Resume for Mark S. Disbrow

Personal Information

Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Phone: 970-***-****

Cell 970-***-****

Email: abp29o@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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