06/01/15 John D. Telgren Brief Background (Full, detailed information, resume and materials available upon request) Nebraska City, NE                                            john (at) epreacher (dot) org Professional Profile Nineteen years of ministry experience with a track record of spiritual and numerical church growth. Dedicated to the great commission, which involves a balance of keeping the faith and sharing the faith.  Earned M.A., B.A. and B.Min. degrees.  For possible speaking engagements, please contact by email. Full Time Ministry Positions Preacher, 06/15 - Present - Nebraska City Church of Christ Full-time minister for church of 75 in Nebraska Preacher, 9/01-05/15 - Leavenworth Church of Christ Full-time minister for church of 100 in Kansas.  Ministry included Formation of Small Group Ministry, Leadership Training for Christ, evangelism training, formation of a church food pantry, and church participation in a newly formed homeless shelter. Preacher, 7/96-7/00 - Brattleboro Church of Christ Full time minister for a Vermont church. Congregation grew from 40 to 95. Helped develop an emerging leadership, children's ministry, evangelism, and a building program. Part Time Ministry Positions Preacher (Part Time), 10/00-9/01 - Alvord church of Christ Preached and taught while a full-time graduate student working toward a Master's degree Preacher (Part Time), 10/95-6/96 - Chinquapin church of Christ Drove in on weekends to preach and teach while a Bible student Preacher (Part Time), 3/94-8/95 - Williford church of Christ Drove in on weekends to preach and teach while a Bible student Experience: Food Pantry Ministry Homeless Shelter Small Group Ministry Leadership Training for Christ Visitation Youth Ministry New Christian Training Radio Ministry Family Dynamics Certified Facilitator Worship Leadership Training Song Leader Evangelistic Campaigns Education Director Gospel Meetings Newspaper Ministry Internet Ministry/Webmaster Military Evangelism (A.M.E.N. program)  Education: Certified Worship Leader, July, 2012 M.A., Old Testament, August, 2006, GPA 3.83 B.A., Bible, May 1996  Cum Laude, GPA: 3.40 B.Min., Bible and Ministry, December 1996  Cum Laude, GPA: 3.38 Preaching School Certificate, July 1995 Associate of Arts in Bible, May 1986 High School Diploma, May 1984 Work History Substitute Teacher, 2008-2014 Flexographic Printer, 1992-93 Insurance Salesman, 1991-92 Sergeant, Avionics Technician, U.S. Air Force, 1987-1991 Personal Baptized June 15, 1980 Married with Children Like to write, do photography, read, play games, and do anything fun.