Everyone is a Minister of the Gospel
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your acts of kindness, and give glory to your God. Matthew 5:16

Statement Of Call:
We are called by God to be a radically inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social transformation through Jesus Christ.

We are a reconciling congregation welcoming people of all sexual orientations.

2011–12 Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. Chapel Worship with Communion and Singing
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Adult Forum
9:00 - 9:35 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship

Office
Monday–Friday, 9–noon
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545 0239 • Fax 763 546 3109
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763 545 6906

Staff:
Ministers: Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Ed DuBose
Youth and Family Minister: Debra Johnson
Minister of Music: Jerry Rubino
Instrumental Music Coordinator: Paul David Stanko
Office Manager: Peggy Bocklund
Children’s Choir Coordinator: Jane Samsal
Administrative Assistant: Janine Hall
Quartet: Wendy Gennaula, Susan Hofflander, Tom Witry and Max Wojtanowicz
Website ideas or comments? Steve Rossi

Edwin A. DuBose

Pastoral ministry:

2006 Calvary United Methodist Church/Shakopee, MN
Interim Pastor
Helped congregation heal after recent conflict
Dealt with severe financial crisis

2005 – 2006 Faith United Methodist Church/Farmington, MN
Interim Pastor
Turned a $15,000 deficit into a $13,000 surplus in seven months
Remodeled the congregational endowment to attract donations and be more visible
Helped the congregation to heal and reconcile after a difficult pastoral transition

2003 – 2004 Stanton and Christ United Methodist Churches
Interim Pastor
Served a two point call in Rural Minnesota
Helped resolve a long standing conflict between the two congregations
Strengthened stewardship and evangelism programs
Developed Long Range Plan for each congregation

2000 – 2003 Aid Association for Lutherans/Lutheran Brotherhood St. Paul, MN
Agency Resource Manager
Church Relations Specialist
Workshop presenter: Life Discoveries, Parents Kids/Teens & Money, Church Stewardship Program: “Is your stewardship program insane?”
Grant writer for Partnership Grants and Advisory Board Grants
Helped District Representatives with marketing plans, Power Point Presentations and workshop publicity
Achieved Lutheran Brotherhood Agency of the Year in 2001

1996 – 2000 King of Kings Lutheran Church Woodbury, MN.
Pastor of Congregational Life
Preaching and Pastoral Care.
Supervised Youth Director, Children’s Minister, and Pre-school Director.
Responsible for a community outreach program that helped increase worship attendance 33% over three years.

1984 – 1996 St. Andrew Lutheran Church Eden Prairie, MN.
Teaching Pastor
Met annually with Ken Callahan for five years for individual consultation and training regarding the Twelve Keys To An Effective Church.
Supervised Children’s Minister, and Pre-School/Day Care Director.
Organized and led several mission trips to Honduras, Central America.

Weekly religion columnist for Eden Prairie News

Interests:

Teaching Martial Arts. Liturgical Art. Ministry in Central America.