Gordon D.

Simms Profile
Skills and abilities: * Deep personal love for God, His Word, His will and His people * Love for and commitment to wife and family * A heart for people, both saved and unsaved * Solid background and proven skills in Biblical exegesis, exposition and communication * Proven skills in counseling in both local church and Bible College settings * Strong commitment to global evangelism and discipleship * Service as both Associate Pastor and Sr. Pastor, Bible College teacher and Pastoral Dept. Chairman * Demonstrated administrative skills in Bible College and Christian School settings Ordination: Ordained, September, l972, at the District Conference of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Education: College: Post Graduate: Columbia International University, (1969): Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Education Dallas Theological Seminary, (1987): Master of Theology (Major: Pastoral Theology/Christian Education) Bethel Theological Seminary, (May, 1995) Doctor of Ministry (Specialization: Church Leadership: Evangelism/Church Growth) Columbia Graduate School of Bible and Missions, 1975 Summer School, Grace Theological Seminary, l985 Institute: Development Association for Christian Institutions, 1986 Interim Pastor Ministries:

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Pastoral Experience * Transitional Pastor, Feb, 1010- present * Sr. Pastor, Ocean County Evangelical Free Church, 2002- 2007 * Chairman, Pastoral Ministry Department, Peace River Bible Institute, Alberta, Canada, 1995-2002 * Sr. Pastor, West Ave. Baptist Church, Burlington, Iowa, 1987-1993 * Assoc. Pastor, Marsh Lane Baptist Church, 1982-87 * Faith Alliance Church (C&MA), Austin, Texas, l979-l98l * Severn Alliance Church, Severn, MD, (C&MA) l97l-l978 * Paintersville Alliance Church (C&MA), Lewistown, Pennsylvania, l969-l97l Administrative Experience * Peace River Bible Institute church relations coordinator and oversight of pulpit supply ministry, 1996-2002 * Chairman, Pastoral Ministry Dept, PRBI, 1995-2002 * Dean of Married Students, PRBI, 1995-1997 * Chairman: city-wide evangelistic crusade, Burlington, Iowa, 1989 * Administrator, Marsh Lane Christian School, Marsh Lane Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, l985-87 * District Christian Education Committee (C&MA), l974-l976 * Administrator of Severn Christian School, (Christian Day School, K-l2th) l975-l978 * Summer Camp Director, Eastern District of the C&MA, l973-l978

Academic Experience * Teaching in Bible College, Peace River Bible Institute, Alberta, CA, 1995-2003 (Pastoral Ministry and Homiletics; Bible: Romans, Pentateuch, Pauline Epistles; 1st and 2nd Year Greek;) * Professor, Pastoral Ministry Course, St. James Bible College, Kiev Ukraine, January, 1995 Other Ministry Experience * Speaker at Bible Conferences and Churches in Alberta and British Columbia, 1995-2002 * Frequent speaker at Summer Camps (Jr. High - Adult), 1975-2002 * Childrens Puppet (and ventriloquist) ministry in summer camps and churches, 1975-1981 * Speaker: Christian Radio Broadcasts, Lewistown PA, 1970-72, Annapolis, MD, l977-l979, * Televised Sunday Morning Service, West Avenue Baptist Church, Burlington, Iowa, 1989-1994 * Speaker at Bible Conferences and Churches in Eastern and Southwestern Districts of the C&MA, l974-l980 Other Experiences * Part-time Radio Announcer, KKMI/ KDMG Radio, Burlington, IA (1993-94) * Writer and narrator for over 50 professional promotional and instructional videos for businesses and corporations in Iowa (1989-91) * Have written (lyrics and music) and produced several worship songs Experience as an Interim Pastor * Have served in several churches in Alberta, Canada (1996-2001) (Though not serving as interim pastor, I had opportunity to work with several churches in the search process, providing pulpit supply, mentoring and working with church leadership) * Yarmouth Community Church, interim pastor, Yarmouth (Burlington) Iowa (1993-94) * Alliance Bible Church, Dallas, TX, 1981-82