Seeking Senior Pastor position

Rev. Dr. Gary Schneider
312 Ridge Church Road
Amity, PA 15311
(724) 267-4659
email: garydeb@roadlynx.net

PERSONAL

Birth: December 28, 1965, San Antonio, Texas.
Salvation: Castle Hills Baptist Church, 1972.
Wife: Debora
Children: Caston, 16; Jessica, 15; Xaris, 5
Hobbies: Computers, firearms, Gospel magic, model railroading, trains,
playing piano, banjo, and trombone

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Theology from International Seminary, Plymouth, FL, August 2007. Dissertation title: "An Investigation of Old Testament Thanatology and its Import to New Testament Christology and Practice."

Some Ph.D. work in Old Testament (12 hours) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, 1994-1995.

Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in biblical studies from New Orleans
Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, LA, May 1994.

Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems with a music minor from Alderson-Broaddus College, Philippi, WV, May 1987.

MINISTERIAL CREDENTIALS

Licensure: United Baptist Church, New Carrollton, MD, January 1994.
Ordination: United Baptist Church, New Carrollton, MD, July 1994.

MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE

Pastor, North Ten Mile Baptist Church (250 members), Amity, PA, February 2000-present. Responsibilities include sermon preparation, Deacon/Deaconess leadership, member and prospect visitation, worship planning, worship leading, adult music ministry, and church administration. Since coming to North Ten Mile, God has lead us to begin a children's ministry, children's music ministry, orchestra, radio ministry, television ministry (approx.100,000 homes), nursing home ministry, prayer ministry, tape ministry, Sunday and Wednesday evening worship, and community evangelism through outdoor drive-through live Easter drama.

School Board member, Faith Christian School, Washington, PA, April 2002-present. Responsibilities include teacher and staff hiring, annual budgeting, and general administration.

Freelance speaker for Christian School chapel services, public school Bible Club, and local Christian Motorcycle Association chapter, 2001-Present.
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Camp Pastor/Counselor, Camp Carmel, Dunbar, PA, 2001-Present. Lead age-appropriate Bible studies and worship services for First Grade through Sr. High children. Additional responsibilities include leading cabin devotions, counseling campers, and participating in daily camp activities.

Pastor, Plainview Baptist Church (150 members), Bogalusa, LA, February 1995-February 2000. Responsibilities included sermon preparation, Deacon leadership, member and prospect visitation, worship planning, and church administration. During our tenure at Plainview, God accomplished the following: significant attendance increase, children's ministry, children's music ministry, television ministry, nursing home ministry, prayer ministry, tape ministry, van ministry, youth ministry, Wednesday evening worship, and community evangelism through outdoor drive-through live Christmas and Easter dramas.

Associate Pastor, Minister of Music and Youth, Poydras Baptist Church (100 members), Poydras, LA, May 1993-February 1995. Responsibilities included worship planning, worship leading, monthly preaching, and coordination of weekly youth meetings and monthly special events.

Minister of Music and Youth, Buras-Triumph Baptist Church (80 members), Buras, LA, December 1991-May 1993. Responsibilities included worship leading, youth program coordination, and occasional preaching.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Administrative: excellent organizational skills and record keeping
Creative: Gospel magic, drama
Expository: Preach methodically through books of the Bible
Managerial: intentional delegation to expand ministry
Musical: Conducting and performing both vocal and instrumental
Technical: proficient in personal computer installation, use, and troubleshooting

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY

I believe my call as pastor is to care for the spiritual needs of the congregation through teaching, preaching, counseling, and living a godly example. Further, my task is to assist church members in discovering their individual gifts of ministry then encouraging and equipping church members to commit to use their gifts for ministry. I believe the appropriate priorital hierarchy for any pastor must be God first, family second, and church third.

THEOLOGICAL VIEWS

Inerrantist (Bible is the inerrant Word of God)
Trinitarian (One God in three persons: Father, Son, & Holy Spirit)
Creationist (Literal six-day creation of the Universe)
Conservative (Theologically, ecclesiastically, socially, politically: I Timothy 2)
Egalitarian (All peoples bear the image of God; all possess worth & dignity)
Evangelistic (Emphasizing community outreach & personal witnessing)
Historical (Committed to historic Baptist)
Cooperative (Strong supporter of Southern Baptist cooperative missions)
Congregational (Christ directs His church through His people)
Premillenial (Literal 1000-year reign of Christ)
Devotional (Daily, personal Bible reading and prayer)

PERSONAL DESIRES

I am committed to the family God has given me; therefore, I desire a place of service that will allow me to adequately provide for the financial, insurance, and time needs of my family. Salary and benefits must be at least comparable to my present situation and should be commensurate with my level of education. I also request time to spend with my family. Presently, we have retirement, family health, life, and dental coverage, and I have most evenings free (except Sundays and Wednesdays) with two days off per week of my choosing as well as paid vacation time.

REFERENCES

Christopher Bird, Businessman
812 Varnado Street
Franklinton, LA 70438
(985) 867-8844

Rev. Keith Koch, Pastor
6402 Martins Lane
Lanham, MD 20784
(301) 459-6826

John Nichols, Engineer
53319 Hwy 60
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1135

Dr. L. Thomas Strong III, Professor
New Orleans Baptist Theo. Seminary
3939 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 282-4455, ext. 3590