RESUME

Evangelist Charles Lefort

Clearfield, PA 16830

charleslefort@evangelistcharleslefort.com

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Why share my resume?

I am currently seeking the Lord's direction. I have availed myself to evangelism. If a pastoral or church staff position would become open I will diligently seek the Lord through prayer about accepting such a position if offered. If you are a church in need of an interim pastor or seeking a permanent replacement, please do not hesitate in considering me for the position, provided the Lord leads you in that direction.

I am a very organized individual, I have worked developing publicity materials, I am a detail oriented and orderly person, I have a Sensitive heart for the lost. Unwilling to compromise the gospel message. I am Creative in developing Outreach Activities. I am skilled at preaching and teaching.

WORK EXPERIENCE

College Football Equipment Manager, August 1984 – April 1986

Evangel College, Springfield Mo. 65803

Responsibilities: Organize, Inventory and maintain football equipment, repair equipment as needed at practice and games, see that all uniforms were laundered and ready for practice and game day.

Cashier, Service Desk, Stock, Entertainment Clerk, Transfer Truck Driver, Fall 1986 – August 1987

Ames Department Store, Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities: Customer Service was number one goal making sure all customers had a satisfactory experience. Completed tasks as assigned.

Timeshare Salesperson, PA Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, August 1987 – November 1987

Treasure Lake, Dubois, PA 15801

Responsibilities: Tour Resort, Create interest in the time share recreation model, present the resort to guests, sell the units to individuals not necessarily touring the resort intending to purchase.

Residential Program Worker, Spring 1988

Children’s Aid Society

Responsibilities: Worked with three young men with developmental disabilities. Assisted with daily living tasks providing a better quality of life.

Residential Program Worker, Fall 1988 to 1991

Advanced Inc., Falls Creek, PA

Responsibilities: Worked with three to four men with developmental disabilities and a tendency toward violent outbursts. Assisted with daily living tasks providing a better quality of life.

Real Estate Salesperson/Appraisal Apprentice, 1989 - 1991

Burleigh Real Estate, Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities; Real Estate Appraisal Trainee, Sales; listed properties solicited sellers and buyers, Shown properties, conducted Open House, Qualified Buyers

Camp Cook, 1989 – 1991 (Deer Seasons)

Gallagher/Ogden Hunting Lodge, Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities: Cooked meals and maintained camp during hunting season. Prepared three meals per day for upward of 20 men.

MR Case Manager, (Punxsutawney), April 1992 - October 1992

Clearfield/Jefferson MH/MR

Responsibilities: Civil Service; Monitor and interact with caseload of 100+ families/individuals

Residential Appraiser/Sales Manager, 1992 - 1996

CP REALTY/Realty World Jack West, Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities; Managed Sales Staff, Developed Incentive Programs, Organized Training, Supervised Sales process, Developed Floor Schedules, Wrote Print Advertising, Developed Radio Ads

Residential Appraiser, 1992-1994

Provost Appraisers Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities: Performed Residential Appraisals

Owner/Residential Appraiser, 1996 -1999

Lefort Realty Group Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities; Appraiser, Scheduling, Customer Service, Apprentice Training, Appraisal Review

Chief Review Appraiser, 1999 - 2007

Dynamic Appraisals/The Dynamic Team, Etters, PA

Responsibilities; Quality Control, Apprentice Training, Appraisal Review, Customer Service, Quality Control, Managed Appraisal Office, one of the largest in Harrisburg/Lancaster/York, employed up to 17 personnel at one time.

Owner/Broker/Appraiser, 2007-2008

Realty World Lefort Realty Group

Responsibilities; Appraiser, Scheduling, Customer Service, Apprentice Training, Appraisal Review

Night Audit/Front Desk, 2007-2008

Radisson Hotel, Camp Hill, PA

Responsibilities: Completed Night Audit requirements, Performed front desks duties as needed.

