Experience

Trinity Lutheran Church

• Religious Institutions
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Pastor

  • Dec 2019 - Present



On Leave Status

• Lancaster, Pennsylvania Area

• Pastor

  • Sep 2018 - Dec 2019



Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

• 85 E. Brandt Blvd., Landisville, PA

• Pastor

  • Dec 2010 - Sep 2018



Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Regional Rep. To Tanzania & Rwanda

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2010

  • Served as Representative of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) and Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR) • Provided oversight of ELCA programming, projects, and personnel in TZ and RW. • Acted as interpreter of ELCA Global Ministry and Mission to ELCT, LCR and international church representatives as well as ELCA synods and congregations. • Served as Representative of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) to Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) and Lutheran Church of Rwanda (LCR) • Provided oversight of ELCA programming, projects, and personnel in TZ and RW. • Acted as interpreter of ELCA Global Ministry and Mission to ELCT, LCR and international church representatives as well as ELCA synods and congregations.



ELCA-GM

• Country Representative

  • 2008 - 2010



Peace Lutheran Church, ELCA

• Glen Burnie, MD

• Intentional Interim Pastor

  • 2007 - 2008

  In addition to the general duties of the pastoral call: • Coordinated and trained Lay Pastoral Care Team for visitation to homebound and hospitalized. • Worked closely with Parish Nurse to follow up on vulnerable seniors and others with health concerns in congregation. In addition to the general duties of the pastoral call: • Coordinated and trained Lay Pastoral Care Team for visitation to homebound and hospitalized. • Worked closely with Parish Nurse to follow up on vulnerable seniors and others with health concerns in congregation.



Diakon Family Life Services- Maryland

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Program Coordinator- Education & Training

  • 2005 - 2006

  • Researched, developed and coordinated educational presentations, seminars and workshops community, church and professional groups on topics including: aging issues, domestic violence, parenting, and spirituality. • Wrote educational articles for the health ministries program newsletter, “Shalom”. • Worked closely with program manager to develop budget, seek out possible grants and develop revenue-producing opportunities for programs. • Developed and maintained a contact data base for program. • Advanced knowledge and financial support of organization through presentations provided for congregations and synod clergy conferences.



Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, ELCA

• Millersville, MD

• Pastor

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 2004

  In addition to the general duties of the pastoral call: • Developed monthly fellowship, service and activity group for senior members. • Coordinated and trained Lay Pastoral Care Team for visitation to homebound and hospitalized. • Provided worship leadership for residential and nursing care facilities for aged. • Facilitated a mission, vision and goals development and implementation process for the congregation. • Designed educational and fellowship programs and events for children, youth, adults and multi-generational groups. • Prepared reports and consulted on budgets for committees and congregation council. • Coordinated and trained volunteers involved in worship leadership, education, administration, and other ministries of congregation. • Researched and wrote educational articles for congregation newsletter. • Encouraged development of website and email communication for congregation and community. • Supervised and worked closely with other staff members of congregation. • Supervised a seminary intern during her two-year practicum with the congregation.