Resume for Mark S. Disbrow
Personal Information
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: 970-***-****
Cell 970-***-****
Email: ****@**************.***
Age: 54 Marital Status: 20 years
Children: son and daughter ages 17 & 18
Strong interest in outdoor recreation.
Educational
Associate of Arts in Business Administration,
American River College, Sacramento, CA. 1977
Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Studies, Patriot Bible
University, Del Norte, CO. 2007
Master of Arts in Christian Education, Patriot Bible University, Del Norte, CO. June 2009
Doctor of Ministry Pastoral Studies, Patriot Bible University, Del Norte, CO. June 2011
Vocational
Amazing Grace Colorado, Pastor - 2010 - present
- Parachurch ministry administering God s grace in it s various forms. www.amazinggraceco.org
- Church plant Amazing Grace Community Church, the one-another place. Aspen Springs, CO
Patriot Bible University, Director of Student Services - 2006-present
- Correspondence Bible college located in Del Norte, CO www.patriotuniversity.com
Christian-Internet.com, Web developer - 2010 - present
Cornerstone Community Church, Elder and Pastor - 2005-2010
- Del Norte, CO. Pop. 1600 - Church attendance 55 - Mountain ranching community
- Non-denominational Contemporary worship - Strong Christ-centered biblical emphasis
Cornerstone Community Services, Director & Founder - 2006-2010
- a small, multi-faceted, Christian, non-pro t program located in the San Luis Valley of SW Colorado.
CCS s mission is to restore individuals and families FROM poverty, hopelessness, separation, a life
of crime, alcoholism, and drug addiction TO whole, Spirit- lled, fruit-bearing citizens and families.
The Source Is Church, Pastor & Founder - 2002-2005
High Tech Ministry, Director, Founder & Owner - 1997-2005
Christian-Internet.com, Founder - 1997-2005
Homeschool Teacher - 1995-2005
Real Estate development, nancial services, marketing, sales - 1977-1994
Residential Construction and Remodeling - 1975-1978
Vocational Skills
Teaching Bible and life skills,
Biblical counseling, shepherding and team building,
Pro cient with the operation and repair of Windows and Mac computers,
Pro cient in the use of Microsoft Of ce and Apple iLife, iWorks,
Very experienced in website design with multiple HTML editors - iWeb, NVU, Front Page, Dream-weaver,
Rapidweaver, Content Management Systems, including search engine placement and strategy,
Marketing and Public Relations (not political),
Excel at writing and business communications (some grant writing), lesson planning,
Leadership skills in business organization, planning, and administration,
Business entrepreneurship.
Pastoral Philosophy
I believe that God has called me as a pastor-shepherd. I cannot imagine not being able to pastor. I
believe my purpose of pastoring is to equip the saints to do the ministry in building up the Body. This
means encouraging people to be the toe or the hand or whatever part God has assigned them. I don t
think I know the Bible better than everyone to the point where I am unteachable. I don t have boastful pride
in my faith wherein I cannot be inspired by the faith of others. In public prayer, I don t babble on in prayer
thereby cutting out others who want to pray. I m called to shepherd in all that the vocation means. I am to
lead by example and by serving. I am to counsel with truth and love, to love and inspire others to love, to
protect, to live a life of grace towards all. When, and if, the situation comes about, I am to lay my life down
for the sheep.
Spiritual approach: 1 Peter 4:10 Life Testimony: 1 Peter 4:1-3
Spiritual Gifts
According to Scripture, Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12, I have been called by God as a pastor for this
spiritual task and gifted by Him accordingly. God has given me the gifts of evangelism, discipleship,
administration, teaching, preaching, shepherding, and counseling. He has used my life experiences and
inbred marketing, technical, and entrepreneurial skills to assist many in need. I have very strong computer
skills.
My wife and I have surrendered ourselves (both physically and nancially) to this faith-based ministry to
share in the regular sufferings and the joy that comes with this task. My wife, Adrienne, has gained strong
skills in ministry bookkeeping. She is able to teach Bible studies for women and plays ute in the worship
team. She is strong in prayer and being a helpmeet. She manages our hobby ranch and homeschools our
children.
