Adam

J. Bonus

Adam, Kim, Emily, Nathan, Abby

3900 Swiss Ave, Apt 511, Dallas, TX 75204 Cell: 970.590.0525, thebonuslife@gmail.com

A Brief Summary
OBJECTIVE To obtain either a senior or associate pastoral posiIon where I can uIlize my giLs of teaching, preaching, and administraIon for the benet of the church and the glory of God. FAMILY Happily married to my one and only wife, Kimberly, since June 10, 2000. Three great kids, Emily (9/5/01), Nathan, (3/10/04), and Abby (7/13/07). EDUCATION BS in Religion from Liberty University (May 1999, summa cum laude). ThM from Dallas Theological Seminary (May 2013). MINISTRY EXPERIENCE Pastoral Intern at Grace Bible Church in Dallas, leading an Adult Sunday School class. Assistant Pastor for three years at Chapel in the Woods Bible Church, involved in preaching, teaching the youth group, and organizing community outreach events. Taught Sunday School for three years at the Evangelical Free Church of Eaton, Colorado. Led a small group Bible study for young couples in Lynchburg, Virginia. Served as a Spiritual Life Director at Liberty University. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Worked 7 years for Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, being promoted from a part-Ime employee all the way to Store Manager, overseeing 50 employees and 4.6 million dollars in annual sales. Held two paid sta posiIons at churches (EFC of Eaton, Chapel in the Woods).

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY I believe it is the purpose of the church to make fully obedient disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. I believe the specic responsibility of the appointed leaders of the church is to instruct its members in the Word of God, equipping them to uIlize their spiritual giLs to imitate Christ and share the grace of God with others (Majhew 28:18-20; Acts 6:1-4; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Peter 4:10). Online Por=olio www.thebonuslife.org For addiIonal informaIon, as well as a list of references, see the following pages.

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LEADERSHIP STYLE It is my convicIon that to lead well, one must serve well. Regardless of the sefng, I cannot ask someone under my leadership to do that which I am unwilling to do. We are not to lord it over those under our watch, but should follow the example of Christ in serving one another, teaching others to do the same (Maj 20:25-28; John 13:12-15). This has been my leadership style in both the ministry and the marketplace.

Personal Background
Childhood: I was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, though my family moved several Imes while I was young as my father advanced in his career with newspaper prinIng. We lived in Hazleton, Pennsylvania for the majority of my childhood. Conversion: I placed my trust in Christ at the age of seven (1984) aLer church one Sunday. My parents were very faithful in making church involvement a central part of my upbringing. Calling: At the age of ten, while grieving the loss of my grandmother, I came to the realizaIon that living for the American dream was pointless since this life is so nite. At that Ime I commijed to invesIng my life in full-Ime ministry. In more recent years many believers in various churches have armed Gods calling and giLing in my life. Marital Commitment: In 1996, as a student at Liberty University, I met my wife Kim. Our friendship blossomed into so much more, and we commijed our lives to one another in marriage on June 10, 2000. Kim received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Liberty University, and has worked clinically as an RN in pre-operaIve care, obstetrics, and rehabilitaIve care. Currently she is teaching nurses at Dallas Nursing InsItute. The Lord has blessed us with three beauIful children: Emily (9/5/01), Nathan, (3/10/04), and Abby (7/13/07). To see more of our family, visit: www.thebonuslife.org. Interests: Running and hiking, reading history, playing with my kids, woodworking.

Formal EducaIon
Graduate: DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, DALLAS, TX Master of Theology (ThM) May 2013 Emphasis: Cross-Cultural Ministry

Undergraduate: LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, LYNCHBURG, VA Bachelor of Science in Religion May 1999, summa cum laude Emphasis: Pastoral Ministry

Spiritual GiLedness and Strengths

Spiritual GiLs Teaching ExhortaIon AdministraIon Strengths Leadership, advanced-planning AjenIve to others AnalyIcal, problem-solving Willing to serve Very creaIve

