CouncilNetworked with partner congregations statewide to provide formational experiences with youth and pastoral colleagues



Royal Chapel Church of God

• Youth Minister

  • 1975 - 1977

  Coordinated weekly educational and recreational opportunities for the formation of youth and young adultsCounseled church members from multiple generationsGained key insight into significant issues related to entry-level ministry Coordinated weekly educational and recreational opportunities for the formation of youth and young adultsCounseled church members from multiple generationsGained key insight into significant issues related to entry-level ministry