Professional Goals:
To earn my Bachelor's Degree in Business Management through Franklin University (www.franklin.edu), to complete seminary training at an institute of higher learning to be determined at a future date, and to advance my career in ministry services.


Reason for Seeking Employment:
Seeking full-time employment to financially support my family.


Family:
Married with one toddler daughter.


Extra-Curricular Interests:
Songwriting; playing guitar in the Christian band Krusade (www.krusade.org); studying religion, politics, and current events; creating and hosting websites (www.ohiovalleyweb.net).


Education:
New Pastors Orientation School,
Mount Union College (www.muc.edu)
1972 Clark Ave.,
Alliance, Ohio 44601
Sponsored by the East Ohio Conference of the UMC
June 2001

Certification and License, Local Pastor
West Ohio Conference Local Pastors Certification School
Texas, OH
September 2000
(See http://www.kevinlauer.com/credentials.html)

Associate of Business Degree, Data Processing Technology
Washington State Community College (www.wscc.edu)
Marietta, OH
June 1994
GPA: 3.667, Phi Theta Kappa

Associate of Business Degree, Microcomputer Applications Technology
Washington State Community College (www.wscc.edu)
Marietta, OH
June 1993
Phi Theta Kappa

High School Diploma
Fort Frye High School (http://www.seovec.org/fortfrye/HS/)
Beverly, OH
June 1991

Completed Seminar on IBM PASCAL,
Marietta College (www.marietta.edu)
Marietta, OH
February 1991


Employment / Experience:
September 2003 to Present
Worship Leader
Real Life Community of Faith
Union Local Elementary School
PO Box 54
Flushing, OH  43977
Supervisor: Pastor Vicky Kelley
http://www.forreallife.com/
(740) 310-4991
Still active with this ministry.

September 2003 to Present
Account Manager, Sales Representative
Pitney Bowes / ITC Influent
Rt 7
Marietta, OH 45750
Supervisors: Aaron Garabrandt, Cory Leader, & Boo Poole
http://www.pb.com/
(740) 374-8673
Currently still with this employer

July 2003 to Present
Founder, President, Webmaster
Ohio Valley Web Ministries (www.ohiovalleyweb.net)
PO Box 103, Lower Salem, OH 45745
Still active in this ministerial organization.

August 1991 to Present
Co-founder, Communications Director
Krusade Ministries (www.krusade.org)
PO Box 4091, Marietta, OH 45750
(877) KRUSADE
Still active in this not-for-profit ministerial organization.

July 2003 to September 2003
Worship Leader
Ogle's Ridge Community Church
Middleburg, OH
Supervisor: Pastor George Clark

July 2000 to July 2003
Pastor
Macksburg Charge of the St. Clairsville District of the East Ohio Conference of the UMC
19181 SR 821, PO Box 22, Macksburg, OH 45746-0022
http://www.macksburgumc.homestead.com/
Supervisors: Dr. Richard Smith, Sr. (2000), Rev. Wanda Wilson (2001-2003)
(740) 783-3655 (charge)
(740) 695-0155 (district)
Left appointment to go into "secular ministry" and to explore career direction.

1999 to 2002
Assistant / Volunteer Supervisor, Macksburg Youth Group
Macksburg Family Resource Center
Mechanic Street, Macksburg, OH 45746
(740) 783-2216
Position eliminated with dissolution of organization.

February 2000 to July 2000
Worship Leader
Macksburg United Methodist Church (www.macksburgumc.homestead.com)
19181 SR 821, PO Box 22, Macksburg, OH 45746-0022
Supervisor: Pastor Linda O'Donnell
(740) 783-3655
Left position to go into full-time pastoral ministry.

1999 to 2000
Certified and Advanced Lay Speaker
St. Clairsville District of the East Ohio Conference of the UMC (www.eocumc.com)
Supervisor: Dr. Richard Smith, Sr.
(740) 695-0155
Status: Occasional
Surrendered credentials for promotion to full-time pastoral ministry.

1998 to 2000
Lay Delegate to Annual Conference
Lower Salem Charge, St. Clairsville District of the East Ohio Conference of the UMC
Church Street, Lower Salem, OH 45745
(740) 585-2664
Left position to go into full-time pastoral ministry.

June 1996 to February 2000
Lay Leader
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Washington CR 42, Stanleyville Rd, Whipple, OH 45788
(740) 585-2664
Supervisor: Pastor H. Kevin Rinkes
(740) 537-3377  (740) 537-2160
Left position to enter candidacy for full-time pastoral ministry.

June 1987 to February 2000
Microphone / Sound-System Operator
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Washington CR 42, Stanleyville Rd, Whipple, OH 45788
(740) 585-2664
Supervisor: Mr. Jay R. Warren
(740) 373-3303
Left position to enter candidacy for full-time pastoral ministry.

February 1997 to July 2000
Computer  / Proof Operator
Lower Salem Commercial Bank
Main Street, Lower Salem, OH 45745
Supervisor: Mr. James Fleeman
(740) 585-2387
Left position to go into full-time pastoral ministry.

1997 to 1998
Volunteer, Ministerial Services
Noble Correctional Institution (NCI)
15708 SR 78 W, Caldwell, OH 43724
Supervisors: Chaplain Gary Eno & Chaplain G. Marshall

June 1996 to March 1997
Cashier / Carry-Out
Colegate Food Center
Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750
Supervisor: Mr. Terry Antill
(740) 374-3663
Left position to pursue employment in field of scholastic study.

October 1992 to June 1996
Assistant Manager / Cashier / Carry-Out
Warren's Plaza IGA
402 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, OH 45750
Supervisor: Mr. Jerry Treadway
(740) 373-1518
Left position due to conflict with other obligations.

May 5, 1992 to June 16, 1992
Microcomputer Lab Technician
Washington State Community College
710 Colegate Drive, Marietta, OH 45750 (www.wscc.edu)
Supervisor: Mr. Paul Bowles
(740) 374-8716
Left position at end of school quarter. Position no longer available.

1987 to 1991
Youth Delegate to Annual Conference
Lower Salem Charge, St. Clairsville District of the East Ohio Conference of the UMC
Church Street, Lower Salem, OH 45745
Age restrictions disqualified me from continuing at position.


Active Websites Created / Hosted:
Ohio Valley Web Ministries
http://www.ohiovalleyweb.net/

Krusade Ministries
http://www.krusade.org/

Krusade (Band)
http://www.krusade.org/index2.html

Godflower Music Co.
http://www.godflowermusic.homestead.com/

FSO Entertainment Group
http://www.fso.homestead.com/

Lonekrusader Ministries
http://www.kevinlauer.com/

Macksburg Charge of the UMC
http://www.macksburgumc.homestead.com/

Paul Hicks
http://www.phicks.homestead.com/

Cammie Loane
http://www.cloane.homestead.com/

Touch The Edge
http://www.tte.homestead.com/

Chandra
http://www.godflowermusic.homestead.com/chandra.html

SGS Sound & Lighting
http://www.sgssound.homestead.com/

KEVIN L. LAUER
PO Box 103
Lower Salem, OH 45745
krusade@email.com
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