Steven Sorensen
Indio,CA
Summary
I am a seasoned pastor, newly retired. I am looking for part time work outside of churches, so as I read over your job qualifications I was shocked to find them perfectly fitting my formal training, experience and continued interests, right down to missiology!
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
JPL Church
Rancho Mirage, CA
01.2002 - 12.2024
- Founder and lead pastor of JPL Church
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
Staff Pastor
Desert Springs Church
Palm Desert, CA
01.1999 - 12.2001
- Assisted with the development and implementation of staff policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with staff teams to achieve work goals and adhere to deadlines.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Missionary
SIM International
Charlotte, NC
09.1985 - 09.1988
- Coordinated with other missionaries to carry out on-site work.
- Spread faith through various evangelistic means, including preaching, Bible readings and group activities.
- Facilitated discussion groups on topics related to faith formation and Christian living.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology, Pastoral Leadership
Talbot Seminary
La Mirada, CA05-1982
Master of Arts in Christian Education - Leadership, Education, Counseling
Talbot Seminary
La Mirada, CA05-1982
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science / Missions - Intercultural Communication
Biola University
La Mirada, CA05-1978
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Preaching excellence
- Spiritual guidance
- Organizational leadership
Timeline
Lead Pastor
JPL Church
01.2002 - 12.2024
Staff Pastor
Desert Springs Church
01.1999 - 12.2001
Missionary
SIM International
09.1985 - 09.1988
Master of Divinity - Theology, Pastoral Leadership
Talbot Seminary
Master of Arts in Christian Education - Leadership, Education, Counseling
Talbot Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science / Missions - Intercultural Communication
Biola University
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