1. Rev. William Israel Mandelstamm
Summary
Passionate and adaptable United Methodist Clergy skilled in providing leadership to nonprofit organizations whose
mission is to serve the community and abroad.
Skill Highlights
Non Profit Leadership
Church Administration
Team Leadership
Compassion
Creative Solutions
Social Entrepreneurship
Event Planning
Fundraising
Relevant Community Involvement
At Large Member, Board of Directors, Kings Mountain City Library, 2009-2010
At Large Member, Board of Directors, Smart Start and Head Start of Cleveland County, 2009-2010
Board Member, One Church One Child, Rowan County Department of Social Services, Salisbury, NC, 2011-2014
Board Member, New Tomorrows Program, Rowan Helping Ministries, Salisbury, NC 2011-2014
Professional Experience
Pastor, "Commissioned Provisional Elder"
June 2008 to Current
The Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church
Primary Responsibilities:
Worship
Administration
Stewardship
Outreach
Temporal Pastoral Responsibilities
Appointments Served:
El Bethel United Methodist Church, Kings Mountain, NC, 2008-2010
Provided leadership and care to church as employment rose from 8.1% in July 2008 to 15.8% by March 2009.
Walked church through resetting church budget and transitioning to shared pastorate with another church.
Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church, Horse Shoe, NC, 2010-2011
Walked church through creating a community garden.
Walked church through renovating old store and opened as an infant and children clothing and supply exchange.
Offered guidance in resetting budget in response to permanent funds drying up.
Central United Methodist Church, Spencer, NC, 2011-2012
Interim Pastor walking church through the loss of fifty members as a result of a split.
Providing leadership in assisting the church to redefine mission and vision.
Walking church through resetting church budget and realigning church staffing needs.
First United Methodist Church, Landis, NC, 2012-2013
Working with church to strengthen and build upon current outreach and witness ministries.
Offered leadership in building a working relationship with the Department of Social Services.
Sabbatical and Medical Leave, 2013-2015
13918 E MISSISSIPPI AVE #66455, AURORA CO 80012-3603
Cell: 720-372-1950 - mandelstamm@alumni.greensboro.edu

2. Education
Master of Divinty: Justice and Peace, Methodist Studies, Pastoral Care, 2008
The Iliff School of Theology － Denver, CO
Advanced Field Education Placement: Hospice Chaplain
Bachelor of Arts : Religious Studies & Christian Education, 2005
Greensboro College － Greensboro, NC
Minor in Music