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Fox Valley Association, Illinois Conference, United Church of ChristActing Associate Conference Minister
Sep. 2016 - Sep. 2019Pastoral and administrative responsibility for the 48 churches, 150 pastors, 45 retired pastors and 15 seminarians of the Fox Valley Association. Responsible for Search & Call (ministerial placement), clergy discipline (misconduct), clergy development, program development. Several Conference-wide initiatives. Communication and staff responsibility to all standing FVA committees and to the Conference Council.
St. John's United Church of ChristPastor and Teacher
Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2016Full responsibility for preaching, pastoral care and redevelopment of this small but spirited UCC congregation that is firmly rooted in the E&R tradition in Waukegan, IL. This is a part-time position, but we hope for it to expand in the very near future.
Immanuel United Church of ChristInterim Pastor
Sep. 2013 - Jun. 2014Streamwood, ILPreaching, pastoral care and general pastoral duties at IUCC, while they complete the search process for their settled pastor.
Ebenezer Lutheran ChurchInterim Director of Operations
Sep. 2012 - Sep. 2013Ebenezer Lutheran ChurchResponsible for the scheduling and maintenance of this large, historic church on Chicago's far north side. Developed and promoted greater lay involvement in the maintenance and care of the building, identifying short-, medium-, and long-term capital improvement projects, and leading the effort to re-think building use. This facility sees 500+ people through the building on a weekly basis, and has had a number of years of non-existent planned use policies and maintenance procedures. Occasionally preached and presided at one of the weekly services, at the request of the Pastor.
Center Congregational ChurchSenior Pastor
Sep. 2008 - Jun. 2012Full responsibility for all pastoral, educational, spiritual and operational duties for 300 parishioners. Supervised several church employees and a Yale Divinity School intern annually. Vice-Moderator of the Central Association of the Connecticut Conference U.C.C. Central Association Ministerial Standing Committee.
Boston University - Marsh ChapelAssociate Dean of Religious Life
Aug. 2003 - Jul. 2008One of three Deans at the Chapel of the fourth largest private university in the United States. Responsible for all liturgical activities in the Chapel, including co-ordination with 15 denominational groups across campus. With two other Deans and several other campus chaplains, provided pastoral care, spiritual guidance and religious programming for undergraduates, graduate students, staff, faculty and community members.. Worked closely with the University Choirmaster planning special University-wide ecumenical religious events. Oversaw several major renovation projects, including installation of the new console for the Chapel’s Casavant organ. Coordinated maintenance and repairs with the University Buildings & Grounds staff. Worked closely with the Director of Music on all liturgical events. Coordinated with University Events Office for major University-wide events in the Chapel. Teaching Assistant and Lecturer for the Introduction to Worship class 2004-2008.
Greater Hartford United Church of ChristPastor and Teacher
Nov. 1998 - Aug. 2003Full responsibility for all pastoral, educational, spiritual, and operational duties for 150 parishioners. Supervised several church employees. Responsible for the supervision of three seminary students. Oversaw the ministries of seven lay licensed preachers at six very small rural congregations in eastern Vermont. Windsor-Orange Church Committee on Church and Ministry. Vermont Conference Committee on Church and Ministry.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran ChurchDirector of Music and Worship
Sep. 1995 - Oct. 1998Director of Music and Worship for a medium-sized, diverse urban ELCA church. Directed the Senior Choir, two Youth Choirs, established the handbell choir. Managed restoration of the pipe organ, including the fundraising. As Director of Music, was also responsible for coordinating liturgical participants, and planning the liturgy in cooperation with the Senior Minister, student interns, and lay participants.
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