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PETER A. DEAN

PETER A. DEAN

Dacula,GA

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience as Senior Pastor at Sustaining Faith Ministry, excelling in sermon development and spiritual counseling. Proven track record in conflict resolution and community outreach, fostering strong relationships and promoting discipleship. Adept at team building, enhancing volunteer engagement, and implementing church vision effectively. Highly effective in communication, relationship building, and collaboration.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Sustaining Faith Ministry
Winder, GA
01.2020 - Current
  • Provide spiritual guidance and counseling to church members and the community.
  • Implement the church's vision and mission plan, promoting discipleship.
  • Encourage prayer and spiritual disciplines within the congregation.
  • Serve as a spiritual and organizational leader for SFM.
  • Coordinate pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Offer guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.

Legal Consultant

K & D Legal Consulting
Dacula, GA
03.2020 - Current
  • Monitor changes in legislation that could affect a client's operations or contractual obligations.
  • Assist in the preparation of due diligence materials for corporate acquisitions and dispositions.
  • Dispute resolution, and legal advice to navigate through legal issues.
  • Client education on legal matters for arbitration, intellectual property.
  • Conduct legal research to identify potential risks and liabilities associated with proposed business transactions.
  • Analyzed client contracts and drafted amendments as needed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Law Enforcement Officer

CA Dept. Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
Fresno, CA
02.1994 - 12.2019
  • Parole Agent II, Supervisor, Fugitive Apprehension Team (2018-2020).
  • Provided testimony in court regarding investigations conducted or evidence collected.
  • Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants to obtain information about crimes.
  • Reviewed and approved operations plan to execute felony arrest warrants.
  • Specialized PC 290 GPS Sex Offender Agent (2007-2018).
  • Monitored, documented the activity and actions of sex offenders in the community. Assessed parole violations for return to custody.
  • Correctional Counselor I (2004–2004).
  • Assigned custody levels, adjusted custody for housing, and violations within custody.
  • Narcotics investigator, Special Emergency Response Team - SWAT (1994–1998). Provided expert witness testimony in over 500 cases.
  • Crime scene and gang investigator.
  • Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance in critical situations.

Associate Pastor

Philadelphia Ministries
Lemoore, CA
07.2011 - 07.2019
  • Assist the senior pastor in all areas of ministry and pastoral care.
  • Pastoral visits to the sick, grieving, and in need.
  • Officiate weddings and funerals.
  • Mentoring and encouraging church members in their faith.
  • Developed and implemented church-wide programs designed to increase spiritual growth and foster community engagement.
  • Preached sermons based on biblical passages or themes chosen by senior pastors.
  • Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
  • Provided pastoral care for members of the congregation, including counseling, visitation and prayer.

Recruiter

United States Marine Corps
St. Paul, MN
11.1990 - 08.1993
  • Identified and assisted civilians qualify for the United States Marine Corps, preparing for assessment testing and boot camp.
  • Organized recruitment activities such as career fairs, campus visits.
  • Sourced and screened potential candidates for open positions.
  • Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
  • Built relationships with universities, colleges, alumni associations.
  • Negotiated salaries and other employment terms with successful applicants.
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with top candidates to assess skills and fit.

Military Police Officer

United States Marine Corps
Tustin, CA
05.1986 - 12.1990
  • Provided physical security and law enforcement services to military personnel, facilities, and resources.
  • Performed inspections of work areas to ensure safety standards are met and maintained.
  • Conducted patrols of assigned areas on foot or by vehicle as needed.
  • Supervised military police activities including patrol operations, traffic control points, and special events.

Education

J.D. - Contract And Property

TAFT LAW SCHOOL
Santa Ana, CA
03-2020

Doctor of Biblical Studies - DBS

Universal Life Seminary
Modesto, CA
05-2015

Master of Arts - Leadership Studies

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
03-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Fresno Pacific University
Fresno, CA
11-2010

Skills

  • Sermon development
  • Spiritual counseling
  • Discipleship implementation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Community outreach
  • Volunteer management
  • Team building
  • Relationship building
  • Public speaking
  • Spiritual cultivation

Accomplishments

  • Senior Pastor and founder of Sustaining Faith Ministry, Incorporated located in Merced CA, Houston Tx, and Winder GA.
  • Associate Faculty Professor in Social Behavioral Science and Criminal Justice School at University of Phoenix.
  • Board of Directors at Philadelphia Ministries, Lemoore CA.
  • Men's Ministry Director, Philadelphia Ministries, Lemoore CA.
  • California Bar Association member November 2019, San Francisco CA.

Timeline

Legal Consultant

K & D Legal Consulting
03.2020 - Current

Senior Pastor

Sustaining Faith Ministry
01.2020 - Current

Associate Pastor

Philadelphia Ministries
07.2011 - 07.2019

Law Enforcement Officer

CA Dept. Of Corrections And Rehabilitation
02.1994 - 12.2019

Recruiter

United States Marine Corps
11.1990 - 08.1993

Military Police Officer

United States Marine Corps
05.1986 - 12.1990

J.D. - Contract And Property

TAFT LAW SCHOOL

Doctor of Biblical Studies - DBS

Universal Life Seminary

Master of Arts - Leadership Studies

Fresno Pacific University

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership

Fresno Pacific University

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