This letter is a response by Richard Joseph Krejcir to a pastoral search. Krejcir has over 25 years of experience in pastoral roles including teaching pastor, small group pastor, counseling, and other ministries. He has a passion for teaching God's word and connecting people to Christ. Krejcir has attained several relevant degrees including a Master of Divinity and Doctorate in Practical Theology. He has extensive training and experience founding ministries and engaging in social media to serve the Lord. Krejcir is looking for a long-term pastoral commitment and believes he would be a good fit for this church.

1. RICHARD JOSEPH KREJCIR
129 South Lotus Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 796-8378
Richard@intothyword.com
www.intothyword.org
http://heartafterchrist.org
February, 2015
Dear Pastoral Search:
This letter is in response to your call for a Teaching Pastor.
Having been a Teaching and Small Group Pastor, as well as other Pastoral roles, for more
than 25+ years, I have been quite heavily involved in all aspects of church life and ‘spiritual
formation,’ including Bible Teaching, Small Groups, Counseling, Christian Education, Adult and
Family Ministries and Problem Solving. In those years, I was fortunate to acquire much valuable
experience. I have a passion to teach the Word of our Lord, a passion to follow His will, and I have a
heart for people so to connect them to Christ and to others. My primary gifts are discipleship training,
teaching, servant leadership and counseling; thus, Small Groups. My Direction in ministry has been
seeking God’s purpose with passion, virtue, vision, leadership, evangelism, training and discipleship. I
am looking for a long-term committed pastoral ministry!
I am called by our Lord to servant leadership who models Christ and disciples others to do so.
I attained several relevant Degrees in psychology, and theology, including a Master of Divinity Degree
at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, with the emphasis of Christian Formation and
Church Growth and a Doctorate in Practical Theology. Most important, a call and gifting to glorify our
Lord Jesus Christ through relevant impacting Biblical teaching. I also have been highly trained by
Young Life, Serendipity, and Campus Crusade for Christ, and the Fuller Institute as well as many
more years of further training along with professional and personal development of ministry skills with
the heart and mind that seeks and serves the Lord. I co-founded and directed an international
ministry, “Into Thy Word,” that trains pastors to do small groups. I have a passion for our Lord and the
Church, with a great track record in recruiting and training people, engaging social media and
partnering with others to serve our Lord Jesus Christ!
You have a wonderful church and I would love to be a part of it!
I have enclosed a copy of my Résumé, and Statement of Core Values and your Application for
your evaluation. Please feel free to contact me for further information, or to answer any questions you
may have. I would very much like to meet personally with you to pursue this matter.
Yours in Christ,
Richard Joseph Krejcir
Rev. Richard Joseph Krejcir
Numbers 6:24 Enclosures: 1) Resume, 2) Statement of Faith, 3) Statement of Values

2. RICHARD JOSEPH KREJCIR
129 South Lotus Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 796-8378
Richard@intothyword.com
www.intothyword.org
Objective
Seeking long-term Small Group Ministry position using proven teaching, servant leadership, discipleship,
interpersonal, organizational and counseling skills directed toward a Christ centered church. I am that guy,
who loves to Serve Christ and help others grow in Christ.
Summary of Qualifications
 Veteran Pastor with proven effective servant leadership and spiritual formation experience
 Bible teacher teaching God’s Word with power, conviction, clarity, truth and in love with care
 Doctorate in Practical Theology- yes, theology can be practical
 Personally Discipled by Francis A. Schaeffer (really-nepotism)
 Master of Divinity concentrations in Christian Formation and Discipleship
 Counselor, listener and healer of the heart, excellent people loving, caring, listening, and relating skills
 Cofounder and Director of Into Thy Word Ministries
 Researcher and writer for the Schaeffer Institute of Church Leadership Development
 Writer of books, curriculum, discipleship, and small group materials
 Led scores of mission trips to Mexico, Europe, India, Russia and student trips to Washington D.C.
 Camp and conference speaker, taught and facilitated seminars on Small Groups
 One of the original developers of the “Purpose Driven” model of ministry
 Ordination with the International Fellowship of Ministers, formally with the Christian Reformed Church
 Visionary with Proven Leadership skills and social media with passion to teach and heal
 Committed Prayer Warrior, devoted Spiritual Growth, living out God’s Will in society, and integrity
Professional Experience
Into Thy Word Ministries, Pasadena, California 2001-Present
Director - Pastor Trainer
 Cofounder and operator (1978- 1997 PT, 2001-present FT) of an international ministry that does Inductive
Bible Study seminars and trains pastors overseas, provides discipleship tools. This is a faith-based
ministry, which operates through Missionaries as well as through the Web, books and seminars.
Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, California 1987-1993, 2001-Present
Small Groups, Pastor at Large, Missionary (PT)
 Teach and pastor a church within a large church “Network” and “Journey.” Developed small groups,
discipleship, leadership training, mission trips and taught Bible studies, Urban Servants Community
Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Visalia, California 1998-2001
Associate Pastor
 Trained and Discipled High School, Junior High and Young Adult Groups. Small group and Spiritual
Formation ministry. Preached twice a month. Performed general pastoral duties.
First Presbyterian Church, Westminster, California 1994-1998
Director of Youth Ministries
 Grew youth program from 3 to over 100, implemented inner-city outreach, tutoring and after school
program, family ministries, counseling, preaching, general pastoral duties, led large events for Presbytery
Glendale Community Church, La Canada, California 1991-1994
Church Planter/ Pastor
 Implemented a new church development that grew with small groups, (George Barna’s Church)

