Robert John Zemke
Broadlands
Summary
Mission-driven [Job Title] with more than [Number] years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Ashburn Presbyterian Church
12.2020 - Current
- Provide pastoral leadership through preaching, worship planning, teaching, pastoral care, hospital visitation, and conducting weddings and funerals
- Initiated a new men’s ministry, establishing a regular men’s breakfast and discipleship groups
- Created content and led community group studies based on sermon series and began the family ministry
- Facilitated the youth leadership team for the youth group and planned the studies and activities for the year
- Led a discipleship program for the Elders
Interim Pastor
Mattituck Presbyterian Church
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Provide pastoral leadership through preaching, worship planning, teaching, pastoral care, hospital visitation, and conducting funerals
- Developed and implemented new leadership process and elder training
- Led the Elders to establish a new vision for the church
Pastor
Roslyn Presbyterian Church
11.2014 - 08.2019
- Provide pastoral leadership through preaching, worship planning, teaching, pastoral care, hospital visitation, and conducting weddings and funerals
- Plan and lead outreach, such as Explore God series to the immediate community and a monthly Pub Theology discussion in a local bar
- Led Bible Studies, family ministries, and prayer meetings
- Led English service for the Taiwanese Fellowship meeting and their Friday night youth group
Pastor
Glenwood Church
10.2008 - 10.2014
- Provided pastoral leadership through preaching, worship planning, pastoral care, hospital visitation, and conducting funerals
- Recruited and led over 20 people to redevelop the congregation
- Planned and lead outreach events to the immediate community
- Launched a non-profit Arts Center and planned monthly art events
Guest Preacher
Central Presbyterian Church
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Preached seven times, February to September
Associate Staff Member
Priority Associates
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Developed curriculum for a ministry serving 130-150 artists
- Trained leaders through the curriculum every week
- Facilitated a men’s morning group of corporate professionals
- Created and taught evening classes focused on professional skills, spirituality, and cultural trends
Teacher
The Geneva School of Manhattan
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Originated curriculum for courses in Upper School (6th – 8th Grade) History and Bible
- Designed the student government and served as faculty advisor
- Trained students to lead school-wide daily morning meeting
Campus Minister
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
01.1994 - 01.1997
- Milwaukee School of Engineering and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1988-1992
- Discipled students one on one and in small groups
- Recruited and trained small group leaders
- Increased student participation by thirty percent
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Preaching
Westminster Theological Seminary
Glenside, Pennsylvania05.2025
Master of Divinity - undefined
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
South Hamilton, Massachusetts01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Philosophy
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin05.1988
Skills
- Preaching
- Biblically based
- Discipleship
- Spiritual leadership
Timeline
Pastor
Ashburn Presbyterian Church
12.2020 - Current
Interim Pastor
Mattituck Presbyterian Church
09.2019 - 11.2020
Pastor
Roslyn Presbyterian Church
11.2014 - 08.2019
Guest Preacher
Central Presbyterian Church
02.2010 - 09.2010
Pastor
Glenwood Church
10.2008 - 10.2014
Associate Staff Member
Priority Associates
01.2006 - 01.2008
Teacher
The Geneva School of Manhattan
01.2001 - 01.2005
Campus Minister
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
01.1994 - 01.1997
Master of Divinity - undefined
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Philosophy
The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Doctor of Ministry - Preaching
Westminster Theological Seminary