Education

Master of Divinity - Drew Theological School, May 1989, Magna Cum Laude
Emphases in Biblical studies and Preaching
G.P.A.: 3.844 (4.0 scale)

Master of Public Administration - Eastern Kentucky University, December 1984
Emphasis in Community Health Administration
G.P.A.: 4.0 in program, 3.8 overall (4.0 scale)

Bachelor of Science - Eastern Kentucky University, May 1983
Major: Psychology, Minor: Political Science
G.P.A. 3.61 (4.00 scale)

I also completed over eighteen hours of Graduate Psychology courses at Eastern Kentucky University while a Student Assistant Minister at the Wesley Foundation.

Work Experience

July 01 - Present:  Senior Pastor

First United Methodist Church
Pottstown, PA

Accomplishments: formation and leadership of Vision, Mission and Action Team for strategic planning for church, wrote and guided the Team=s report through congregational acceptance, instituted a new modern (contemporary) worship service, led in revitalizing weekday and Sunday educational ministries of the church, spearheaded adoption and implementation of a Capital Funds Campaign to raise $165,000 for church facilities and new ministries, hired and provided oversight for new staff for church programs, oversight of capital improvements - new parking lot and interior renovations

General Responsibilities:  preaching, visitation of sick and homebound, administration of general church program, oversight of education programs , leading worship, administration of the sacraments, counseling, teaching adult Sunday School classes and  two weekly Bible studies, leading Disciple classes
 

July 97 - June 01:  Minister

Elysburg United Methodist Church
Elysburg, PA

Accomplishments: formation and implementation of a lay shepherding program, development of a weekly afterschool program for children ages 4 through 13 (Adventure Club and Children=s Choir), organizational restructuring and streamlining, development of core values, mission and vision statements, bringing resolution to immediate past conflict in the church, including the implementation of a Theologian-in-Residence program, strategic planning and conflict management training, served as one of nine pastors on the staff of Methodists United (A cooperative ministry of Shamokin-area United Methodist Churches)
 

General Responsibilities: See above

July 91 - June 97:  Minister

First United Methodist Church
Tamaqua, PA

Accomplishments: Development and implementation of more efficient church structure, new children=s ministries instituted, revitalization of Sunday School program, introduction of Disciple Bible Study to the congregation, leading church through a period of recovery from an intense conflict, strategic planning
General Responsibilities: See above

July 88 - June 91:  Minister

Mt. Hope United Methodist Church
Clearfield UMC (July 90 - June 91)
Quarryville, PA

Accomplishments:  development and leadership of cooperative youth group, development and implementation of a circuit relationship between Mt. Hope and Clearfield churches
General Responsibilities: See above

September 86 - June 87:  Minister of Christian Education, Youth and Programming

St. Mark United Methodist Church
Trenton, NJ

Duties: led Senior High Youth group and Sunday School Class, resourced Junior High Youth Group, recruited counselors and helpers for youth groups and Sunday School, led Young Adult Group, developed and conducted up to five retreats a year for youth and young adult groups, served as liturgist, preached quarterly, led worship and preached monthly for Highstown Older Adult Singles Group, developed and scheduled monthly church programs, led Christian Education workshops, aided in new membership orientation, administered sacraments, conducted wedding services

August 85 - May 86:  Ministry Intern/Assistant

United Methodist Campus Center/Wesley Foundation
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Duties: served as liturgist, preached monthly at Center, counseled students, led study groups, participated in Outreach ministries of the Center - Choir, and LOFT (a small drama troupe) - in weekly trips to churches primarily in Southeastern Kentucky, preached in local churches, served as secretary and janitor, led spring and winter retreats

January 85 - May 85:  Research Assistant

Department of Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Duties: conducted background library research, ran subjects through bio-feedback experiments

August 83 - December 84:  Graduate Teaching Assistant

Department of Government
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Duties: taught three semesters of American government classes (POL 101): developed course syllabi, lectured classes, led discussions, prepared and graded exams and papers, assigned course grades

June 84 - August 84:  Student Intern

Division of Grants Administration
Lexington-Fayette Urban County
Lexington, KY

Duties: researched administrative regulations for Urban Development Action Grants (UDAGs), developed data base from Census data for use in grant applications, completed major paper on Lexington=s use of UDAG program for downtown revitalization