Pastor, May 2008 – May 2015

Emmanuel Assembly of God, Renovo, PA

Responsibilities: Weekly sermon preparation and presentation; Develop and lead weekly worship; hospital visitation, organizing and conducting outreaches to the community; active participation in the Council of Churches; collaboration with the local food bank; ministering at a nursing home and serving the community at local festivals. Funerals and Weddings

Chaplain, 2009

Marketplace Chaplains, Plano, TX 75075

Responsibilities: Visited various workplaces providing spiritual support for workers desiring such support. On-call for work site emergencies.

Photo Tech, 2016

Pa Driver’s License Photo Center, Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities: Took Driver License photos, maintained inventory control of materials, provided customer service.

Volunteer Positions

Van Driver; Living Bread Ministries, Clearfield, PA 16830

Responsibilities: Transported food donations. Stored food. Assisted in distribution preparation.

Christian Education Director, Board of Ministries; Senior Commander of Royal Rangers, River of God Church - Enola, PA - 2005 to 2008

Responsibilities: Room management, volunteer recruitment, teaching, administrative responsibilities, the organization of awards banquets and cooperation with sectional events Position: Christian Education Director, Board of Ministries Responsibilities: Recruitment, curriculum selection, team building, volunteer training, teaching, administrative responsibilities.

RR Area Commander South Central East Section - Clearfield, PA - 1996 to 1999

Responsibilities: Support and encourage Senior Commanders within my assigned area

Men's Ministry Director; Worship Team Member; and Adult Sunday School Teacher, 1996-1999; Glad Tidings Assembly of God, Clearfield, PA,

Men’s Ministry Director Responsibilities: Organize and plan activities with men, encourage men to attend sectional and District activities, Implement Discipleship programs for men. Sunday School Teacher Responsibilities: Plan, Develop and teach relevant lessons for adults on Sunday mornings. Worship Team Member Responsibilities: Led worship on a rotating basis.

REFERENCES

Rev. Timothy Halbfoerster, Lead Pastor River of God Church,

747 Wertzville Road, Enola Pa 17025

Rev. James Pentz, Presbyter North Central Section, Lead Pastor New Covenant Assembly of God

1270 Pinchtown Rd, Montgomery, PA 17752

Rev. George Krebs, Christian Ed. Director PennDel District of Assemblies of God,

4651 Westport Dr, Mechanicsburg PA 17055,

EDUCATION

Global University, Springfield, MO; Ministerial Credentialing Courses

Evangel University, Springfield, MO; Bachelor's in Church Ministries; August 2015

Evangel College, Springfield, MO; Psychology major 1984 to 1986

Moshannon Valley Christian Academy, Houtzdale, PA; High School Diploma; June 1983

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Secretary/Treasurer (elected positions) 2005-2008

PA Council of Real Estate Appraisers: This was a group of real estate professionals from the state of Pennsylvania number over 100 at its peak. The group dwindled after the founder Red Blumenstock resigned/retired from teaching and the group.

Responsibilities: Attend Pennsylvania State Appraisal Board meetings; write report of meetings agenda and disciplinary hearings and actions. Collect and monitor membership dues and organization expenses. Write “White Paper” disputing conduct of the State Board. Meet with Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs.

POLITICAL SERVICE

Fourth Ward Borough Councilman; served 3 years 1990-1993

Clearfield Borough, Pennsylvania

SKILLS

Audio/Video presentations (5 years), Sermon preparations and delivery (6 years), Team Leader (9 years), Microsoft Office (10+ years), Organizational Skills (10+ years)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Real Estate Sales License August 1987 to October 2002 Sales License and Brokers License October 2002 to May 2008 Inactive

Certified Appraiser January 1992 EXPIRED

Licensed Minister June 2015 to Present Licensed Minister with the Assemblies of God

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

My work experience includes a 20-year career in real estate. I began as a licensed real estate sales agent at the end of my career I was a PA State Certified Real Estate Appraiser and a Licensed PA Broker. While an appraiser with Dynamic Appraisals I mentored/managed 7+ appraisal trainees. Our office performed thousands of appraisals every year. in 2008, I changed my career path due to the financial crisis and being lead into full-time ministry.

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