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Ministry Experience
Grace Bible Church, May 2012 May 2013 Dallas, TX Pastoral Intern website: www.gracebiblechurch.org Currently teach The Journey, a Sunday School class for young married couples. Took a declining class and increased its size by 50% in three months. Provide oversight and direcIon to the other Adult Bible Classes, which involves coordinaIon with the pastoral sta and communicaIon with the other teachers. Meet weekly with our senior pastor, Andy Wileman, for mentoring and ministry training. Chapel in the Woods Bible Church, Aug 2007 Apr 2010 Dallas, TX Assistant Pastor website: www.chapelinthewoods.org Preached at least once every other month. Led a Bible study every Wednesday night with the youth group for almost three years. Planned and implemented a one-on-one discipleship program in which the four members of youth sta (myself included) met on a regular basis with those students who expressed an interest in going deeper. Organized frequent youth acIviIes ranging from a weekend camping trip to completely remodeling our youth building. Designed, programmed, and maintained the church website. Evangelical Free Church of Eaton, 1999-2000, 2004-2007 Eaton, CO Sunday School Teacher website: www.efcofeaton.org Taught adult Sunday School classes on a variety of topics, including basic Bible study methods, evangelism, nding freedom in Christ, and current events. Preached several Imes during those years, both at the EFC of Eaton and at other smaller churches when their pastors were on vacaIon. Interned for a year (1999-2000) with the youth pastor, teaching and running events. Grace Church, 2000-2004 Small Group Leader website: graceefc.net Co-led a small group for young married couples. Created a large promoIonal display for the various small groups. Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University, 1997-1999 Lynchburg, VA Spiritual Life Director, Prayer Group Leader website: www.liberty.edu Served as a spiritual counselor and pastor for the men on my hall. Prayed daily for those young men, giving ajenIon to their specic needs. Led a weekly Bible study and Ime of prayer.

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Work Experience
Barnes & Noble College Booksellers University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO Store Manager Jan 2005 Aug 2007 Established and maintained posiIve client relaIonships with the University. Increased annual sales from 4.0 to 4.6 million dollars in two years on a compeIIve campus. Hiring and supervision of all sta, including oversight of other managers and supervisors. LeL this posiIon voluntarily, in order to ajend Dallas Theological Seminary. OperaOons Manager June 2004 Jan 2005 Responsible for supervising all nancial operaIons of the store. Developed markeIng iniIaIves to increase sales and acquire Imely textbook adopIons. Barnes & Noble College Booksellers Liberty University Bookstore, Lynchburg, VA Assistant Store Manager May 2001 May 2004 Responsible for the management of 3 million dollars in annual textbook inventory. Supervision of all bookstore personnel to ensure a high level of customer service. Supervisor of Shipping & Receiving Aug 2000 Apr 2001 Supervision of part-Ime shipping personnel Responsible for the ecient and Imely handling of all incoming and outgoing textbooks. Other posiHons held during Seminary at: Chapel in the Woods Bible Church; CuWng Corners, Inc.; Spence Publishing

Concise Theological Statement

InspiraHon of Scripture I believe the Scriptures are the inspired words of God, inerrant, and authoritaIve in all majers to which they speak. The Bible is the standard for all majers of faith and pracIce. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21; Majhew 5:18) The Trinity I believe there is only one true God who exists eternally as three persons: the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Majhew 3:16-17; 28:18-20; Acts 7:55-56) The Person of Christ I believe that Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man. He was born of the virgin Mary, crucied, buried, and rose again on the third day. Having ascended to heaven, He will come again to judge all mankind and reign forever. (John 1:1-14; 1 Cor 15:3-4; Acts 17:31) SalvaHon I believe that man, having fallen out of relaIonship with God through Adams sin, can be reconciled to God only through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ. (Gen 3:1-10; John 3:16; 6:40; 11:25-26; Rom 5:15-19; 6:23; Eph 2:8-9)

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References
Andy Wileman Pastor/Mentor Senior Pastor Grace Bible Church 11306 Inwood Rd Dallas, TX 75220 214-368-0779 Craig Kirkpatrick Formerly My Pastor Senior Pastor Evangelical Free Church of Eaton 1325 Third Street Eaton, CO 80615 970-454-3411 Jeremiah Purviance Friend, Ministry Coworker IT Professional, Youth Pastor Chapel in the Woods Bible Church 3111 W Ledbejer Dr Dallas, TX 75233 214-330-9861

Nate Ross Friend, Accountability Partner Student Dallas Theological Seminary 3900 Swiss Ave, Apt 603 Dallas, TX 75204 214-404-1991

AddiOonal references available upon request.

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