3. Charles E. Fuller Institute of Church Growth, Pasadena, California 1989-1994
Church Growth Consultant
 Taught advanced church growth techniques, Small Groups, problem solving, co-developed “Purpose
Driven Ministry,” seminar writer, intense training, ghost wrote “Prayer Warrior and Prayer Shield”
Bank of America, Pasadena, California 1986-1990
Corporate Headquarters Customer Service Trainer/ Manager
 Developed Customer Services for new products, interfaced with Corporate. Consultant, 1990- 1994
Francis A. Schaeffer Institute of Church Leadership, Carmel, California 1978-present
Researcher and Writer (P.T)
 Conducted research on Church Trends, Biblical Precepts, think-tank, Bible Literacy Project.
All Saint Episcopal Church, Carmel, California 1978-1986
Youth Minister and Assistant Diocesan Youth Coordinator for 45 churches
Campus Crusade for Christ, San Jose, California 1983-1985
Staff Bible studies leader and activities coordinator, KC 83
Young Life, Monterey, California 1978-1983
Bible Study Campaigners Leader
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Practical Theology (Ph.D.), 2004,
Kings College (Canbourne Extension), London England
Concentrations: Christian Formation and Discipleship; Dissertation: Exegetical Concepts of Stewardship
Master of Divinity (M. Div.), 1991,
Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California
Concentrations: Christian Formation and Discipleship, Church Growth, Counseling (originally in the Psy.
D. Program), Youth Ministry, Cross Cultural Communication (T.A. and research assistant to Peter
Wagner)
Bachelor of Arts, 1985,
Psychology and Religious Studies, San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Concentrations: Humanities, Biochemistry (Pre MED.)
Associate of Arts, 1983,
Business and Computer Science, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, California
MBA, 1986 (not completed) in Marketing, Michael Thomas- Harvard University Extension, San
Mateo, California
Publications
 This Is Marriage, America Star Books, 2014
 All about Small Groups! Orbis, 2012
 New Exodus, Publish America, 2008
 Network, Writers Club Press, 2006
 The Field Guide to Healthy Relationships, Publish America, 2005
 Into Thy Word, 1986 Here’s Life Publishers, revised 2000 Writers Club Press
 Finding God’s Will for Your Life, 1998, Presto Publications
 Numerous articles, other books and curriculums
Personal
Married to the Beautiful MaryRuth (Proverbs 31) September 23, 1995, one precious child Ryan, 8!

