John S. Gross Sr. is seeking long-term employment and has over 30 years of experience in pastoral work, teaching, and various clerical roles. He has served as pastor of two churches since 2004 and previously taught theology, history, and other subjects at a Christian school from 1992 to 2005. Gross has strong communication, computer, and customer service skills gained through his diverse professional background.

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John S. Gross Sr.
23 Oriental Ave.
Haddon Township, NJ 08108
Phone: 609/217-5612
Email: revmister@yahoo.com.com
Summary
Dependable and hard-working employee that is searching for long term employment
Skills
Superior Communication Skills Strong Initiative
Fast Learner Team Player
Proficient Computer Skills Sound Work Ethic
Good Judgment Dependable Independent Worker
Multitasking Attention to Detail
Excellent Customer Service Proficient Computer Skills
Skills
Experience
Haddonfield Bible Church, Haddonfield, NJ: Pastor 01/2004 – Present)
 Initiated the merging of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church and Haddonfield Bible
Church.
 Oversaw The Cherry Hill property sale and transfer of accounts into The Haddonfield
Bible Church accounts
 Lead most of the members of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church into a merger with The
Haddonfield Bible Church.
 Continued as Church Senior Pastor both congregations since 2004.
 The description of my duties under the Cornerstone Presbyterian job apply to my
position at Haddonfield Bible Church.
Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, CherryHill NJ: Pastor (10/84 – 12/2004)
 Performing all the services of the church (Sunday Worship Service, Sunday Evening
Service, Mid-week Prayer Service)

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 Provide individual and family pastoral care and calling (church and on-church),
weddings, funerals, baptisms, Children's mini-messages, schedule special events (guest
speakers, special emphasis events, missions speakers, etc.), Chair Elders meetings,
pre-marital, and marriage counseling, evangelism outreach, VBS chairperson.
The Kings Christian School, CherryHill NJ: Teacher (09/92 – 08/05)
 Taught 9th grade (two classes) which consists of Old Testament Survey.
 Taught 12th grade courses on a Biblical Ethics (two classes).
 Taught Jr. High class on Computer Keyboarding.
 Served as the Jr./ Sr. High School's Biblical Counselor. This entailed meeting with every
student at least once a year and counseling those who needed counseling throughout
the school year.
 Taught 10th grade Teaching teaching Apostolic History and Church History.
 Also taught World History to the ninth grade.
 Coordinated all weekly chapel programs at the Jr/Sr High School.
 Coached Chess Club
 Coached Jr. High & J.V. Boys baseball.
The IndependentBoard for Presbyterian Foreign Missions Assistant to the Executive
Director (10/01 – 8/2003)
 Initially I was responsible for researching and updating Board documents (By-Laws).
 Represented the Board at a college Missionary Conferences in Florida & South Carolina
 Responsible for editing and producing the Mission Board Magazine.
 Also wrote correspondence in behalf of the executive director.
Computer Sciences Corporation, Moorestown NJ: Senior Stock Clerk
(05/86 - 10/91)
1/90-10/91 Material Handler
 Maintained both company and government inventories (using dbase computer program)
in a computer manufacturing environment consisting of computer components and
related hardware.
5/86 - 1/90 Stockroom Clerk
 Maintained and requisitioned office supplies for approximately 1,300 employees,
including maintenance equipment for five buildings.
 Supported activities in mail room and warehouse.
 Extensive driving of CSC vehicles between sites both in and out of state.
 Represented company by delivering Contracts in California & Massachusetts
2/86 - 5/86 Facilities Specialist
 Duties were the timely delivery of documents within the CSC facilities, along with
delivery of classified proposals to both coasts.
 Extensive driving of CSC vehicles between sites both in and out of state.
 Often required delivery of Executives cars for detailing, maintenance, and general
upkeep.

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Faith Christian School, Collingswood, NJ: School van/bus driver
(09/84 – 06/85)
 Drove a school bus/van with approximately 10 young people to various destinations in
Southern New Jersey.
Collingswood Bible Presbyterian Church, Collingswood NJ: Youth Pastor
(09/82 - 06/84)
 Responsibilities included oversight of large youth program in church.
 Supervised all age groups (College and Career, Sr. High, Jr. High, Intermediate, Grade
School.
 Organized youth activities included church run school.
 Organized holiday socials (such as missionary conference, summer and winter camp).
 Organized Church Youth hymn sings.
 Counseled and advised in various areas including personal and family situations,
relationship situations and college and career choices.
Westminster Security Systems, Phoenixville PA: Security Officer
(09/81 - 05/82)
 Guarding apartment complexes during the evening hours.
 Hourly fire watches & protection of Apartment Complex residents & security of
Apartment assets.
Congress Hall Hotel, Cape May NJ: Assistant Manager (06/79 - 09/81)
 Assisted the manager of the hotel in many of the duties of the hotel.
 Payroll, Desk, Kitchen, Staff supervision.
Central Florida Christian Academy, Maitland FL: Student
Teacher/Substitute Teacher (05/77 - 06/79)
 Taught Jr. / Sr. High School.
 Bible & Religious studies courses including, history, science, English, typing.
 Substitute taught in the 7th and 8th grades.
EDUCATION
Faith Theological Seminary Elkins Park PA (1984) Masters of Divinity in Theology GPA: 3.0.
Specialized in Hebrew, Biblical Greek, Theology, Philosophy, Church History, Pastoral Studies,
Counseling, and Apologetics.
Shelton College, Cape Canaveral, FL (1975-1979) Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Literature -
Liberal Arts Education. Broad field of studies including, Bible, Language, Education, History,
English, Science, and Music.
References available upon request