University Associate
Resume:
Stephen J. Dawe
St. John’s, NL
A1B 1G2
e-mail: *****.****@*****.***
phone: 709-***-****
Summary of Qualifications:
Christian Qualifications:
- Is able to teach the Gospel accurately, and meets Biblical qualifications for an elder.
- Understands Christian theology, apologetics and Biblical studies
- Actively pursues holiness and godliness with personal devotions
- Intelligent and communicative Christian apologist
Communication Skills:
- Accomplished public speaker with high levels of competence in voice modulation,
projection, and varied rhetorical styles.
- Able to quickly and accurately express complex ideas to varied audiences.
Adaptability/ Cultural Skills
- Well versed in varied cultures, especially Korean and other Asian Cultures.
- Able to work in challenging contexts with little stress.
- Competent in accurately communicating between differing expectations arising from
differing worldviews.
Education
Masters of Divinity, Honors level (M.Div. (hon.))
Sept. 2005 – May 2008, Queen’s College, Faculty of Theology (ATS associate member
school), Newfoundland .- Scholarships for first place standing years 2 and 3
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Sept. 1998 – May 2001,University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, N.B.
Bachelor of Arts, Honors level (B.A. (hon.))
Sept. 1992 – May 1997, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John’s, Newfoundland,
Canada. Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Philosophy with a minor in History.
Work Experience:
October 2012 - present
Interim preaching pastor/Church planter, Avalon Wesleyan Church, St.
John's, Newfoundland, Canada
- Preached exegetical sermons for the weekly meeting of the congregation
- Did basic pastoral care for the congregation
- Was involved in weekly set-up and tear down of the related materials
May 2009 - May 2012
Associate Pastor, English Ministry, Sangdang International Church,
Cheongju, South Korea.
- Led the cross-cultural English speaking Christian community of Cheongju, South
Korea.
- Weekly public speaking, including relevant research and preparation.
- Trained and assessed leaders for Community groups
- Created and advertised (through Google and facebook) the Church website.
- Used twitter, pintarest and facebook to maintain contact with members and to
advertise
- Maintained regular blogs as well as sermon podcasts.
- Performed regular and confidential counseling.
Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2005
English Professor (ESL), Chongshin University, Seoul, Korea.
- Taught university level, conversational EFL courses, including courses in listening,
speaking, and writing.
- Choose, assessed and developed curriculum for a small Christian university in
Korea.
Christian Ministry Experience:
Nov. 2005 – present,
Calvary Baptist Church, St. John’s, NL, Canada. - Member
- Member in good standing
- Involved in preaching and teaching in Adult education.
Sept. 2005 – May 2009
Memorial University, St. John’s, MUNCF (IVCF). - Volunteer
- Counseling to various exec members of the group,
- Bible study leading, and occasional public speaking.
January 2005
Intensive Bible Instructor, Ulaan Bataar, Mongolia.
- Taught the letters of James and 1 and 2 John to aspiring Christian leaders of the
Church in Mongolia.
- verse by verse exegesis, as well as answering questions and concerns through
translation to and from Mongolian.
Oct. 2001 - 2005
Seoul, South Korea, CYAM (College Young Adult Ministry), New
Harvest, Sarang Community Church.
- Small group leadership, planning and counseling for young adults.
- This position also involved intensive year long training from the Korean
congregation in cell group leadership.
Certifications, Memberships and Voluntary Affiliations
Association License to minister, Newfoundland Association, Convention of Atlantic Baptist
Churches
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
Associate Member, Evangelical Philosophical Society
References Available upon request
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