M. DeWayne Teig
Dubuque,IA
Summary
Seasoned ordained pastor with 30 plus years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership within a variety of ministry-oriented organizations. Committed to creating thriving community, practicing non-judgmental compassion, and encouraging others to live to their fullest potential. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and implementation, and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor in the Pastoral Arts & Advisor for TEEM
Wartburg Theological Seminary
07.2019 - Current
- Tracked student progress, engaged in academic advising, and participated in professional candidacy processes.
- Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Lead Pastor
St. Peter Lutheran Church
04.2012 - 09.2018
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate ministers and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Solo Pastor
Zion And Our Savior's Lutheran Churches
01.2009 - 04.2012
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer and helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Dean of Students, Candidacy & Enrollment Services
Wartburg Theological Seminary
10.1998 - 06.2008
- Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
Associate Pastor
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
08.1996 - 08.1998
Camp Director & Co-Executive Interim Director
Pathways, Inc
06.1984 - 05.1992
Education
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Theology
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dubuque, IA05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology - Emphasis in Agency Management
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN08.1992
Skills
- Interpersonally Oriented
- Pastoral Care & Counseling
- Spiritual Leadership
- Compassionate Ministry
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- International Positive Psychology Association – Member
- Association of Clinical Pastoral Education – Practitioner
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators – Emeritus Affiliate
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – Member
Certification
Professional Credentials
- Commissioned Lay Professional – 1987; Ordained – 1996, American Lutheran Church (ALC) and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), respectively
- Successfully completed a Basic Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education, Peoria, IL
- Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator and Seminar Trainer
Additional Information
Volunteer Activities
- Hospice of Dubuque - Served on the Board of Directors, 2015-2023
- Lutheran Social Services in Iowa (LSI) - Served as Vice-Chair on the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and member of the Foundation Board
- Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, IA - Facilitated support group for significant others related to persons with HIV/AIDS
- American Camping Association (ACA) Accreditation Program, Cass Lake, MN - Trained and served as Accreditation Visitor for ACA camps
- Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp, Story City, IA - Served on the Board of Directors
- Iowa State University Health Committee, Ames, IA - Served as Student Government Representative
- Story County Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center, Ames, IA - Trained and served as shelter worker volunteer
- Story City Community Hospital Volunteer Ambulance Squad, Story City, IA - Trained and served as Emergency Medical Technician – Level II
Timeline
Instructor in the Pastoral Arts & Advisor for TEEM
Wartburg Theological Seminary
07.2019 - Current
Lead Pastor
St. Peter Lutheran Church
04.2012 - 09.2018
Solo Pastor
Zion And Our Savior's Lutheran Churches
01.2009 - 04.2012
Dean of Students, Candidacy & Enrollment Services
Wartburg Theological Seminary
10.1998 - 06.2008
Associate Pastor
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
08.1996 - 08.1998
Camp Director & Co-Executive Interim Director
Pathways, Inc
06.1984 - 05.1992
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Theology
Wartburg Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology - Emphasis in Agency Management
Bemidji State University
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