Community Involvement
Led a community wide, all-church Trunk-or-Treat Harvest Festival for 4 years.
Served as pastoral advisor for an all-church youth ministry for 4 years.
Helped with town sponsored Covered Wagon days, Run, Rock, n Roll race for 3 years.
Served an animal shelter in the community parade.
Served as a Director for local prevention of tobacco and alcohol use by children for one year.
Served on a the board for a crisis pregnancy center for one year.
Served on local Chamber of Commerce for one year.
Served on local Economic Development group for one year.
Previous Ministry Experience
Speci c Activities: Discipleship
Type of experience: Founded, directed, managed a discipleship ministry for those with broken lives.
Date: November 2006 - October 2010 Location: Del Norte, CO
Speci c Activities: Mission Trips
Type of experience: Evangelism and Discipleship Mission Trip
Date: Oct. 2002, Oct. 2003, Oct 2004
Location: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Nigeria
Type of experience: Tsunami Mission Trip
Date: Feb 2005 Location: South India
Type of experience: Hurricane Katrina Mission Trip
Date: Oct. 2005 Location: Slidell, LA.
Type of experience: Evangelism and Discipleship, Bible College Mission Trip
Date: April 2007 Location: North East and South India
Speci c Activities: Teaching
Type of experience: After School Club for Elementary Children
Date: School Year 2005 Location: Bishop, CA
Type of experience: Sunday School Teacher
Date: 1996, 1997 Location: Folsom, CA
Type of experience: AWANA Teacher
Date: 1999, 2000 Location: Folsom, CA
Type of experience: Creationism Teacher
Date: 2000 and 2003 Location: Folsom, CA and Bishop, CA
Type of experience: Leadership Training
Date: Oct. 2002, Oct 2003, April 2007, 1 week classes to 20 students at a time
Location: Imphal, Kothapalam and Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
Type of experience: Evangelism and Discipleship Mission Trips
Date: Oct. 2002, Oct 2003 Location: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda
Speci c Activities: Technical Services
Type of experience: Computer Tech Ministry Leader
Date: 1997 - 2000 Location: Folsom, CA
Type of experience: Internet Ministry
Date: 1997 - 2005 Created more than 150 websites for churches worldwide
Location: Folsom, CA - Bishop, CA
Speci c Activities: Compassion Ministry
Type of experience: Marriage Counseling, Jail Ministry, Nursing Home Ministry
Date: 2006-present Location: Del Norte, CO
Speci c Activities: Preaching and Shepherding
Type of experience: Preaching:
Date: 2002-2008 Location: Visited and preached in 200+ churches
Type of experience: Church Planting
Date: 2002-2004 Location: Bishop, CA and Ghana, Africa
Type of experience: Pastorate
Date: 2004-present. Licensed through Penn Valley Community Church, CA. Ordained through Cornerstone
Community Church, CO. Location: Bishop, CA and Del Norte, CO
Personal Testimony
In 1989, I found myself in the very same spot that so many people today nd themselves in. Living in
California, I had nally lost my drivers license due to multiple drunk-driving tickets and a near-fatal
motorcycle wreck. I had engaged in criminal nancial misconduct. I was then unemployed, medically
indigent, under court supervision, and either living with friends or under house-arrest. I did not have a
vehicle and had to ride a bicycle for transportation. I was required to attend drunk-driving classes and give
random urine analysis samples. I had to pay nes and legal fees exceeding $40,000. In all of this, I learned
to appreciate my blessings.
I turned my life over to Jesus in 1989 at Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church, CA. I then started a self-employed
business and even lived in my of ce for several months. Gradually, I employed 3-4 workers at a time. By
1992, I had married my present wife and we purchased a house in Folsom, California. We presently live in
Pagosa Springs, Colorado in the mountains on a 9 acre ranch. We have two absolutely wonderful Christian
teenagers.
Thanks to God, I have been delivered to the point of blessing I presently live.