Gifted, effective, and enduring leader, administrator and manager through long term ministry in a thriving, growing, creative local church. Compassionate, professional chaplain experienced in emergency room, intensive care, trauma, death, conflict and in ministry to patients of diverse culture and age. Highly educated and skilled in applying family systems theory to congregations and leadership teams and to patients, families and staff in a medical setting. Well trained and practiced in leading life changing groups and retreats for men. Proven abilities in leading congregations, staff teams, spiritual formation groups; in managing major building projects and fund raising campaigns; in speaking and writing with power; in providing compassionate pastoral care; in treasuring people’s life stories.