Experience

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  Westmont College

  • Santa Barbara, California, United States

  • Assistant Vice President

    • Dec 2020 - Present
    • Santa Barbara, California, United States

    I lead gift planning and transformational philanthropy at Westmont College by cultivating strategic partnerships that sustain the college's enduring impact. Anchored in our desire to foster meaningful and authentic relationships, I collaborate with Westmont supporters, their families, and adv...

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  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

  • United States

  • Minister of Word and Sacrament / Teaching Elder

    • Jan 1986 - Present
    • United States

    I am a pastor ordained within the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Washington State, now serving at Summerland Presbyterian Church in a beautiful beach community outside Santa Barbara, CA. The Presbyterian Church (USA), rooted in Reformed theology, emphasizes God's sovereignty, Scripture's au...

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  Alisos Consulting

  • Santa Barbara, California, United States

  • Principal CEO

    • May 1980 - Present
    • Santa Barbara, California, United States

    For over forty years, my journey alongside my wife Cindy and a team of talented individuals has been dedicated to empowering people and fostering positive community impact.Empowering Individuals:Our focus lies in providing support through life coaching, mentoring, pastoral counseling, and spiritu...

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  First Congregational Church, Redlands

  • Redlands, California

  • Senior Minister CEO

    • May 2015 - Oct 2020
    • Redlands, California

    I served as chief executive officer for the corporation, overseeing all staff, finances, programs, and church activities. Directed worship services, managed education, administered all church affairs, and provided pastoral care for the congregation and community.• Oversaw annual campaigns, manage...

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  Community Church of East Williston Long Island

  • East Williston, NY

  • Senior Minister

    • Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
    • East Williston, NY

    I offered transitional pastoral leadership for this church while completing Columbia University studies.• Initiated collaboration with a younger neighboring church with a comparable mission to explore ongoing partnership and merger that could lead to renewal, sustainability, and organization vita...

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  Palisades Presbyterian Church

  • San Diego, California, United States

  • Interim Senior Minister

    • Oct 2012 - May 2014
    • San Diego, California, United States

    Served as a First Response Pastor helping the congregation grieve and heal following the death of their pastor, then served as interim minister, leading the congregation through processes to prepare for the next senior minister.• Guided leadership and congregation through mission study that ident...

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  Edify.org

  • San Diego, California, United States

  • Vice President of Development

    • Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
    • San Diego, California, United States

    During the early stages of this dynamic international education organization working in poor communities in Africa and Latin America, I promoted quality education as a critical response to ending cycles of poverty and providing long-lasting sustainability. We built supportive partnerships with Am...

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  Manasquan Presbyterian Church

  • Manasquan, NJ

  • Senior Pastor: Head of Staff

    • May 2003 - Oct 2011
    • Manasquan, NJ

    I guided the community as the pastor, teacher, minister of sacraments, and moderator leading to renewal that contributed to greater diversity, membership growth, facility expansion, financial strength, program offerings, and community impact. • Guided $4M property expansion and facility improvem...

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  Monte Vista Presbyterian

  • Thousand Oaks, CA

  • Pastor/Head-of-Staff

    • Sep 1988 - Apr 2003
    • Thousand Oaks, CA

    I provided leadership and pastoral support that resulted in extended community impact, expansion of facilities, and organizational transition from a solo pastorate to a multi-staffed and more diverse congregation.• Led the congregation through development resulting in increased worship attendance...

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  Harrison Square Presbyterian Church (formerly F...

  • Centralia Washington

  • Associate Pastor

    • Aug 1985 - Aug 1988
    • Centralia Washington

    I served as director and head teacher of the education program for youth and adults, taught classes, trained and supervised deacons and lay pastors, and led pastoral care for the congregation and community.• Initiated a program of outreach and care through the Stephen Ministries International sys...

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  Menlo Park Presbyterian Church

  • Menlo Park, CA

  • Youth Director: Conference Speaker / Teacher / Staff Recruiter and Trainer

    • 1983 - 1986
    • Menlo Park, CA

    • Led Youth Program in a church of 5,000 involving several hundred youth in Small Group Bible Studies, Concerts, Camps, Classes, Sports Programs and Mission Trips• Recruited and trained volunteer staff of 50 adult volunteers, college-aged counselors, and upper-class peer leaders• Spoke in weekly ...