R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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STATEMENT OF MINISTRY
My ministry, whether in the church, at home, or in public is to serve God wholeheartedly (Eph. 6:7-8), relentlessly pursue a relationship with God (Rom. 8:13-17, 1 John 2:28), and to worship Him through my life as a living sacrifice (Rom 12:1, Lev. 1). By serving God wholeheartedly my goal is to do all things as if unto the Lord. In my relationship with God I pursue Him as my heavenly Father and I attempt to mimic Him as a child mimics their father. Finally, I strive to worship God through being a living sacrifice by offering up every part of me so that I am completely surrendered to Him. In ministering at a church, I still strive to meet these same goals. Also, while ministering at a church I take a participatory leadership style. By this I mean that I take part in the lives of those involved in my ministry. Not only do I try to lead others by showing or telling them what to do, but I also listen intently and consider input from those who are involved in ministry with me.
PERSONAL TESTIMONY
God’s work in my life began before I even had understanding. I was born into this world with lungs full of holes. (My parents describe my lungs as if they were like Swiss cheese.) The doctors told my parents that it was unlikely that I would survive more than two weeks after my birth. So, my parents along with a group of friends offered me up in prayer. My mother specifically begged God that he would let me live and if he did she prayed that I would be able to use my voice to honor him. God brought about a miracle in my life and completely healed my lungs to the point where I do not have problems with my lungs at all. Later on in life when I was about five or six years old I decided to begin my relationship with God during a Sunday morning service at church. I continued in this child like faith until I was about twelve years old. At this point in my life I was no longer seeking after God, but he still had plans for me. During a middle school retreat God grabbed a hold of me and I decided to recommit my life to him. From then on I have been in a continual relationship with God with both highs and lows as I continue to grow in him.
R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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EDUCATION
2008-Present Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, Colorado Youth Ministry (B.A.), Specialization: Biblical Studies, Senior Year 2006-2008 Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Undeclared Major, Three Semesters Vocal Performance Minor, One Semester 2005 Independence Community College, Independence, Kansas Honors English course 2002-2006 Independence High School, Independence, Kansas National Honors Society Member of select choir and choir: 3 years Parts: Tenor 2, Bass, Baritone Graduated Magnum Cum Laud MINISTRY EXPERIENCE
2009-Present Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, CO Chapel Stage Manager Discipleship group leader 9 guys 2009 Fist Missionary Church, Newton, KS Summer Intern Church of 250 2008 Summer Mission Trip, Juneau, AK
R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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Mission’s music team (electric guitar/acoustic guitar/vocals) Missions team size of 40 Disciple group leader for 9 men 2006-2008 Campus Crusade for Christ, Kansas State Univ. Worship director Team size of 9 Bible study leader Ministry of 100 2007 Emmanuel Church, Abilene, KS Summer intern, youth Youth worship team coordinator Youth group of 50 Church of 400 2006-2007 Emmanuel Church, Abilene, KS Worship team member (electric guitar/acoustic guitar/vocals) Youth volunteer/Youth music coordinator Church of 400
2006 Timberlake Ranch Camp Summer cabin leader Worship team co-leader/member Average camp size a week of 100
R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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Average cabin size 8 2003-2006 First Baptist Church, Independence, KS Youth worship team leader Youth group of 40 Church of 350 MISSION TRIPS 2008 Juneau, AK, Campus Crusade for Christ 2005 China and Mongolia, Youth With A Mission 2003 Mexico, First Baptist Church/Amour Missions
WORKEXPERIENCE
2009-Present Colorado Christian University Service Central, Lakewood, CO Student Staff Responsible for processing transcript requests, contacting those whose requests have issues, and scanning documents into computer system 2006-2008 Kansas State Dinning Center, Manhattan, KS General Employee than Student Manager Responsible for serving food, helping cook/prepare food, customer service, managing general student employees, and trained new employees 2005-2006 B&B Theaters, Independence, KS General Employee Responsible for ticket and snack sales, customer service, starting/stopping films, training new employees on equipment
R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
2008-present, Network of Youth Ministers
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Distance Running Studying Old Testament Law Music Recording Hiking Learning New Music Writing Music
CORE VALUES
Honesty (Deut. 16:19-20) Developing Skills (1 Chron. 25:6-8) Prayer (Phil. 4:6-7) Serving (1 Cor. 9:19) Faithfulness (Matthew 25:21) Humility (Psalm 131:1) Patience (Psalm 37:7-9) MINISTRY CONVICTIONS
A servant’s heart- The minister serves and encourages those they minister to. The minister considers others before themselves. A longing for God- The minister does not get caught up in the duties of their ministry or day to day lives. Instead, the minister puts God first and foremost by spending daily time with the Creator. A longing to grow- The minister has a longing to get better at what they do whether
R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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that is musically, in speaking/preaching, or in their study of the Word of God A heart for the lost/those who break God‘s heart- The minister has the same heartbeat that God has for the lost. The minister seeks to do the work of God’s hands to those who are poor or needy or to train the flock to do so.
REFERENCES
Scott Werner Assistant Vice President for Student Life/Ministry Programs Colorado Christian University 303.963.3376;
[email protected] 180 S Garrison St. Campus Ministries Building Lakewood, CO
R. (Robert) Michael Tuszynski 180 S. Garrison St. Box #60 I Colorado Christian University l Lakewood, CO 80226 Ph: 785.408.0059 l Email:
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Jody Waldrop Pastor to Students and Music Prairie Community Church 303.350.8354;
[email protected] 5976 Stagecoach Ave. Firestone, CO 80504