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Philip Bjorklund

Bagley

Summary

Mimi and I have taken the tag-line for our lives, "Develop next generation Leaders for Church and Mission" . The Lord has continually placed us together with young adults. We have grown to love the challenges that has presented to us and will probably always look for young adults to mentor.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

Oak Hills Christian College
09.2018 - Current
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Facilitated learning with creation of engaging written and oral assignments.
  • Enhanced student comprehension and shortened learning process through new teaching methods.

Missionary

WorldVenture
01.1981 - 03.2019
  • Trained new missionaries on effectively sharing The Word and in living in an intercultural community.
  • Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
  • Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities in Rwanda and Cote d'Ivoire.
  • Taught in the mission Bible school and Seminary in Rwanda Africa.
  • Directed Journey Corps in Cote d'Ivoire.
  • Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
  • Built relationships with local and international mission organizations for successful partnerships.
  • Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
  • Assisted in development of curriculum for mission trips in assigned regions.
  • Presented mission-related topics at conferences to raise awareness and build networks.
  • Spearheaded fundraising efforts for international mission trips.
  • Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Attended meetings with religious leaders.
  • Participated in various outreach programs.
  • Wrote and delivered sermons.

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology

Denver Seminary
Littleton, CO
05.1981

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN
05.1977

Skills

  • Instructional Practices
  • Tutoring
  • Student Interaction
  • Teaching
  • Student Rapport-Building
  • Reviewing Curriculum

Languages

Swahili
Limited Working
Kinyarwanda
Professional Working
French
Full Professional

Timeline

Instructor

Oak Hills Christian College
09.2018 - Current

Missionary

WorldVenture
01.1981 - 03.2019

Master of Divinity - Theology

Denver Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Ministry

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Philip Bjorklund