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Kenneth D. Shay

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EDUCATION

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California

Paralegal Certification Program

University of Wales, Lampeter

Graduate Program in Theology

Taipei Language Institute, Taiwan

Chinese Mandarin Program

Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California

Master of Divinity Degree

University of California, Riverside, California

Bachelor of Arts in History, cum laude

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California

Associate of Arts in History

ORDINATION

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Pasadena, California).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPISHMENTS

Writing

Various pleadings, interrogatories, demand letters, settlement agreements, and interoffice communications..

Author of a book published in Chinese.

Editor of a book published in Chinese and English.

Wrote numerous articles and booklets published in non-profit publications.

Research projects published by the Institute of Chinese Studies, Pasadena, California.

Several years of monthly newsletters produced in non-profit organizations.

Collaborated in the translation of a book from English into Chinese for a publisher in Taiwan.

Publications

“Strongholds,” Chinese Foundation Ministries, 1999. (booklet)

“A Heart of Flesh for a Heart of Stone: A Theology and Ministry for Inner Healing,” Institute of Chinese Studies, 1998. (booklet)

War in the Heavenlies: A Strategy of Power Ministry and Strate-gic-Level Spiritual Warfare for the Evangelization of Taiwan, (Taipei, Taiwan: Elim Press, 2001 [Chinese]).

"What Are Strongholds?" Renewal News (Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal Ministries, International [PRRMI], Black Mountain, North Carolina), Winter 1996.

"Overthrowing the Kingdom of Darkness," Renewal News, Winter 1996.

"Kairos TDY," Renewal News, Winter 1995.

"No Other Name," Renewal News, Winter 1995.

"Paying A Greater Cost," Renewal News, Spring 1995.

Spiritual Warfare Series Booklets (1995, PRRMI).

"Satan is No Myth," Renewal News, Fall 1993.

"Healing of Life's Hurts," Renewal News, Spring 1992.

Ch'eng T'u Cheng Fu. Taiwan: Olive Press, 1990. (In Chinese)

"Vision for PRRMI's International Ministry," Renewal News, Fall 1991.

Conflict and Conquest: Power Encounter Topics for Taiwan, Taiwan: O.C. International, 1990.

"A Spirit of Cooperation," T'ung K'ung Chi K'ang, April 1988. (In Chinese, Taiwan)

"The Ancestor Question, One More Time," Hsin Chue Che, April 1988. (In Chinese, Taiwan)

"China's Ethnic Minorities: A Bibliography," International Jour-nal of Frontier Missions, Vol.2, No.1 (Jan. 1985), pp.61-79.

"Survey of Resources for China Watchers," International Journal of Frontier Missions, Vol.1, No.3 (1984), pp.263-277.

Chinese Ethnic Minorities: A Select Bibliography, Institute of Chinese Studies, USCWM, 1984.

Teaching

Taught religious seminars in many States and in several countries around the world

Presented religious courses and seminars to college students for several years

For many years taught adult Christian Education courses

Taught a philosophy course at Eastern Sea University in Taiwan

Taught a high school course at Morrison Academy in Taichung, Taiwan

Teaching Events

Teacher, Karen Bible School, Omkoi, Thailand, Nov.-Dec. 2004, Feb.-Mar. 2005.

Mentor/Teacher, Insight Program, William Carey International University, Pasadena,

California, 2002-2004.

Teacher, Adult Sunday school, Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, California, 2002.

Teacher, religious seminars at various venues in New Zealand, Aug.-Sept. 2000.

Teacher, Adult Sunday school, Lake Avenue Congregational Church, Jan. 1997-

1998.

Teacher, China track seminar, Antioch Network (missions) conference, Phoenix, AZ, Aug. 1997.

Teacher, religous seminar, Institute of Chinese Studies, Pasadena, June 1997.

Lecturer/teacher, Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal Ministries, International:

Dunamis Project (leadership development seminars): Mobile, Alabama, Apr. 1996; Grand Rapids, MI, Mar. 1996; Florida, Nov. 1995; Monrovia, CA, Oct. 1995; Black Mountain, NC, Aug. 1995; MICH-IND-OH, MI, Sept. 1994; Hendersonville, NC Aug. 1994; Lake George, NY, Oct. 1993.

Kairos TDY (overseas mission conferences): New Zealand, May 1996; Brazil, Sept. 1995; New Zealand, Apr-May 1995; Taiwan, Jan. 1995; Taiwan, Sept. 1993.

PRRMI's Spirit Alive (church renewal) program teacher, Herrin, IL, Mar. 1996.

PRRMI's Alive in Christ (church renewal) program teacher, Mobile, AL, Feb. 1996.

PRRMI's Florida Regional Annual Conference teacher, Oct. 1995.

Bible and theology teacher, Hsi An Church, Taichung, Taiwan, 1992-1994.

Philosophy course, Tung Hai University, Taichung, Taiwan, Sept. 1992 - Jan. 1993.

Healing seminars, Tuo Huang Hsun Chiau Hsun Nien Center, Lung T'an, Taiwan, Apr. 1993.

Gospel of Mark class, Morrison Christian Academy, Taiwan, Jan. - Apr. 1993.

Religious seminars in western Nigeria (near Ibadan) and eastern Nigeria (Owerri), 1991.

