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For the goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith.
1 Timothy 1:5
RESUME
KARL
ANDERSON
19214 210th Street, Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 657-2790 * Email: wordprchr@netscape.net
EDUCATION:
Free
Lutheran Seminary, Plymouth, MN
2004 * Master of Divinity
Crown
College, St. Bonifacious, MN
2001 * BS
in Management and Network Administration, summa cum laude.
1999 * Certificate
in Windows NT Network Administration.
Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
1997-1998 * Evening classes fulfilling General Education requirements.
Anoka Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN
1981-1982 * Began Pre-Engineering Program.
1983-1985 * Studied Small Business Management.
Winona Area Vocational Technical Institute, Winona, MN
1982-1983 * Completed one year of a two year program in Aviation Mechanics
Youth With A Mission
Fall 1979 * Discipleship Training School - Tacoma, WA
Spring 1980 * School of Evangelism - Solvang, CA
Fall - Winter 1980-1981 * Work Study Program - Tyler, TX
EXPERIENCE:
January 2007 - Present
Pastor - Alida Free Lutheran, Shevlin, MN and Rice Free Lutheran Church, Bagley, MN
Pastored two rural congregations. Preached at both churches
every Sunday. Led Bible Studies for adults, seniors and youth. Taught
Confirmation class for Junior High Students. Visited shut-ins and
nursing home residents. Served as Dean of Bethany Senior Camp 2008 -
2011.
June 2004 - December 2006
Pastor - Our Savior's Free Lutheran Church, Argyle, MN
Promoted spiritual life in a
congregation of about 150 members. Preached for weekly worship
services. Led Bible Studies for adults and youth. Taught
Confirmation class for Junior High Students. Visited shut-ins and
nursing home residents. Service as Pastoral Adviser to the
District Youth Board included organizing two annual Youth
Retreats. Served as Dean of District Pre-Teen Bible Camp in 2005 and 2006.
June 2003 - May 2004
Intern Pastor - Trondhjem Lutheran Church, Volin, SD
Performed all pastoral duties for a
small, rural congregation including Preaching, Leading worship
services, and Visitation.
September 2000 - May 2003
Network
Administrator (Part-Time) - Crystal
Evangelical Free Church, New Hope, MN
Maintained
five Windows NT servers in a mixed environment that included both
Macintosh and Windows workstations. Performed system backup and
recovery. Installed software patches. Established network
security including firewall and web content filtering.
Administered Exchange and QuickMail mail servers. Provided help
desk services. Researched and made recommendations for software
and hardware upgrades. Installed software, including operating
systems.
Trained users in software and hardware operation.
March 1996 - May 2003
Occasional Pulpit Supply - Various Locations
Preached over 100 times in 19 different congregations prior to and while attending Free Lutheran Seminary.
February 1996 - July 2000
Controller,
Computer Administrator
Overson
Lumber Company, Inc., St. James, MN
Kept
accounting and inventory records including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll for
four-location lumberyard. Administered computer network of 23 users
in multiple locations using a UNIX based server and MultiTech
Multiplexors. Set up Ethernet Network at headquarters site. Upgraded
computer hardware and software to provide Y2K compliance, including
installation of new point of sale and accounting software.
Supervised three bookkeepers at remote sites. Managed human
resources for 23 Employees.
July 1995 - January 1996
Project
Manager
Peaceful
Family Products, Trimont, MN
Supervised the manufacture of display fixtures for Mall Kiosks
October 1994 - July 1995
Cabinetmaker
Serenity Grove Woodworking
Owned and operated one man cabinetmaking shop. Designed, sold,
manufactured, and installed kitchen, bathroom, and commercial cabinets
and countertops.
December 1988 - October 1994
Operations
Manager
Peaceful
Family Products, Trimont, MN
Responsible
for production, scheduling, inventory control, purchasing,
maintenance, and machinery setup to manufacture framed wall decor
plaques. Supervised 10 employees.
October 1986 - October 1988
Produce
Buyer & Assistant Retail Manager
Garden
Stores, Division of Fish Enterprises, LTD, London, England.
Purchased fruit and vegetables for chain of three produce
stores. Served customers, arranged displays, and managed
inventory.
September 1985 - October 1986
Shipping Manager
Fish Enterprises, Minneapolis, MN
September 1983 - September 1985
School Bus Driver (Part-Time, Seasonal)
Fridley Bus Service, Fridley, MN
April 1984 - April 1985
Driver's Education Instructor (Part-Time)
Dvorak Driving School, Columbia Heights, MN
April 1984 - August 1985
Outside Salesman - Home Improvement Products (Part -Time, Seasonal)
Sears, Roebuck & Co., Minneapolis, MN
March 1981 - August 1982
Engineering Technician
Minco Products, Inc., Fridley, MN
June 1978 - September 1979
Plater, Shift Leader
Minnesota Plating Labs, Minneapolis, MN
Community Service:
2007-Present
Emergency Medical Technician - Clearwater County Ambulance Service, Bagley, MN
Provided pre-hospital medical care as an ambulance crew member and responded directly to
emergency scenes from home as a First Responder. Nationally registered EMT-B.
2004-2006
Volunteer
Marshall County Occupational Development Center, Warren, MN
Led Bible studies and singing for developmentally disabled adults.
2001-2003
Volunteer
Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center, Minneapolis, MN
Working with Broken Heart Ministries to provide Bible Study programs.
1988 - 2000
Hosanna Free Lutheran Church, St. James, MN
Offices held: Chairman, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Education Board.
1997 - 2000
Firefighter and First Responder
Odin Volunteer Fire Department, Odin, MN
1995 - 1997
Board of Directors
Caring Pregnancy Center, Fairmont, MN
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