Rev. James Bowes
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Pastor with extensive Navy experience, known for effective spiritual leadership in varied communities. Skilled in sermon preparation, worship service management, and pastoral counseling. Demonstrated success in overseeing daily operations and creating programs that boost ministry outreach and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Peace Lutheran Church of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Leads liturgy and worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
- Conducts Bible study sessions for both youth and adults, enhancing biblical understanding and faith development.
- Provided pastoral care and chapel services to an assisted living community, supporting spiritual well-being.
Student Intern (vicar)
Promise Christian Church
Murrieta, CA
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Completed comprehensive theological education focused on cross-cultural mission planting and pastoral certification through the Cross-cultural Ministry Center program.
- Developed foundational skills for sustainable urban mission planting and cross-cultural ministry through rigorous academic and practical training.
Lead Navy Entomology and Microbiology Instructor
Medical Education Training Campus
Fort Sam Houston, TX
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Engaged 206 American and international students through quality teaching in classrooms, laboratories, and off-campus settings.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to foster a safe and efficient learning environment.
- Achieved 93% cumulative student GPA, highlighting academic excellence.
- Supported two honor graduates and twelve dean’s list recipients in achieving outstanding academic performance.
- Mentored 32 staff members in professional development, resulting in two promotions and fifteen recognition letters.
Safety Officer, Medical Design and Configuration Supervisor
Naval Expeditionary Medical Support Command
Williamsburg, VA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Trained and educated 70 employees on workplace safety to ensure compliance with all state and federal Occupational Health and Safety laws.
- Conducted inspections and collaborated with staff for annual government safety inspections, achieving zero recorded deficiencies.
- Led a team of 11 in designing and configuring a portable field hospital for military or civilian vessels to support disaster relief efforts.
- Achieved zero workplace safety incidents through effective training and oversight.
- Delivered quarterly safety briefings to 60 employees to reinforce safety protocols.
- Supervised six individuals within the department to promote accountability and performance improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Thology
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, CA12.2023
Graduate Certificate - Military Resilience, Community Care and Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg10.2018
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University
Chandler, AZ02.2012
Skills
- Federal background check
- Liturgy planning
- Bible study facilitation
- Pastoral care
- Management
- Youth leader
- Community outreach
- Cross-cultural ministry
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
- Mentoring
- Volunteer coordination
- Crisis management
- Grief counseling
- Discipleship training
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
Affiliations
American Association of Christian Counselors, 03/01/23
1st Marine Division Association, 03/15/2025
Navy Enlisted Classifications
- 9502, Instructor, 10/01/16
- 8012, USMC Ground Safety Specialist, 07/01/12
- L12A/8432, Preventive Medicine Technician, 10/01/06
- L03A/8404, Field Medical Service Technician, 11/01/99
- 0000, Hospital Corpsman “A” School, 09/01/99
Professional And Military Qualifications
- Pastoral Certificate, Concordia Seminary, 11/01/23
- Instructor Certification Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Sciences, 10/01/18
- Emergency Preparedness Response Operators Course, 03/01/17
- Command Training Team Course, 02/01/17
- Command Financial Specialist, 11/01/17
- IDC Journeyman Instructor Training School, Dan Neck, VA, 10/01/16
- Enlisted Medicine Department Enlisted Course, 12/01/16
- Advanced Medical Department Enlisted Course Unit 1 – 3, 09/01/15
- NWC Enlisted Primary Professional Military Education, 04/01/14
- Introduction to Navy Occupational Safety and Health Ashore, 09/01/14
- UCSD Extension OSHA EM385 Construction Safety and Health Course, 06/01/13
- Ground Safety Specialist Course, 07/01/12
Civilian Education
- Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences, Trident University, 02/01/12
- Graduate Certificate in Military Resilience, Community Care and Counseling, Liberty University, 10/01/18
- Master of Arts in Theology, Concordia University Irvine, 12/01/23
Accomplishments
Navy Commendation Medal (3)
Navy Achievement Medal (6)
Navy Unit Commendation (2)
Good Conduct Medal (6)
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (2)
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Korean Defense Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (4)
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
M14 Rifle Marksman
Ribbon Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon
Timeline
Pastor
Peace Lutheran Church of the Desert
01.2024 - Current
Student Intern (vicar)
Promise Christian Church
08.2019 - 12.2023
Lead Navy Entomology and Microbiology Instructor
Medical Education Training Campus
01.2016 - 05.2019
Safety Officer, Medical Design and Configuration Supervisor
Naval Expeditionary Medical Support Command
01.2013 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - Thology
Concordia University Irvine
Graduate Certificate - Military Resilience, Community Care and Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelors of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University
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