John Henry Beukema

64 Obsidian Drive Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-263-2762 (home) or 717-491-0555 (cell) jhbeukema@gmail.com

Objective
To honor God with the investment of my life by: offering a life worth imitating; communicating truth in fresh, transparent, and transformational ways; inspiring a team to lead Christs church closer to his purpose.

Education
19931998 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Doctor of Ministry 19891992 TYNDALE SEMINARY Master of Divinity 19761980 PHILADELPHIA BIBLICAL UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Bible Deerfield, Illinois Toronto, Canada Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Experience
2005present KING STREET CHURCH (1,800 in worship) Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Senior Pastor Main communicator for all five worship services Average worship attendance increased by 40% since 2005 Giving increased by 39% within the first year Initiated the Healing the Heart of Your Church process, culminating in a service of reconciliation Organized a strategy team for property acquisitions, resulting in the purchase of adjacent buildings in 2007, in 2008, and in 2009 totaling over $1 million Created Project Impact, resulting in hundreds of people committing additional resources in service to our community Established compatible organizational roles for Elders, Board, Ministry Staff, and Senior Pastor Implemented Vision Sharing, an annual meeting of all committees for inspiration and instruction Initiated and worked with the Staff and Elders to implement strategic plans in 2006 and 2008 Oversee staff of 26, including 7 pastors Organized ushering corps to provide a level of safety and security Teach an annual 15-week course to train new leaders 19962005 WESTERN SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH Western Springs, Illinois Senior Pastor Initiated a $6 million building project that included a new sanctuary, gym, and education space Assessed the churchs top 10 ministry needs in 1996 and developed a 10-point Strategic Plan to address each need. The action steps for all 10 needs were completed in 1998 Conducted leadership training and planning retreats for staff and leadership team Led a complete organizational restructuring focused on core values and allowing for a team of elected and qualified spiritual leaders Implemented Ministry 101, an annual session to recruit, train, and inspire ministry volunteers Developed and conducted Gateway to Ministry, an eight-week class for prospective members, held three to four times each year Led and participated in seven mens discipleship groups, 90% became involved as church leaders Expanded the number of staff to 14, including the churchs Christian Counseling Center (5 full-time, 4 half-time, 5 part-time)

19871996 WESTMOUNT PARK CHURCH Toronto, Ontario, Canada Senior Pastor Developed a strategic plan and ministry philosophy that dramatically increased lay involvement Organized discipleship and accountability groups involving 38 men, 100 % became church leaders Selected and trained three teams of worship leaders Initiated a $700,000 building renovation and expansion project Implemented a mid-week childrens program called One-Way Club, that grew to 100 children, and Endeavors, a program for junior high students Created Life Transformation Courses, a discipleship program that replaced adult Sunday School and increased involvement from 35 to 100 adults Organized outreach events including community distribution of the Why? book, evangelistic movie nights at the local high school, and full participation in the 1995 Graham Crusade in Toronto 19831987 NAUSET BAPTIST CHURCH Cape Cod, Massachusetts Pastor Stabilized a congregation that had experienced two splits in the previous five years Started the churchs first Vacation Bible School program Organized a mens ministry and a womens ministry Formed an evangelism training program Initiated a $150,000 building addition

Publications
Books The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching, Zondervan, 2005 (contributing editor) Stories from Gods Heart, Moody Press, 2000 (author) Articles Dozens of articles in publications including LEADERSHIP JOURNAL, PreachingToday.com, Decision Magazine, Building Church Leaders

Additional Ministry Experiences

2009present 20032005 19962003 19982005 June 310, 1998 July 57, 1997 19941996 Fall, 1991 19911993

Executive Leadership Team, Church of the United Brethren in Christ Associate Editor for Preaching Resources, Christianity Today International Western Springs Fire Department chaplain Board Member, Africa Initiative Preacher at the Athens Refugee Center in Athens, Greece Speaker for evangelistic services and pastors conference, Fond duBlanc, Haiti Canadian Board member, UFM International Family Conference speaker, Fairhavens Bible Conference, Ontario, Canada Regional Chairman, Associated Gospel Churches

Special Achievements
2005 Alumnus of the year, Philadelphia Biblical University 2005 Evangelical Press Association 3rd place award