Pastor / Psychologist
Resume:
MARK ALAN HUNTER, Ph.D.
Seeking a position in ……
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Birmingham, AL 35243
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PROFILE:
• Highly motivated and accomplished pastor, psychologist, and educator with 20 years experience working with all ages in churches, non-profits, educational facilities and in private practice
• Developed, implemented & administered learning initiatives for various programs
• Adept at creating and administering budgets, in addition to 12 years of fundraising experience
• Coordinates / directs daily operations for faculty and staff
• Utilizes dynamic, synergistic style in collaborating with other educators in a team-teaching approach, considered a catalyst with keen strategic planning and a pragmatic, resourceful approach to responsibilities
• Strong technical aptitude – continued research & scholar – stays apprised of new technologies & methods
• High energy level complemented by demonstrated ability to reach learners at all levels and inspire them to challenge themselves and strive for excellence, meeting them at their own level
• Experience teaching classes in research methodology, physical development, cognitive development, psychosocial development, moral development, learning theory, cognitive processing, motivation, language development, intelligence and personality
LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES:
• Established and director Hispanic Community Center that serves 400/wk, Directed building of a park and playground in the Hispanic community in Birmingham, AL
• Led 12 medical and educational trips to Peruvian Andes and Indian Himalayas
Ph.D., Educational Psychology / Human Development, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, AL
Dissertation: The Moral Identity of Teachers of the Underprivileged
M.Div., Pastoral Studies, SAMFORD UNIVERSITY, Birmingham, AL
M.A., Counseling, EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY, Johnson City, TN
B.A. Religious Studies / Sociology, WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY, Bowling Green, KY
MINISTRY AND OTHER EXPERIENCE
OAK MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Birmingham, AL
ASSOCIATE PASTOR, 1998 – Present
Administered Pastoral Care and Counseling for this 2600 member church, in addition to respite care for disabled children; educational and financial assistance for disadvantaged children; home repair, and providing food for the Brother Bryan /Mission
• Trained and supervised 25 adult instructors and small group leaders to hold educational classes for the congregation
• Led disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and after the Gujarat, India earthquake – worked with the American Red Cross and other relief agencies
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, AL
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES IN PSYCHOLOGY, RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & COUNSELING, 2004 – 2007
Conducted cultural domain analysis, multidimensional scaling, moral judgment, intelligence testing, semi-structured interviews and personality assessment.
Previous employment: CHAPLAIN for ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL, Birmingham, AL; and SOCIAL WORKER for the TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, Johnson City, TN
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM, Birmingham, AL
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 2010-2011
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Taught various psychology classes to (freshman and sophomore classes) having an average of 30 students per class. Develop & implement instructional programs, and employ tools to motivate and promote student learning. Develop lesson plans according to preset curriculum.
• Present psychology in a manner that is interesting and appealing to diverse groups of students through the use of visual aids, classroom lectures and life/job experience
OAK MOUNTAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Birmingham, AL, 1998 – 2009
DIRECTOR OF ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM, 2005 – 2009
Developed and directed a community service and ministry center for Hispanic Birmingham, AL residents.
• Redesigned the curriculum for the church’s school to better align with principles of learning and motivation
• Utilized multiple representation to explain course material in order to engage student interest
COORDINATOR OF ADULT EDUCATION, 1998 – 2009
Oversaw the entire Adult Education program, including content, staff and participants.
• Built program to where there were an average of 300 adults attending each Sunday morning, along with 25 instructors
• Increased attendance at the Sunday evening program to over 750 adults each week – trained small group leaders to lead discussions
THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA, Tuscaloosa, AL
GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, 2005 – 2008
Taught Educational Psychology for the Department of Education Studies in Psychology, Research Methodology and Counseling. Classes ranged from 25 – 60, per semester, for a total of eight semesters, teaching Introduction to Educational Psychology and Introduction to Human Development.
• Created innovative methods to engage students – used clips from movies to teach concepts related to learning, motivation and development
• Consistently received high course and instructor evaluations
HONORS AND AWARDS
Birmingham Alabama Board of Education: Mentoring and Volunteering Award, 2008
Mexican Consulate, Atlanta, GA: Administrating Mobile Mexican Consulate in Birmingham AL, served 3000. 2009
Samarpan Kendra Award for Service in Disaster Relief, Gujarat India Earthquake, 2001
PUBLICATIONS
Hunter, M. (2010) The Moral Identity of Teachers of the Underprivileged. Unpublished dissertation thesis. The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL.
Hunter, M. (1991). Factors Involved with Adolescent Alienation. Unpublished masters thesis. East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Association of Moral Education, 2008, University of Notre Dame: Cultural Domain Analysis as a Methodology for Moral Psychology Research
Association of Moral Education, 2007, New York University: Relationship Between Moral Responsibility & Religiosity
Birmingham Board of Education, Churches Working With Schools. 2008 – Invited Presentation
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Member: Mensa Society / American Educational Research Association / Association Moral Education
REFERENCES
1. Dr. Bob Flayhart
Senior Pastor, Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL
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2. Rev. Tom Caradine
Executive Pastor, Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, AL
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3. Dr. Langston Haygood
Director, Covenant Counseling and Education Center, Birmingham, AL
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A rewarding and successful career in ministry, education, administration, pastoral care, counseling, mercy ministry, missions, curriculum development, and program management motivates me to bring my commitment to your church as Missions Pastor. I offer you 14 years experience, dedication and talent and motivating church members, elders, deacons, and staff, guiding and administering church members to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and hurting world.
