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Barbara Lamp

Waukesha,WI

Summary

Accomplished educator and missionary with a proven track record in educational leadership and cultural adaptability. Successfully established two ministries and led diverse educational programs in South America and the U.S. Excelled in fostering inclusive communities and enhancing interdenominational relations through innovative outreach. Disciplined worker with extensive experience in community outreach and spiritual guidance. Approachable and committed to building relationships and fostering sense of belonging.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Missionary

One Challenge
11.2003 - 11.2021
  • Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
  • Established two ministries for women in leadership, which continue to thrive under my developed leadership across multiple countries.
  • Fostered an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from different backgrounds could come together to form a united community.
  • Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
  • Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.
  • Strengthened interdenominational relations by organizing and participating in outreach programs.

Missionary

South America Mission
08.1981 - 08.2003
  • Co-led a residential Bible training program for Bolivian nationals and their families.
  • Served as director of an Evangelical school catering to students in grades K-12 for one semester, before leaving due to my marriage.
  • Taught second grade at an inter-mission school from 1981 to 1983.

Teacher

Catholic Diocese and Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
09.1978 - 06.1985


  • Taught in Catholic elementary schools for three years (1975-1978)
  • Taught at Sholes Junior High (1978-1979) before being "excessed" due to decreased enrollment.
  • Taught at Steuben Middle School (1979-1981) in a multi-level classroom.
  • Took a two year leave of absence (1981-1983) to teach at a small inter-mission school in Santa Cruz, Bolivia.
  • Taught at Kagel Elementary school (1983-1985) before returning to Bolivia to direct a K-12 school.

Education

Master of Arts - Cross-cultural Leadership

Fuller Seminary
Pasadena, CA
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
05.1975

Skills

  • Educational leadership
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Cultural Adaptability

Languages

Portuguese
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Missionary

One Challenge
11.2003 - 11.2021

Missionary

South America Mission
08.1981 - 08.2003

Teacher

Catholic Diocese and Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
09.1978 - 06.1985

Master of Arts - Cross-cultural Leadership

Fuller Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Barbara Lamp