About Us
Experience and Training
Abilities
Through 33 years of parish ministry in diverse settings and three different denominations, along with extensive study, I have developed effective tools to engage congregations and leaders in beginning a new chapter in their story.
Key Skills
Pastoral Relational ministry, preaching, teaching
Administration Organizational, structural, staffing, connectional, financial
Transitional: Congregational transition process, leadership development
Education
2007-2010 D Min Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury NC
1989-1992 M Div Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia SC
1981-1984 BS Finance University of South Florida, Tampa Fl
Specialized Training
2016 Transition Facilitator Training Center for Congregational Health
2013 and 2015 Coach Mentor Training ELCA Video Conference
2011 Coach Certification ELCA NC Synod Office, Salisbury, NC
2012 Consultant Training Center for Congregational Health
2008 Transformational Ministry PCUSA Conference, St. Petersburg FL
2003 Interim Training Week 1 John Calvin Retreat Center, Atlanta GA
Interim Training Week 2 Union Seminary, Richmond VA
Interim Ministry Positions
2023-Present St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Charlotte NC
Small Congregation (100 members) in large city
2021-2023. John’s Lutheran Church, Concord NC
Medium Congregation (400 members) rural to suburban
2020-2021 Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Southern Pines NC
Medium Congregation (400 members) in a small city
2018-2019 Abiding Presence Lutheran, Fuqua-Varina NC
Medium congregation (400 members) in a suburban area
2017- 2018 Christ the King Lutheran, Miami FL
Medium congregation (500 members) in a large city
2016-2017 St. Armands Key Lutheran Church, Sarasota FL
Medium congregation (500 members) that grows to large congregation in winter season (1000 members) in a medium size city
2014-2015 Peace Moravian Church, Charlotte NC
Small Congregation (100 members) in large city
2012-2014 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, China Grove NC
Small congregation (175 members) in small town
2010-2012 Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Concord NC
Medium congregation (350 members) in suburban setting
2002-2005 Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church, Concord NC
Medium congregation (250 members) in suburban setting
2001-2002 First Presbyterian, Albemarle NC
Medium congregation (500 members) in medium size town
1996-1998 St. Matthew Lutheran, Granite Falls NC
Small congregation (50 members) in rural setting
1996 St. John Lutheran, Hudson NC
Medium size congregation (300 members) in small town
1995 Faith Lutheran, Conover NC
Medium size congregation (250 members) in small town
1994-1995 Christ Lutheran, Stanly NC
Medium size congregation (500 members) in small town
Installed Ministry Positions
2005-2010 Senior Pastor, Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, Charlotte NC
Medium sized congregation (250 members) in an urban setting.
1998-2001 Pastor: Faith Lutheran Church, Faith NC
Medium sized congregation (450 members) in a small town setting.
1993-1998 Associate Pastor: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Conover NC
Large congregation (1000 members) in a rural setting
1992-1993 Pastor: Messiah Lutheran Church, Burlington NC
Small congregation (80 members) in a medium size town
Professional Affiliations
AIIM Association for Intentional Interim Ministry
IMN Faculty Trainer and Education Team
IMA Board President
References Furnished upon request
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Process Consulting involves discovering needs and developing process to address those needs. If you would like to discuss this further feel free to contact me.