Karl J Anderson
Lutheran Minister
Apple Valley,MN
Summary
Mission-oriented pastor successful in developing robust youth ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing growth opportunities. Talent in program administration, operations management and spiritual leadership.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister
Heritage Lutheran Church -Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN
07.2003 - Current
Minister
Christ Lutheran Church-Windsor , CA
Windsor , CA
06.1999 - 06.2003
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Master Of Divinity -
Concordia Lutheran Seminary
St Louis, Missouri09.1979
Bachelor Of Arts - Religious Studies
Christ College ( Concordia University)
Irvine, CA09.1977
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Worship Service Planning
- Crisis Response
- Community Outreach Programs
- Capital Building Projects
- Mission Coordination
- Biblical Stewardship
- Critical Thinking
- Nursing Homes
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Spiritual Guidance
- Administrative Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Reading Comprehension
- Program and Services Promotion
- Committee Leadership
- Funeral Service Coordination
- Newsletter Writing
- Family Support
- Constructive Feedback
- Congregational Care
- Sick Visitation
- Sermons Preparation
- Team Meetings
- Special Events
- Needs Awareness
- Professional Relationships
- Outreach Initiatives
- Grief Counseling
- Bible Studies
- Religious Education
- Church Planting
39 years of service helping people with a wide variety of physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
39 years of service helping people with all kinds of needs.
Timeline
Minister
Heritage Lutheran Church -Apple Valley
07.2003 - Current
Minister
Christ Lutheran Church-Windsor , CA
06.1999 - 06.2003
Master Of Divinity -
Concordia Lutheran Seminary
Bachelor Of Arts - Religious Studies
Christ College ( Concordia University)
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