Former avid outdoorsman: hiking climbing, running, cycling, fishing, hunting Amateur photography Motorcyclist Continent-wide sequence stratigraphy and geomorphology, Railfanning and Model railroading
Jeff Cottingham
Gothenburg, NE,NE
Summary
Often described as a "jack of all trades/master of none" by being a quick learner and learning by doing. Diverse interests, which lends itself to enjoyment of a myriad of ventures and adventures, adapting to new situations and skills quickly.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Solo Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
04.2012 - Current
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and led 2 building projects: A new facility and a companion disaster warehouse.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
Solo Pastor
First Lutheran Church
08.2003 - 03.2012
- Worked with both Junior and Senior High youth.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Worked closely with office staff to ensure weekly events were conducted on time and professionally.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
Solo Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
09.1996 - 08.2003
- Solo pastor of a 2 point parish involving Yellow Lake Lutheran Church, Webster WI, and later just Trinity Lutheran Church, Siren WI (located in rural Falun WI).
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with Junior and Senior High youth in the surrounding community with athletics.
Head Cross Country and Track Coach
Grantsburg High School
08.1997 - 06.2003
- Certified as a "Coach not licensed to Teach," head Cross Country coach for both Junior and Senior high teams. Head Track Coach for High School girls and boys. Coached numerous individual state champions, and team conference and district championships, while coaching over 60 athletes per year.
- Instructed athletes on macronutrient intake in days prior to meet and meal timing on competition days.
- Pushed athletes through rigorous training drills following practice schedule, enforcing appropriate exertion levels.
- Planned and scheduled regular program of in-season practices.
- Enforced reasonable expectations for team conduct on trips and during meets to build positive image for organization and team alike.
- Enforced discipline and sportsmanlike behavior, establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of standards by individual students.
Engineering Geologist
Cleary Consultants, Inc.
11.1989 - 08.1993
- Project geologist investigating stability of soils and underlying strata, ensuring that building projects were not located on active ground rupture. Fault and earthquake investigation in aftermath of 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Geologic mapping of Rancho San Carlos region, Monterey CA. Resident IT mechanic.
- Performed geotechnical analysis and research to assess construction site conditions for numerous contract projects.
Education
M.Div. - Theology
Luther Seminary
St. Paul, MN05-1996
M.S. - Sedimentary Petrology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI01-1990
B.A. - Geology
Augustana College
Rock Island IL06-1986
Skills
- Relevant Teaching skills
- Effective communication
- Current affairs
- Adapt and learn quickly
- Dynamic speaking
- Biblical knowledge
- Small Group Facilitation
- Mission-oriented
- Preaching
- Computer and IT usage
Interests
Software
Word Perfect
Power Point
Logos Bible Software
AVS photo/video/audio suite
PhotoShop
MS Publisher
Timeline
Solo Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
04.2012 - Current
Solo Pastor
First Lutheran Church
08.2003 - 03.2012
Head Cross Country and Track Coach
Grantsburg High School
08.1997 - 06.2003
Solo Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
09.1996 - 08.2003
Engineering Geologist
Cleary Consultants, Inc.
11.1989 - 08.1993
M.Div. - Theology
Luther Seminary
M.S. - Sedimentary Petrology
Western Michigan University
B.A. - Geology
Augustana College
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