January 82 - August 82:  Legislative Intern/Assistant

Legislative Research Commission
Kentucky State Government
Frankfort, KY

Duties: served on the Commission=s State Government Committee: researched case law on redistricting, attended committee and subcommittee hearings and meetings, attended seminars with state government leaders, completed major paper on the reapportionment of urban areas in the state

Awards and Publications

The George R. Crooks Prize (Second Place) for excellence in scripture reading. 1989
The Delaplaine McDaniel Fellowship, 1988-89
Tipple Scholarship, 1987-89
The United Methodist Scholarship, Drew University, 1987-88
Faculty Scholarship, 1986
Griffith Research Award - 1983 Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Psychology Section
Psi Chi Research Award - 1983-84, Eastern Kentucky University Chapter
Legislative Intern - 1982 Kentucky Legislative Session
Dean=s List - last three years undergraduate work        

Publication of devotional material in the March/April 1990 issue of Alive Now, V. 20, No.2

Publication of paper "An Examination of Death Anxiety, Locus of Control and other Variables," The Proceeding of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences, Psychology Section, 1983.

Additional Training    

Conflict Intervention Team Training -1996-1999, The Office of Resourcing, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, United Methodist Church.
Circuit Rider Training (for Transformation in Local Churches) - 1996, Asbury District and The Office of Resourcing, Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, United Methodist Church.

Activities of Special Importance

Conflict Intervention and Church Renewal Specialist: 1996 - Present: Serve as a Conflict Intervention Consultant in Eastern Pennsylvania Conference churches (6 churches served through present), lead training sessions in churches and at conference and district gatherings on conflict management and church renewal
Choir Tour Manager for Drew University School Choir, 1987 tour: Contacted prospective churches, set up itinerary, recruited students for choir, made plans for recreational and educational activities, arranged for meals and housing of students on tour.
Faith and Trust Company: Charter member of organization, participated in several dramatic productions, including AEthiopia@ and AThurber=s Carnival.@
United Methodist Rural Fellowship: Charter member s of the UMRF chapter at Drew Theological School

Organizations and Activities

Church and Community

Pottstown Area Ministerium
Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Congregational Transformation Team
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Pastoral Care Committee
Bishop=s Task Force on Children and Poverty
Albright College Task Force on the Future
Asbury District Lay Academy Dean
Asbury District Lay Academy Planning Team
Asbury District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Elysburg Ministerium
Asbury District Transformation Team
Asbury District Ministerium Planning Team
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Equitable Compensation Commission
Genesis Advisory Board (Outreach ministry of BASES in Tamaqua)
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Town and Country Commission
Tamaqua Area Ministerium
Solanco Area Ministerium
Rawlinsville Campmeeting Association
Lancaster District Council on Ministries
Order of Saint Luke
Wesley Theological Society

Drew Theological School

The Student Pastor=s Association
Student Government Association
Community Life Committee
Admissions Committee
Curriculum Committee
Theological Student Fellowship
Theological School Choir
The Peace Ministry
Faith and Trust Drama Group
Drew Theological School Gospel Chorus
Chapel Committee
United Methodist Rural Fellowship

Eastern Kentucky University:

Pi Sigma Alpha - Political Science Honorary
Sigma Tau Delta - English Honorary
Psi Chi - Psychology Honorary
PGSO - Psychology Graduate Student Organization
University Centerboard Committee
Student Representative - Government Graduate Practices Committee
Wesley Foundation

References

Rev. Alfred T. Day
Former Asbury District Superintendent
Current Pastor of Historic St George's United Methodist Church
235 North Fourth Street, Philadelphia PA 19106‑1122
Phone or fax: 215‑925‑7788

Dr. Charles Yrigoyen
Former General Secretary
United Methodist Commission on Archives and History
Current Director of United Methodist Studies
Evangelical School of Theology
121 South College Street
Myerstown, PA 17067
800-532-5775
E-Mail: jyrigoyen@cs.com

Rev. Dorothy Watson Tatem
Director, Office of Urban and Global Ministries
Eastern Pennsylvanian United Methodist Conference
Simpson House
2101 Belmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA     19131‑1628
215‑878‑8054 or 800‑866‑6855
Fax: 215‑878‑8342
E‑mail: dorothy.watsontatem@epaumc.org


Additional references provided if requested.