4. A PERSONAL STATEMENT OF FAITH
I believe in one God, Eternally existing in three persons - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (John 14:26-
15:26). The Triune God has created Humanity in His own image and has called us to manifest and
reflect personal Holiness through trust and obedience to His Word and commandments. Because
humanity has purposely and woefully fallen from a perfect relationship of trust and obedience to God;
the response subsequently entered us into a state of moral corruption and depravity, resulting in our
exceedingly loss state; thus, separated and estranged us from our creator (Rom. 3:23; 19-26).
Because of the profound “agape” LOVE for His creation of Humanity, God has initiated a plan of
redemption that He has accomplished on our behalf through temporal history (His-story!) (Acts 4:12).
The apex our redemption is centered upon the historical incarnation of God in the person and work of
Jesus Christ. I believe Jesus to be the Christ of Old Testament prophecy, being fully God and fully
Man, I believe in His virgin birth, His sinless life, and His miracles. Jesus, through His replacement
and substitutionary atoning death and bodily resurrection (John 5:28-29), has provided the incredible
undeserving meritorious justification on our behalf, which is grace, that we receive by faith alone (1
Pet. 1:18-19).
I believe the risen Christ and His ascension, has sent His Holy Spirit to dwell in the hearts of all
believers, effecting our regeneration and operating in our sanctification and personal gifting (1 Cor.
12-14). The Holy Spirit has been given to empower us for service and bearing witness to the
kingdom of God (Acts 2:38). The Holy Spirit has been given to us to form a corporate community of
believers. I believe that Christ has established a visible church, which is called to live a life of
Holiness by the power of the Holy Spirit under the regulation and authority of Holy Scripture,
exercising discipleship, discipline, administering the sacraments, and proclaiming the Gospel of
Christ.
I believe that the Bible is in its entirety, which is divine revelation, which is the only infallible,
inerrant and authoritative word of God. That we are to submit to the authority of Holy Scripture,
acknowledging it to be carrying the full weight of God’s authority (2 Tim. 3:16).
I am committed to the implementation of the social and cultural implications of God’s
commandments for humanity and His environment. I believe our faith should be visible and a
concrete model of Christ in all that we do. I seek to be a faithful disciple of Christ, enduring in love
and obedience until He consummates His kingdom. I firmly adhere to the historical confessions of
our faith, such as the Westminster and Heidelberg Confessions of Faith.
I believe in the spiritual unity of all believers through our Lord Jesus Christ (Eph. 4:3)
The above are fundamentals held by my confessing, reformed and evangelical theology. The
following are essential to the Christian walk of faith, which I strive my fullest to obey and practice
daily:
 A caring, effective love relationship with Jesus Christ.
 A lifestyle dedicated to obeying God’s will.
 Daily devotional times, prayer and studying of God’s word.
 A joyful love and willingness to serve our Lord, even through personal sacrifice.
 A witness for Christ without hypocrisy.
 A firm desire to be God’s child, through trust and obedience.
 A working faith in God’s promises for all our needs and daily situations.
Richard Joseph Krejcir http://heartafterchrist.org

5. RICHARD JOSEPH KREJCIR
Pastoral and Personal Core Values
ONE: Lead a Spiritually Surrendered Life
I strive to bring the gift of a life that is fully surrendered to God, through His Word and the Holy Spirit.
I approach all of my work and life controlled and led by Him. Gal. 2:20; Phil. 3:1-17; I Tim. 4:7
The Main Thing... is to keep the main thing... the main thing!
TWO: Maintain an Infectious, Optimistic & Enthusiastic Attitude
I strive to be a team player who encourages others, who has the best interests of the team at heart. Deut.
20:8; I Thess. 5:11 There’s no substitute for a great attitude.
It’s my choice... every day.
THREE: Be a Teachable Team Player
I strive to maintain a teachable heart; I believe this is the key to successful ongoing growth in life and
ministry; to stay open to instruction, correction and improvement. II Tim. 3:16, 17; Prov. 1:28-33
With the hide of a rhino, which is tough, & the heart of a canary that is tender is the makeup of those
committed to continued growth.
FOUR: Approach Work with Passion & Intensity
I strive to maintain a fervent & dedicated spirit that remains faithful & perseveres in the midst of difficulty; I
put my hand to the plow and don’t look back. I’m dedicated to serving the Lord & His church heartily &
with purpose. Col. 3: 23, 24; Phil. 1:6; 3:10
Don’t wait for your ship to come in... Swim out to meet it.
FIVE: Honor and Value Ministry and Prayer Partners
I fully strive to affirm, encourage & celebrate others efforts habitually. Without Prayer Partners there would
be no ministry or success. Deut. 20:8; 1 Thess. 5:11
Together Each Accomplishes More
SIX: Hold Each Others’ Arms Up
A staff team is a special God-planned family brought together for a purpose - His purpose. Thus, I strive to
respect, love, protect and support others in all ways possible. Exodus 17:11-12
Circle the wagons to keep the enemy out
SEVEN: Stay on Your Knees
I will Pray for God’s supernatural Involvement in the life of our church, mine and your family, ministry &
personal walk with Jesus. Humble yourself before God & expect Him to do great things as you seek to
serve Him with all your might. L Thess.5: 17; 1 Pet. 5: 6,7
Pray as if all you do depends on God... and work as if it all depends on you.
I strive to do this in the attitude of living with: Psalm 63:1; 89:7; 119:18; Prov. 1:7; 3:5-6; John 7:17-
18
 Nothing to Prove, because peer pressure leads to pride, distraction and death.
 Nothing to Hide, because Jesus paid our price, thus I do not need the distractions of lust and
pornography. I give my Lord, my very best, thus I must confess.
 Nothing to Lose, because I cannot affect the world living in fear. My life with God’s best in mind, by
His character and precepts. As Paul lived though his dedication and focus through despair and
difficulty.
Richard Joseph Krejcir http://heartafterchrist.org