Throughout my career, I have implemented projects, streamlined workflow, and prioritized and handled multiple tasks. I have started and developed new programs to address ministerial needs. My determination in implementing ministry to address these situations was fueled by my desire to fulfill the Great Commission.
My commitment and determination have also allowed me to do the following:
Provide strategic and tactical planning, giving direction, leadership and day-to-day management to ministries
Set standards and goals to attain results, establishing policies and procedures to implement them
Develop ministries and monitor progress, training and motivating staff to carry out ministries
Maintain records and prepare budgets in accordance with allotted funds
Cultivate church partnerships with organizations in the community to enhance ministry
Win the trust and respect of the church staff, elders, deacons, and laity by being honest to all.
I was raised in a Christian home in small town Indiana and participated in all the children and youth activities provided by my fundamentalist Baptist church. However, as a young adult, I experienced a crisis of faith where I questioned the beliefs of my youth. During this period I vacillated between isolation from God and the church to deep interest in a variety of spiritual expressions. It was during this period that I began to explore Reformed theology, and was able to bring my questions and concerns to a PCA pastor. He patiently answered my questions and addressed my objections. At the end of this period of spiritual searching I applied to, and was accepted at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, AL. At the beginning of my seminary training I had not settled on a denominational preference, but approximately one year later my wife and I began to attend a small PCA church in Birmingham, Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church. We soon joined the church and it was at OMPC that I began to use my spiritual gifts. I made many mistakes along the way, but as the church grew, from 200 to 2600, I grew in the application of my gifts of knowledge, teaching, care, and mercy. After graduation from Beeson, I was ordained into Evangel Presbytery and became Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care, Counseling and Mercy. My experience in mercy ministry and mission trips opened my eyes to the need to provide Christian education to the underprivileged, both in the US and internationally. With this sense of calling I pursued a PhD in Educational Psychology at the University of Alabama, with an emphasis in moral psychology and cognitive anthropology. While working on my PhD, I started a Hispanic Ministry at OMPC that included an ESL program, and taught classes at a local shelter for women released from prison. As I began my dissertation research, I wanted to explore the moral identity of teachers of the underprivileged, so for two years I worked closely with an inner city elementary school as a volunteer tutor, researcher, and as a pastor who led mercy projects to paint the school, provide back to school uniforms, and Christmas presents for the children.
As an ordained pastor in the Evangel Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church in America, I have undergone thorough examinations of my views and knowledge of scripture and theology. As an educator and a pastor, I believe the command to “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” provides the challenge to incorporate both missions and education in the Great Commission. I passionately believe that discipleship provides opportunities to present the gospel to all, and I believe that the Good News of Jesus Christ should be made available to the poor as well as the privileged. Therefore, I believe that Christian discipleship should be incorporated into the church’s missiological strategy as we present the gospel of grace to a lost and hurting world. This belief translates into my preaching and teaching, where I emphasize the sovereignty of God and the gospel of grace for both our justification and our sanctification.
As associate pastor at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church (PCA), Birmingham, Alabama has provided me administrative opportunities and awareness of the needs of church members as they prepare for ministry. My experience in education includes involvement in both private and public schools. I served on the School Board of the Westminster School at Oak Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama, a private Christian school ministry of Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church. I have also worked closely with the Birmingham City School System both as a researcher for my dissertation and as a volunteer tutor for inner city school children. I also developed a ESL program serving the needs of Hispanics in the Shelby County Alabama area. I have also assisted a women’s shelter in preparing their residents to achieve their GED diplomas through intelligence testing.
I have actively participated in working with the poor and oppressed in the Birmingham, AL area. My experience includes starting a Hispanic Community Center which currently serves 400 weekly; providing meals and educational programs for homeless shelters for men, women, and children; organizing and leading disaster relief responses in 2001 for the Gujarat India earthquake and 2005 for Hurricane Katrina. I have also led twelve medical and educational mission trips to India and Peru. My work with the Hispanic community in Birmingham has provided valuable political experience in working with city officials for building a park and Mexican and Columbian officials in assisting undocumented Hispanic families to obtain passports for their home countries.
In addition to my work with the poor, I oversaw the Pastoral Care and Counseling ministry at OMPC, and developed the procedures now in place for the administration of restoration and discipline of church members. During my ministry at OMPC I also administrated adult Sunday School and adult small group ministries, as well as a men’s ministry program. Earlier in my ministry career I served as a youth leader, music minister, and children’s pastor.
My doctorate in Educational Psychology / Human Development, years of experience in qualitative research, experience as a manager in a church setting, experience as a social worker, and work with the poor and homeless as a pastor provides me valuable education and experience in confronting the challenges of poverty.
My dissertation, “Moral Identity of Teachers of the Underprivileged”, explored the integration of moral motivation and moral behavior in committing to teach in the inner city schools of Birmingham, AL. My research utilized both quantitative (using SPSS) and qualitative research techniques and provided new understanding of the moral differences between inner city and suburban school teachers. This research interest was motivated by seeking to understand the motivation and character of individuals who commit their lives to serve the poor.
I bring to the position experience in working with government officials during disaster relief, managing a staff dedicated to mercy and relief work, and mobilizing volunteers both locally and internationally. I also bring the academic experience of research utilizing cultural anthropology to understand cognitive domains of underprivileged people and those who work with them.
I would welcome the opportunity to serve God through your church as Missions Pastor. Thank you for considering my application for this position.
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