Adjunct Faculty Human Resources

John W. Cordova

**** ********* **** ***** ***** Grove, MN 55369 612-***-****

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

To obtain a teaching or staff position in a Christian college or seminary that will provide a variety of challenges, with an emphasis on leadership, communication, pastoral care, and Bible. My goal is to integrate life experiences with biblical teaching and principles that will have an impact on the lives of young people.

TEACHING/MINISTRY EXPERIENCE

June 2020- Director Pastoral Care:

Present Presbyterian Homes & Services. Responsible for the spiritual care of residents, staff, and family members. Oversight for all bible studies and religious teaching on campus, including worship services on Sunday morning.

August 2013 Hospital Chaplain Volunteer: Completed four units of Clinical

April 2018 Pastoral Education

June 2005 Associate Pastor: Pastoral Care and Administration:

2020 Grace Fellowship. Responsible for the promotion of major events. Oversight for all administration, including human resources and maintenance team. Trained lay leaders to serve in care ministry. Have been strongly involved in the leadership of Men’s Ministry.

September 1998 College-Career Teacher: Maple Grove Covenant Church

April 2000 Taught class of college age students.

September 1992- Executive Deacon of Adult Ministries: Berean Baptist Church

August 1995 Main responsibility to coordinate the curriculum of all the small churches. Directed the educational training of the Shepherd-Teachers.

Managed the Deacon Fund for the church.

July 1983- Associate Pastor-Youth: Eden Prairie Community Church

October 1989 On pastoral staff as a youth pastor for a congregation of 500.

Coordinated the youth activities for both jr. and sr. high.

Trained a lay staff of youth leaders to serve in the youth ministry.

June 1978- Associate Youth Pastor: Mission Hills Baptist in Denver, CO.

May 1983 Began my ministry after Bible College as a Youth Intern. Ran a youth

program for over 120 teens from 9-12th grade. Promoted to Associate Youth Pastor in 1979, having shared responsibilities for youth from jr. high thru college. Coordinated the youth activities for both jr. and sr. high. Trained lay staff of youth leaders to serve in the youth ministry.

EDUCATION

May 2014 Bethel Seminary St. Paul, MN Doctor of Ministry

May 2003 Bethel University St. Paul, MN M.A.O.L.

June 1983 Denver Seminary: Denver, CO M. Divinity.

May 1978 Colorado Christian U. Lakewood, CO B.B.E.

June 1974 Englewood H.S. Englewood, CO Diploma

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

* Chaplain: North Memorial in Robbinsdale (CPE) 2017-2018

* Chaplain: Good Samaritan in Robbinsdale, MN (CPE) 2016-2017

* Chaplain: St. Francis Hospital- Shakopee (CPE) 2015-2016

* Chaplain: University of MN Hospital (CPE) 2013-2014

* High School Teacher: Cottage Classes 2013-2014

* Men’s Ministry Director 2003-2010

* Director of Purpose Driven Life at Grace Fellowship Fall 2003

* Police Reserve Officer in the City of Maple Grove, MN 1997- 2001

* President- Minnesota Material Handling Society 1997-1998

* Vice President- MN Material Handling Society 1996-1997

* Program Committee: MN Material Handling Society 1996-1998

* Deacon- Berean Baptist Church in Burnsville, MN 3-year term

* Adult Teacher- Berean Baptist Church 6 years

* Jr. High Adult Sponsor- Berean Baptist Church 1 year

* Adult Teacher- College Class- Maple Grove Covenant Church 1998- 2000

* Youth Intern- Mission Hills Baptist Church- Littleton

* Public speaking and teaching

* Oral and written communication

* CPR Certified

* Prepare Enrich Facilitator

* Prepare Enrich Trainer

* Facilitator for Advance Facilitator

* Planning and coordinating business trips

* Establishing relationships with strangers

* Computer knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software programs

* Team worker and people oriented

* Relationship builder

* Clinical pastoral reflection

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