Kelly Larson Updated Resume 2016
- 1. - Kelly Larson - Kelly Ryan Larson P.O. Box 1271, Bishop, CA I 714.448.2786 I Kelly.R.Larson@Biola.edu I www.BishopCreek.org Pastor/Teacher PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I have the incredible opportunity each week to study God's Word and deliver what He has revealed through my study. One of my passions is helping to identify gifts within the body and encouraging those to use them to build up the Church. I am blessed to have people in our congregation who are so willing to serve that it makes my task of overseer a joy. My desire is to see our body grow in spiritual maturity, sanctification and devotion to Christ that each may be found to be complete at the coming of the Lord! MINISTRY EXPERIENCE Bishop Creek Community Church - Bishop, California February 2008 - Present (An Evangelical Free Church) Lead pastor providing spiritual leadership and direction to small church in rural setting Preaching and Teaching Preaching and Teaching in pulpit ministry - focusing on studying, understanding and communicating God's Word to His people on a weekly basis. Facilitate Woven-In midweek shepherding group based on sermon application. Creekside Sermons - A bi-weekly radio broadcast of our sermons. Pulpit supply to numerous churches in the community. Leadership and Community Engagement Bishop Ministerial Association- serve in and lead a gathering of the local church ministers in an effort to collectively support the spiritual and social needs of the community. By The Creek - author weekly column in the local newspapers religion section. Develop mens breakfast community Bible study. Pastors Round Table - work with other pastors in the community to produce local radio show addressing social issues and biblical passages. Chair elder meetings addressing the spiritual, financial, and administrative issues of the church. Discipleship and Pastoral Care Disciple-making - I have the privilege of leading fellow disciples of Christ in their journeys of relationship with Christ. Biblically counselling individuals and families. Mentoring Christian leaders in and around the community. Minister to congregants through hospital/home visits, prayer, phone calls, marriages and funerals. First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton- Fullerton, California 1977 - June 2008 Shepherd - giving direction to large adult fellowship; member of teaching team (2001-2008). Deacon - membership classes and interviews, communion, and welcoming team (2003-2006). College Group - leadership committee, small group teacher (1980-1984). Ministry outreaches to Mexico, visiting orphanages, food distribution, construction labor, translation, and Vacation Bible Schools (1977-1985).
- 2. - Kelly Larson - South African Theological Seminary - Bryanston, South Africa July 2015 - Present U.S. Representative promoting the seminary to pastors, Christian leaders, and Christian organizations in the USA. CREDENTIAL Evangelical Free Church of America Ministerial License March 2008 Evangelical Free Church of America Ministerial Ordination July 2013 Member of the Evangelical Free Church Ministerial Association June 2008 EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, South African Theological Seminary, Bryanston, South Africa April 2015 Concentration: Systematic Theology Master of Arts, Biola University/Talbot School of Theology, La Mirada, California May 2008 Concentration: Christian Apologetics Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Fullerton May 1981 Concentration: Business Administration-Marketing REFERENCES Dr. Mick Boersma Talbot School of Theology/Biola University (562) 944-0351 x5557 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639 Ray Chang Pastor, Ambassador Church (714) 588-5523 1 Civic Center Circle Brea, CA 92821 Dr. Dennis Dirks Former Dean of Talbot School of Theology dennis.dirks@biola.edu 2431 Hartford Avenue Fullerton, CA 92835 Stephen Elliott Former EFCA Superintendant, and Coach (209) 602-0880 2264 Autumn Moon Way Turlock, CA 95382 Marcus Little Pastor, Berean Baptist Church (616) 307-1233 1047 Fairfield Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Paul Sailhamer Pastor and Friend (714) 526-3861 601 Pueblo Place Fullerton, CA 92835 Dr. Benjamin Shin Talbot School of Theology/Biola University (818) 314-0367 13800 Biola Avenue La Mirada, CA 90639