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Paul Lewandowski

Paul Lewandowski

Portland,OR

Summary

I am a seasoned minister offering 20+ years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to help in growing God's church. Committed to creating a thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by the gospel. I have a successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.


My family has been involved in ministry in nearly every capacity. We understand the call of God on our lives and are ready to help transform the community that God calls us to by the power and with the help of the Holy Spirit.


We believe in building lasting relationships, preaching Spirit-led messages, and building teams of individuals that have a heart for the lost and a heart for the church.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Connections Pastor

Portland Christian Center
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Lead the First Impressions team through scheduling, recruiting, and supporting various aspects of first impressions: coffee, ushers and greeters, new guest information, new believer follow up, and the parking team.
  • Designed and implemented our assimilation curriculum, "Starting Point".
  • Oversee the follow-up ministry, welcoming guests to participate in the life of the church.
  • Oversee the baptism ministry, coordinating baptism class leaders, pastoral staff to baptize candidates, and the support staff for baptisms.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out the church mission and vision.

Chaplain/Missionary Associate

Assemblies Of God - US Missions
05.2021 - Current
  • Raised funds to begin an outreach to the skateboarding community in Portland, OR.
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to local churches, sharing the vision and partnerships.
  • Facilitated and directed outreach events for the local skateboarding community in Portland.
  • Built and sustain meaningful relationships with those outside of the church community to work toward common goals that the ministry shared.
  • Implemented strategies for successful mission outreach to grow membership.
  • Established missions partnerships in Portland to support outreach efforts.
  • Educated members of various congregation on the challenge and opportunity of reaching out to the skateboarding community.
  • Participated in various outreach programs, including other established ministries for skateboarders.

Facilities Supervisor

Portland Christian Center
09.2016 - 05.2021
  • Worked within budget guidelines to accomplish routine repairs, maintenance and special projects.
  • Helped select, schedule and oversee contractors.
  • Directed teams handling roofing, paving, lighting and other updates to facility.
  • Provided guidance for janitorial staff and event plans.
  • Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
  • Collaborated with other departments to foster efficient use of facility space and resources.
  • Built relationships with vendors and contractors to support timely and cost-effective services.
  • Defined and coordinated preventative maintenance plans to support longevity of facility systems and equipment.
  • Directed vendors, facilities staff, and service providers as required to create efficient and non-disruptive work environment.
  • Monitored and enforced budget for all facilities-related activities to reduce unnecessary expenses.
  • Conducted regular facility inspections to identify repair needs or improvements.
  • Collaborated with contractors, vendors and stakeholders to support on-time projects completion.
  • Assisted with meetings and conference room reservations.

SUPPLY ASSOCIATE

CARMAX
08.2014 - 02.2016
  • My responsibilities at Carmax include parts ordering, monthly inventory, customer relations, and observing fellow associates for development; giving feedback where needed on opportunities for improvement
  • Among the skills required for this position are
  • Analysis and decision making, courageous leadership, teamwork, problem solving,customer service, functional expertise, and a focus on results - all of which were areas that I developed further with my time at Carmax.

ASSOCIATE PASTOR

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
02.2002 - 06.2014
  • My responsibilities at Kingman First were increased over the years as I learned the ministry and culture of the church
  • I began as the Youth Pastor/Grounds Maintenance liaison and eventually was entrusted with the responsibility of Associate Pastor
  • I was responsible for overseeing many of the ministries of the church (small groups, the worship team, benevolence, audio/visual production, the usher team, and youth ministry).

MECHANIC

HONEYWELL AIRCRAFT LANDING SYSTEMS
10.2000 - 02.2002
  • Honeywell was a fantastic company to work for
  • I was a small parts inspector with attention to detail
  • My responsibilities here were cleaning and inspection of aircraft wheel small parts - including non-destructive inspection (mag particle) on a fast-paced assembly line.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Ministry

SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary, Oakland, CA
11.2023
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Awarded the opportunity for and fulfilled the requirements for the school's Donation-Based Grant (1 of 100 students that qualified)
  • Have made the President's list every term, maintaining a 4.0 GPA for my entire SUM education.

Educational Requirements For Ordination - Biblical Studies/Pastoral Ministry

Global University, Springfield, MO
04.2011

Automotive Technology

Northwest Kansas Technical College, Goodland, KS
05.1996

Skills

  • Worship leadership
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Christian Education
  • Lead Prayers
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • New Member Assimilation
  • Preaching
  • Teaching
  • Church Calendar Coordination
  • Outreach Initiatives

firstloveportland.com

First Love is the skateboarding ministry that my wife and I started in 2019. I felt a burden to reach out to this marginalized group, mainly because I was one of those teenagers that no one seemed to be trying to reach out to. We were blessed to have the church allow us the use of the gymnasium and we offered a "pop up" skatepark two nights a week.


Over the four years that First Love has been meeting we have seen over 300 kids (as well as some adults) come through our ministry and hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. We have seen over sixty responses to the gospel (salvation and recommitment) and have built meaningful, ongoing relationships with those that have passed through our doors.


Additional Information

I am involved with a group of men and women that began meeting through the pandemic over Zoom to study the Bible and pray. The group is called Mess Halls and is comprised of professional skateboarders, industry professionals, and lay leaders and pastors. I have been blessed to contribute to this community through my teaching ministry as well as leading the prayer service on occasion.

This community has seen revival taking place in their hearts of those that investigate faith in Jesus, inviting every type of person to the table.


The heart of my family is to love those that are within the church and to reach out to those that don't yet know Jesus. We desire to be a part of a church that takes the Great Commission personally and lives it out in their daily lives. We believe that God has blessed us with favor to reach lost and broken people. Our family is ready to help equip the church to grow spiritually, relationally, and numerically. Our hearts are for the Kingdom of God to reign and for Jesus to be the center of His church.

Timeline

Connections Pastor - Portland Christian Center
01.2023 - Current
Chaplain/Missionary Associate - Assemblies Of God - US Missions
05.2021 - Current
Facilities Supervisor - Portland Christian Center
09.2016 - 05.2021
SUPPLY ASSOCIATE - CARMAX
08.2014 - 02.2016
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
02.2002 - 06.2014
MECHANIC - HONEYWELL AIRCRAFT LANDING SYSTEMS
10.2000 - 02.2002
SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary - Bachelor of Arts, Theology And Ministry
Global University - Educational Requirements For Ordination, Biblical Studies/Pastoral Ministry
Northwest Kansas Technical College - , Automotive Technology

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