Spiritual Warfare seminar, Baptist Seminary, Cebu City, Philippines, 1990.

Adult Sunday School teacher, Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, CA, 1990-1992.

Adult Sunday School teacher, Lake Avenue Congregational Church, 1976-1978, 1983- 1985, 1990-1992, 1997-1998, 2002-2004.

Task Force leader-teacher, Taichung, Taipei, and Hsin Chu, Taiwan, 1985-1990.

Bible teacher, Chia En Lutheran Church, Taichung, Taiwan, 1985-1987.

Graduate Teaching Assistant and Lecturer (New Testament Introduction),

Fuller Theological Seminary, 1983-1984.

Christian Doctrine and Bible teacher, Hsin Chu T.E.A.M. Church planting project: 1981-1983.

Bible teacher to college and university students, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, 1972-1978.

Adult Sunday school President and occasional teacher (Galilean class), Lake Avenue

Congregational Church, Pasadena, California, 1970-1972.

Bible study leader, base chapel, Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1968-1970.

Research

Several years of cross-cultural church growth research in Taiwan.

Research projects on Chinese Minorities and China Watch Organizations for the

Institute of Chinese Studies, Pasadena, California.

Annual strategic planning sessions for a faith-based non-profit organization.

Paralegal Practice

Paralegal, Harry J. Liu and Associates, Law and Mediation Office, Sept, 2007-Sept. 2009. Experienced in client interviews, pleadings, motions, legal research, insurance forms, insurance negotiations, settlement agreements, in various areas of law including Personal Injury, Immigration, Contracts, Mediation, Non-profit Exemption, and Family Law. (2007-Present)

Paralegal, Poole and Mansfield Law Firm, Pasadena, California. (2001-2003)

Administration and Management

Implemented team-building and conflict resolution solutions in various organizations.

Organized numerous retreats and social events for faith-based non-profit organizations.

Organized several task force groups in Taiwan for study and research.

Led strategic planning sessions for a faith-based non-profit organization.

Field director for faith-based non-profit organizations in Taiwan.

Director of Admissions and Registrar, William Carey International University,

Pasadena, California.

Director of Chinese Foundation Ministries, William Carey International University

campus, Pasadena. California.

Director of Research and Training, The Institute of Chinese Studies, William Carey International University campus, Pasadena, California.

Director of Mission Outreach, Presbyterian and Reformed Ministries, International

(PRMI). Research, writing, and teaching ministry related to the renewal goals of

PRMI. Traveled widely teaching in churches and at conferences on renewal topics. Developed the international ministry of PRMI.

International Associate, Presbyterian and Reformed Ministries, International.

Worked in Taiwan developing the renewal ministry of PRMI in association with a national co-worker and the Presbyterian Church of Taiwan through research, writing, and teaching.

Missionary, Church Growth Research and Renewal Ministry, O.C. International.

Did research on the church in Taiwan and help to communicate important findings to the church-at-large in Taiwan. Also involved in research, writing and teaching on renewal topics relevant to the growth of the church in Taiwan.

Research Associate, Institute of Chinese Studies, U.S. Center for World Mission, Pasadena, CA.

Produced research publications on China and Chinese minorities.

Missionary, Church Planting, Hsin Chu, Taiwan, The Evangelical Alliance Mission.

After two years in Mandarin language school helped to start the Evangelical Alliance Mission Church in Hsin Chu, Taiwan.

Computer Skills

Proficient with Personal Computers and Macintosh Computers; Internet Research; HTML 4; Westlaw; Abacus; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft PowerPoint; and Point-Of-Sale software.

Technical Skills

Civil Engineer Trained Electrician in the United States Air Force (Worked in Nuclear Missile Systems and the Apollo Space Program). C-Best.

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY AND TRAVEL

2005 (Nov.-Dec.) China (Chinese Foundation Ministries)

2005 (Feb.-Mar.) Thailand. (Bridges to the Nations)

2004 (Nov.-Dec.) Thailand. (Bridges to the Nations)

2000 (Aug.-Sept.) New Zealand (Renewal Ministries, New Zealand)

1999 (Aug.) Hong Kong, Macau, Chengdu (Chinese Foundation Ministries)

1999 (April-May) Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Nanjing (Institute of Chinese Studies,

Werner Burklin Ministries [Now “China Partner”] and the China Christian Council)

1998 Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai (Institute of Chinese Studies and Harvest

Ministries, International)

1996 New Zealand (Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal Ministries, International, and

Presbyterian Renewal Ministries, New Zealand)

1995 Taiwan, New Zealand, China, Brazil, Canada (Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal

Ministries, International)

1992-1994 Resident in Taiwan (Presbyterian and Reformed Renewal Ministries, International)

1991 Nigeria (O.C., International and Nigeria Evangelical Missions Association)

1990 Philippines, Baptist Seminary in Cebu (O.C., International)

1989 Korea, Jesus Abbey (Hsin Chu Presbyterian Lay Training Center)

1986 Hong Kong (O.C., International)

1985-1990 Resident in Taiwan (O.C., International)

1984 Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Taiwan (Institute of Chinese Studies)

1979-1983 Resident in Taiwan (The Evangelical Alliance Mission)

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