Robert Peterson

**** ******* **.

Lafayette, OR *7127

503-***-**** or 224-***-****

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Areas of Experience and Expertise

I have been a pastor/leader in churches for over 25 years, in a variety of

positions. In the course of those ministries I have developed the following

transferable skills and abilities that would function with a high degree of

effectiveness in a retail and sales position.

. Excellent customer service skills

. Effective and calm in crisis management

. Creative vision and self-starter

. Strategic thinker and planner

. Skilled, effective communicator both verbally and in writing

. Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, iWork

and iLife

Leadership Development

. Team-building consultant and trainer using Meyers-Briggs Type

Indicator

. Trained over 500 pastors in marriage counseling skills

. Encourager of others to develop their abilities and skills

. Developed an innovative ministry with the Deaf in Fremont, CA

. Supervise staff in developing realistic, outcome-based job

descriptions and goals with clear accountability

. Use staff meetings for team-building, mutual encouragement and support

Strategic Planning and Fund-raising

. Clear conceptualizing of the planning & goal setting process

. Strong motivation and strategies to reach new clients

. Applied for and received a $30,000 grant for Deaf ministries in

Fremont, CA

. Raised over $350,000 from sources outside the church in Fremont for

Deaf Ministries

. Have successfully raised and managed annual budgets of $250,000-

650,000 for 25 years

. Developed creative marketing strategies and effective outreach

programs

Formal Education:

Cal State University Hayward 1971-1973

Whitworth College 1977-78 Bachelors in

Psychology

North Park University 1978-82 Masters in

Counseling & Theology

Job History

State of Oregon, Department of Human Services McMinnville, OR

May - Oct. 2010

(Laid off due to State budget cuts) Human Resources Specialist

Northbrook Covenant Church Senior Pastor Northbrook, IL

2005 to 2009

Mission Springs Church Senior Pastor Fremont, CA

1997 to 2005

Sanibel Community Church Assoc. Pastor Sanibel, FL

1994 to 1997

Bethany Covenant Church Senior Pastor Stillwater,

MN 1991 to 1994

Community Covenant Church Senior Pastor El Cajon, CA

1986 to 1991

1st Covenant Church Senior Pastor Peoria, IL

1984 to 1986

Winnetka Covenant Church Youth Pastor Winnetka, IL

1979 to 1984

Whitworth College Asst. Chaplain Spokane, WA

1977 to 1978

Young Life Student Staff Youth Leader Concord, CA

1970 to 1976

References

1. Rev. Gary B. Walter, President of the Evangelical Covenant Church (773)

907-3347, 5101 N. Francisco Ave. Chicago, IL 60625,

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2. Rev. Eva Sullivan-Knoff, 773-***-****, Pastor, Northbrook Covenant

Church 2737 Techny Road Northbrook, IL 60062, abiwo6@r.postjobfree.com

3. Mr. Michael Shade, President of Illinois Capacitor, 847-***-****, 3816

Medford Circle Northbrook, IL 60062, abiwo6@r.postjobfree.com

4. Rev. Gary Parsons, 805-***-**** Regional Director, Young Life in the

Russian Federation 320 East Islay St. Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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