Work History
Education
JOHN A COPAS
Boynton Beach, FL 33436 201-***-**** ***********@*****.*** Online Digital Resume
Seasoned pastor offering forty plus years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to
growing churches. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed
by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and
mission-oriented strategic planning.
Needs Awareness
Pastoral Counseling
Vocational Education
Reading Comprehension
Apr 1977 - Jun 2016
Neptune City, NJ
Senior Pastor
United Methodist Church
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout
community.
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
May 1984
Madison, NJ
Ph.D.: Theo
Drew University School of Theology
Preparation for Ordination and service in local church ministry.
May 1979
Madison, NJ
Master of Divinity: Biblical Studies
Drew University School of Theology
Required three year degree after B.A.
May 1976
Orangeburg, NY