Godsown1

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Welcome to Godsown1.com

Solid Biblical approaches to scripture using text, context & background clues
Creative and varied methods of delivering scriptural truths & principles
Strengths in team building; Associate and Senior Minister on multi-staff churches
Recruited, trained and developed team leaders; Maximized ministry procedures
Managed church facilities; Worked with church budgets and finance campaigns
Developed process and flow of church ministries; Developed policies and procedures
Developed and managed Welcome Ministry & Follow Up of visitors
Incorporated variations of the “Discovery Classes 101, 201, 301 & 401” concept
Transitioned education to fit with the direction church leadership was going
Associate Minister of Children, Adult & Small Groups; Active in Church Camps
Counseled individuals. couples utilizing Prepare-Enrich, TJTA and DISC tests
Served in a ministry role of “Change Agent” & “Coach” to effect growth
Aided in transitions of Modern/Post-modern; Traditional/Contemporary
Ministered at two Cross-cultural churches: African American & Filipino American
Belong to Exchange Club which supports Americanism and Child Abuse Prevention
Worked other jobs in the business community and currently belong to local Chamber
Taught in public schools and worked in several sales and management positions
Work as the Regional Manger of the western states for Sports World Ministries

2009-Present Sports World Ministries; Regional Manager of Western States

2006-2011 Associate Minister—Christian Church of Lemon Grove, CA

2001-2006 Senior Minister—First Christian Church, National City, CA

1994-2001 Associate Minister—Maryland Community Church, Terre Haute, IN

1980-1993 Minister—First Christian Church, Chicago, IL

1983-1993 Elementary Teacher—Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, IL

1996 Master of Divinity Degree – Lincoln Christian Seminary, Lincoln, IL

1985 State of Illinois Elementary Teaching Certificate, Chicago, IL

1971 Bachelor of Theology Degree – Central Christian College, Moberly, MO

1971 Bachelor of Arts Degree – Central Christian College, Moberly, MO

1971 Bachelor of Chr. Education Degree – Nebraska Christian College, Norfolk, NE

1965 West Nodaway R-I High School Diploma – Burlington Junction, MO

National Conventions: Outreach, Pastor’s, Children’s Pastor, Youth Ministries

North American Christian Convention; State Sunday School Conferences

Preaching thru Old & New Testament Seminars at Point Loma Nazarene University

Strength Finder, Fusion (Assimilation), and a variety of John Maxwell’s Seminars

Church Growth, Small Groups, Counseling (marriage and Administration Seminars

Attended several business seminars on organizational and personal skill development

Uniquely You (Dr. Mels Carbonell); Train the Trainer Seminar (Bruce Wilkinson)