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STEPHEN KURTZAHN
2534 - 119th Ave NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
(763) 587-1498
scfkurtzahn@comcast.net
LinkedIn Profile Page
As an experienced, successful and professional leader of a large non-profit
organization, I’m seeking a position where I can lead and motivate others
with my skills and talents to exceptional professionalism.
My Current Responsibilities and Skills
I currently supervise, direct and motivate dozens of part-time volunteers.
I am a strong leader and decision-maker who’s had tremendous experience
managing employees.
I have ability and experience developing strong relationships while
mentoring junior employees.
I’m a critical thinker with strong analytical skills.
I have the ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.
I have financial services experience in the brokerage and banking
industries.
I am comfortable and experienced in working under a board of directors.
I Develop, write, edit, layout, proof and publish communication materials
such as press releases, brochures, newsletters, speeches and class
curriculum material.
I’m an accomplished speechwriter, public speaker and presenter. I have
the ability and talent to communicate to people of all age and educational
levels.
I initiate, plan, and implement marketing campaigns.
I research, write, publish and present detailed research papers for
conferences and publications.
I am MS Office proficient.
I’ve set up and maintained my organization’s website. I set up and
currently maintain my present organization’s Facebook page.
SPECIAL OCCUPATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
I successfully completed two church and school building programs—the
last one at a cost of $2.8 million.
I Currently oversee a $500,000 annual budget.
My current organization’s charitable contributions increased over 60%
during the first three years of my tenure.
I worked as a stockbroker for three years and served on an investment
committee for my denomination’s retirement funds.
I assisted in formulating and developing guidelines for my denomination’s
charitable foundation.
I’m currently working on Masters of Sacred Theology degree (STM)
thesis paper.
WORK EXPERIENCE
6/2003 - Present Cross of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
Coon Rapids, MN
Senior Pastor of 600+ Member Congregation
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
Austin, MN
Served as both Pastor and School Principal
NationsBank (Now Bank of America)
Hendersonville, NC
Part-time Certified Teller
Worked as a Part-Time Bank Teller while Serving Living Word Lutheran
Church
Living Word Lutheran Church
Hendersonville, NC
Pastor
Also Started Two New Churches in Fairfax, VA and Landis, NC
Robert W. Baird and Co.
Fond du Lac, WI
Stockbroker and Investment Advisor
Dean Witter Reynolds
Milwaukee, WI
Stockbroker and Investment Advisor
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church
Dallas, Texas
Pastor
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
US-WI-Mequon
Currently working on STM, Master of Sacred Theology
Immanuel Lutheran Seminary
US-WI-Eau Claire
Equivalent to M.Div., Master of Divinity
Immanuel Lutheran College
US-WI-Eau Claire
Equivalent to B.S., Bachelor of Science Degree
Northwestern College
US-WI-Watertown
Two Years, No Degree
Northwestern Preparatory School (High School)
US-WI-Watertown
High School Diploma
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Former Visitor, Minnesota Conference of the Church of the Lutheran
Confession
Supervised and Counseled Professional Clergy in Minnesota
Former Member, Church of the Lutheran Confession Board of Doctrine
Supervised the Teaching among Our Clergy Nationwide
Former Chairman, Church of the Lutheran Confession Foundation Board
Helped Initiate, Establish and Supervise this Charitable Foundation
Former Member, Church of the Lutheran Confession Investment Advisory
Review Committee
Reviewed Investment Decisions by our Denomination’s Financial Advisor
Former Staff Writer, the Lutheran Spokesman, (ISSN 0024-7537)
Wrote General Interest and Devotional Articles
Former Staff Writer, The Journal of Theology, (ISSN 0361-1906)
Wrote Detailed Professional Technical Articles
