Jenny Duncan
Antalya,Turkey
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in intercultural ministry and education at the University of Valley Forge. Proficient in Bible preaching and teaching, I have successfully developed diverse communities of faith, mentored leaders, and enhanced cultural understanding. Passionate about empowering others, I excel in building relationships and fostering collaboration across various cultures. I am full of joy and love life.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Missionary
Assemblies of God World Missions
01.2015 - Current
- Learned a new language and learned to live in a Muslim culture
- Shared the gospel and built relationships
- Started discipleship groups for new believers, started Uyanis Church
- Engaged with locals, sponsored social groups and English conversation clubs
- Part of pastoral team at Akdeniz Jubilee International Church
- Team leaders of missionaries in our city and overseers of leaders of three other teams throughout Turkey
- Oversaw the translation of credentialing materials for Turks
Professor, Chair of Intercultural Studies Dept
University of Valley Forge
06.2006 - 12.2015
- Oversaw and developed all missions and urban ministries curriculum and faculty
- Taught missions and urban courses as well as Spiritual Formation, Preaching and Theology courses
- Led missions teams around the world in the level 3 (difficult and security issues) locales.
- Oversaw all student ministries and outreaches
- Led weekly missions chapels with preaching, testimonies, and prayer initiatives
- Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Vice President of Student Life
University of Valley Forge
05.2010 - 07.2013
- Worked directly with the President and Cabinet members with stakeholders, vision casting, departmental oversight, etc.
- Oversaw a team of Resident Directors, Resident Advisors, Nurses, Crisis and mental health Counselors, Student Leaders, Athletics, post office, residential Halls and maintenance
- Student Disciplinary Situations including suspensions, dismissals, parent-student interventions, counseling
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
Urban Church Planter/After-School Program Leader
Assemblies of God Nationally Appointed Home Missio
01.1989 - 01.2006
- Started Churches, developed leaders, discipleship groups, built diverse communities of faith and worship
- Led outreaches, networked with city officials, social programs, schools, vision casting for youth center and community development
- Offered programming within the toughest neighborhoods through Urban Outreach, our K-12 youth center, working with various cultures, gangs, addicts, broken families and inner city schools
- Networked with local churches, raised finances through grants and partnerships
- Partnered with local schools and nonprofit organizations in addressing social issues such as poverty, education disparities, and homelessness.
Education
Ph.D. - Ministry Leadership
Trinity Theological Seminary
Indiana01-2016
Skills
- Competent in Bible preaching and teaching
- Ordained and proficient in Ministry and Educational leadership
- Lover of God and people
- Worship keyboardist
Timeline
Missionary
Assemblies of God World Missions
01.2015 - Current
Vice President of Student Life
University of Valley Forge
05.2010 - 07.2013
Professor, Chair of Intercultural Studies Dept
University of Valley Forge
06.2006 - 12.2015
Urban Church Planter/After-School Program Leader
Assemblies of God Nationally Appointed Home Missio
01.1989 - 01.2006
Ph.D. - Ministry Leadership
Trinity Theological Seminary
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