DALE GUSTAVSON
31 East MacArthur Crescent, #E321, Santa Ana, CA 92707 (714) 444-4343 dale@pastorgus.com
MINISTERCreative, personable and resolute minister, dedicated to building magnet-like community among single adults and/or small groups, seeks to faithfully serve at the management level within a seeker-sensitive or seeker-targeted church. Staff experience, gifts and unique secular work history have shaped strengths in: Fostering Community | Leadership Development | Single Adult Ministry | Team Building | Staff Management | Divorce Recovery Ministry | Article, Book and Song Writing | Programming | Small Group Ministry | Public Speaking | Network & SHAPE | Single Parent Ministry |
PERFORMANCE OVERVIEWS FROM MINISTRY COLLEAGUES Ministry Knowledge "While having no seminary degree, Dale thinks at a deeper level than most ministry people I have met. His overall understanding of the Bible, theology and church history consistently impresses me." Dr. John A. Bash
Catalyst For Change "Dale is an exceptional thinker and is consistently open to new and innovative ways of doing ministry." Jim Lee, ThM, Director of Spiritual Life, Oaks Christian School
Counseling And Personal Growth"Though many came to the ministry wounded, most experienced a rekindling of their faith and gained a clearer vision for their lives. I believe it was Dale's interpersonal skills and sense of humor that greatly encouraged the morale of his volunteer staff, and he was used to infuse God's joy into their enthusiastic service." Peggy Bolcoa, Ph.D., MFT, Bristol Cove Counseling
Gifts "His ministry gifts exemplify that rare balance between tasks and people. He has a genuine, caring spirit for those in the church body as well as those who do not yet know God." Steve Young, Worship Arts Pastor, Renaissance Church HELPING PEOPLE DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE IN CHRIST Applies the Spiritual Gifts of leadership, shepherding and creative communication Works passionately to help hurting people and those of fragile faith recover to lead fruitful and fulfilling lives Nurtures the development of genuine, maturing relationships with God in corporate settings and in small groups Institutes organizational structures and processes that sustain growth without sacrificing intimacy Inspires thinking, inquiry, study, and discussion about the Bible, theology and even cosmology Partners with pastors, staff and volunteers to connect all ministries within the church Creates consensus without compromising truth, church vision, values or leadership Crafts contemporary Christian songs to amplify sermons and/or group discussions
DEMONSTRATED RESULTS Parkcrest Christian Church - Established a leadership team within a modest-sized pre-existing Single Parent Family ministry; integrated young children and teens into the ministry; deepened interaction and interdependence among single dads, single moms and their kids
- Recruited and mentored volunteers and pastored participants in “Growing Through Divorce,” “Divorce Care,” “After Care,” and “Common Ground-Lakewood” ministries, facilited spiritual growth
- Launched three new ministries serving children, teenagers, and over-39-year-old single adults
Sand Canyon Church - Co-planted a seeker-targeted PCA church whose membership grew to 200 within two years
- Began and led church-wide ministry teams for children, events, hospitality and assimilation
- Assisted with programming of contemporary, message-driven services
- With wife, Bonnie, co-hosted church’s longest running small group theology study
Mariners Church (formerly South Coast Community Church) MINISTRY EXPERIENCE Motivational leader and creative communicator with ability to close the gaps between generations and to steadfastly facilitate change and growth. Assists others in the development of their individual Christian faith based upon sound Biblical principles. Minister, Single Parent Families Parkcrest Christian Church 2002-2004 Provide vision, teaching, relationship building and supervision to Single Parent Family and Divorce Recovery ministries helping believers to mature while at the same time providing a safe place for non-believers to be inquisitive. Create and conduct workshops to encourage and prepare all single adults to serve in their areas of giftedness. Increase communication via internet-based communication tools. Launch complementing ministries. Part-time position. Director, Ministry Development Sand Canyon Church 1996-1998 Served in a variety of capacities within a theologically conservative, methodologically progressive PCA church plant. Provided preaching and teaching in pastor’s absence. Regularly contributed to weekend programming. Emceed Sunday services. Hosted, led and co-led small groups, studies, staff and church-wide meetings. Created imaginative, God-honoring PowerPoint presentations for all services. Trained volunteers in their areas of expertise. Part-time position. Director, Singles Mariners Church (formerly South Coast Community Church) 1993-1996
Grew, shepherded and discipled sizeable leadership team and army of key volunteers. Taught and facilitated stimulating table-based discussions in weekly corporate gatherings. Revitalized small group participation and volunteerism. Assisted with launch of a church-wide NETWORK™ team charged with counseling and placing volunteers in all ministries. In that capacity, trained other NETWORK™ counselors and graduated more than sixty single adults from Network Ministries International's Discovery Sessions. Part-time position. SECULAR EXPERIENCE AND MARKETPLACE MINISTRY Tenaciously applies God-given ability, passion, and principles to build collaborative relationships among diverse market-actors to bring institutional and industry-wide change for the better. Concurrently conducts sometimes-overt-sometimes-covert marketplace ministry by reaching out to and encouraging both Christian and non-believing business people to bridge the gap between church and work and/or between ethics and profitability. Consultant D.A. Gustavson Company* 1990-Present Launched consultancy with mission to increase the quantity and quality of energy management within the U.S. Provided clients with workshops, consulting services, editorial expertise, product development and energy program designs that reached tens of thousands of contractors, engineers, manufacturers, distributors, utility companies, building/business owners and managers. Achievements include: - Conceived, developed and executed strategic plan to assist quality-focused designers and contractors make commercial and residential buildings energy-efficient, safe and comfortable
- Became a leading authority on processes that leads to private-sector investments in efficiency
- Served on three state-level advisory boards by invitations from regulatory agencies
- Co-started and then managed a national magazine with largest circulation in its field
- Birthed and then served as executive director of state-wide trade association
- Had measurable influence upon individuals, companies, state and federal agencies
*In order to pursue ministry as a full time vocation, in January of 2004 I completed a nine-month process of shifting responsibilities for long-term clients to other companies and individuals. While I am still consulting to generate income, I am now free to accept a pastoral position nearly immediately. Vocational ministry is what I believe I have been equipped for and should be doing. Writing And Public Speaking 1987-Present - Co-wrote best selling 312-page book, "The Business of Energy Management"
- Had more than 50 papers and articles published in local, state, regional and national publications
- Spoke at dozens of regional and national conferences to audiences of 10 to 700
- Designed and delivered hundreds of training seminars attended by thousands
Vice President Energy Design Consultants 1984-1990
Supervised sales, client relations and service departments in prominent, award-winning energy management/electical contracting company. Revamped energy efficiency group, creating higher standards for sales, profitability and customer care. District Manager Transamerica Financial Services 1972-1984
Promoted eight times in twelve years; managed up to 50 employees in eight locations; district was largest and most profitable in the country during tenure. Consistently met or exceeded objectives. Developed reputation as one of company’s best trainers. ORDINATION AND EDUCATION Ordained Minister of the Gospel Bachelor of Arts-Social Science
by the Board and Pastors of Sand Canyon Church University of California-Irvine |
