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Andrew S. Zeller

Westcliffe,CO

Summary

Versatile ministerial leader bringing 38 years of experience as accomplished pastor, chaplain, instructor and administrative leader. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in seminary education focused on equipping pastors for Gospel ministry.

Ordained Teaching Elder, Rocky Mountain Presbytery, Presbyterian Church in America.

Overview

54
54
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Sangre De Cristo Seminary
Westcliffe, CO
05.1996 - Current
  • Supported and supervised a team of 20 academic and administrative professionals.
  • Taught Biblical Hebrew, Homiletics, Hermeneutics, Bible Survey and Exegetical Bible courses, Pastoral Counseling and Church Leadership.

Chaplain

Colorado Army National Guard
Throughout, CO
05.1996 - 06.2011
  • Performed and Provided ministry to thousands of soldiers, officers, their family members and civilian support in Field Artillery Units, The State National Guard Headquarters, NORAD and U.S. Northern Command during peace and during time of war.
  • Recipient of dozens of medals to include: The Defensed Superior Service Medal, The Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star.
  • Retired at the rank of Colonel.

U.S. Army Chaplain

U.S. Army Active Duty
05.1985 - 05.1996
  • Performed and provided ministry to soldiers and officers during training and in combat.
  • Lead worship and preached in the field and many Army chapels.
  • Served Field Artillery Battalions in the United States, Germany and the Persian Gulf.
  • Prison Chaplain to 1,100 inmates, Fort Leavenworth, KS

Pastor

First Presbyterian Chursh
West Frankfort, Ill
09.1985 - 01.1987
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Weekly lead worship, preached, taught Bible studies and provided pastoral care to the congregation.

Education

Diploma - Senior Military Staff Studies

U.S. Army Command And General Staff College
Leavenworth, KS
08.2005

Doctor of Ministry - Preaching

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
Charlotte, NC
05.2001

Four Quarters - Clinical Pastoral Care

Clinical Pastoral Education
Fort Benning, GA
06.1994

Master of Theology - Biblical And Pastoral Theology

Covenant Theological Seminary
St Louis, MO
05.1986

Master of Divinity -

Sangre De Cristo Seminary
Westcliffe, CO
05.1984

Bachelor of Arts - History

Covenant College
Lookout Mountain, GA
05.1984

Skills

  • Pastoral Care, Preaching and Teaching
  • Administration, Senior Leadership
  • Strategic Analysis and Planning
  • Seminary Level Instructor
  • Facilities Management, Building and Grounds Maintenance
  • Personal, Friendly, Collaborative Service to all

Personal


Happily married to his college sweetheart, Beth Ann Zeller. Beth Ann’s family is from Oregon. Together the Zellers have eight daughters, five sons and twenty-two grandchildren. His passion is studying and applying the Gospel of Jesus Christ. His hobbies include family outings, chainsaw and sawmill operations, small scale farming, and wilderness camping.

Timeline

President

Sangre De Cristo Seminary
05.1996 - Current

Chaplain

Colorado Army National Guard
05.1996 - 06.2011

Pastor

First Presbyterian Chursh
09.1985 - 01.1987

U.S. Army Chaplain

U.S. Army Active Duty
05.1985 - 05.1996

Diploma - Senior Military Staff Studies

U.S. Army Command And General Staff College

Doctor of Ministry - Preaching

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary

Four Quarters - Clinical Pastoral Care

Clinical Pastoral Education

Master of Theology - Biblical And Pastoral Theology

Covenant Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity -

Sangre De Cristo Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - History

Covenant College

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