Rev. Dr. Robert V. Acker
Rancho Cucamonga,USA
Summary
Ordained minister with over 40 years of experience in pastoral leadership, specializing in networking and collaboration among diverse teams to further church missions. Proven expertise in strategic planning, Bible teaching, and community engagement, leading to substantial growth in discipleship and church planting initiatives. Demonstrated ability to mobilize people effectively for local and global outreach efforts.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Community Church Rancho
Rancho Cucamonga, USA
11.1988 - 04.2023
- As head of staff developed and led a diverse pastoral staff to collaborate in advancing the church’s mission.
- Equipped and coordinated the Church Board, including the on-going selection of new elders and officers each year.
- Preached approximately 30 weeks a year while developing others in the ministry of preaching & teaching.
- Provided pastoral care and spiritual devevlopment to various members of all ages including officiating baptisms, weddings, funerals, and baby dedications.
- Partnered with various mission efforts for expansion including local and global church planting.
- Led annual stewardship planning, budgets, and development.
- Recent sermons can be found at Idyllwild Community Church (Presbyterian)
Associate Pastor
Community Church Rancho
Rancho Cucamonga, USA
05.1981 - 10.1988
- Oversaw outreach and assimilation ministries within young church to enhance community engagement.
- Developed individuals' spiritual lives through mentorship and support initiatives.
- Raised leaders for multiple small groups and ministry roles to strengthen organizational structure.
- Preached regularly and facilitated small group discussions, fostering spiritual growth.
- Provided executive support to senior pastor, ensuring alignment with church vision.
- Delivered pastoral care, including officiating weddings and funerals, to meet congregational needs.
Education
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) - Church Growth
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA04-1986
Master of Divinity (M.Div) - Pastoral
Western Baptist Seminary
Portland, OR06-1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
06-1978
Skills
- Relational, people-focused
- Spiritual gifts of leadership, teaching, outreach
- Networking
- Theological development and integration
- Mentor, Promoter, Change-agent
- Working Genius: Wonder and Galvanizer
- Strengths Finder: Achiever, Arranger, Input, Learner and Positivity
- DISC: High I, high D
- Enneagram 7
- Meyers/Brigs: ENTJ
Affiliations
- ECO (Presbyterian): Certified Transitional Pastor
- Vital Church Ministry (Intentional Interim)
- Aspire Network (formally American Baptist of the Southwest)
- Transforming Center, Wheaton, IL
- Standing Stone Ministry
Profile
I’m an ordained minister with both Baptist and Presbyterian heritage, and a community-minded focus. While I'm retired from being senior pastor, I now provide some interim pastoral support for ECO Presbyterians, and encourage and equip pastors through Standing Stone Ministry. In my four decades in the local church I provided pastoral leadership, shepherding, teaching, connecting, and equipping adults in all life-stages toward the vision of growing as disciples of Jesus Christ. I'm a collaborative leader, seeking to empower people with the gifts and abilities God has given them.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Community Church Rancho
11.1988 - 04.2023
Associate Pastor
Community Church Rancho
05.1981 - 10.1988
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) - Church Growth
Fuller Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div) - Pastoral
Western Baptist Seminary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Economics
University of California, Los Angeles