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Gary Van Gorp
Married Marietta Burns on December 29, 1972 and we have 7 children.
Education
Diploma in Pastoral Studies 1975 Berean University; Diploma in Bible and Doctrine 1975 Berean University; B.S. Degree in Pastoral Studies 1978 North Central University; B.S. Degree in Religious Education 1978 North Central University; Diploma in Prof. Office Management 1984 Alexandria Technical College.
Ministry Positins
Senior Pastor - Two Rivers fellowship 2001-and continuing Greeley, CO; Sr Pastor - Lighthouse Assembly of God 1994-99 Glencoe, MN; Developed Program for Home Groups/Follow Up Berean Assembly of God 1992 Des Moines, IA; Interim Pastor at Brooklyn Park Assembly of God and Winona Assembly of God 1991 in MN; Administration Assistant Pastor Allison Park Assembly of God 1984-90 Allion Park, PA; Christian Education & Outreach Pastor Alexandria Assembly of God 1983-84 Alexandria, MN; Pioneer Pastor Elbow Lake Assembly of God 1983-84 Elbow Lake, MN; Assistant Manager/Assistant Caretaker Lake Geneva Bible Camp 1982-83 Alexandria, MN; Christian Bookstore Manager at Gospel Supply Center 1980-82 Wadena, MN; Pastor Verndale Assembly of God 1979-82 Verndale, MN.
Secular Employment
Administrative Assistant & Office Manager Koobi LLC 2000- MN & CO; Office Manager & Bookkeeper Spruce Ridge Resource Management 1999-2000 Glencoe, MN; Administrative Help with Remedy Temporary Service Inc. worked at CB Richard Ellis, Reseach Inc., Department 56, Best Buy 1999 all in MN; Security Officer Roland's Security Company 1995-1999 Glencoe, MN; Administrative Help with ADIA Temporary Employment Service worked at Firestone Agricultural Tire Co., Meredith Corp., Farmland Ins. Co., 1992-1994 Des Moines, IA; Clerk, Repairman, and Computer Bresler's Ice Cream Store 1992 Des Moines, IA; Maintenance at South Ridge Mall, General Growth Corp. 1991-1992 Des Moines, IA; Farmhand J & V Van Gorp Inc. 1991 Sully, IA; Food Portioner Juno's Trattoria Restaurant 1990 Pittsburgh PA; Houseparent Medical Institute Minnesota 1977-1978 Minneapolis, MN; Data Processing at Metropolitan Medical Ctr. Hospital 1976-1978 Minneapolis, MN; Jet Mechanic for Federal Government 1974 Des Moines, IA; Factory Worker at Maytag Company 1973-1975 Newton, IA; Telephone Salesman at Van Gorp Manufacturing Inc. 1971-1972 Pella, IA; Construction for Ver Ploeg Farm Supply 1971 Sully, IA; Farm Work/Owner Self-Employed 1966 Reasnor,IA.
Ministry Organizations or Public Service:
Weld County DSS – Building Marriages Committee Member 2005- Greeley, CO; Housing Emergency Service Network Committee Member 2006- Greeley, CO; Northern Colorado Medical Center Hospital Night Chaplin 2006- Greeley, CO; Northern Colorado Medical Center Secretary of Pastoral Care Advisory Committee 2006- Greeley,CO; Weld Evangelical Association Assistant Program Coordinator 2005- Greeley, CO; Faith Community Service Fund President/Chairman 2005- Greeley, CO; RMDC Coaching Team Coach for Revitalization Church Pastors 2003- CO/UT; RMDC Junior Bible Quiz League Assistant Coordinator 2002- CO/UT; Western League Junior Bible Quiz League Coordinator 1995-2001 MN; Glencoe Ministerial Chairman 1995-96 Glencoe,MN; Glory Home School Inc. Advisor Board Member 1994 Des Moines, IA; The DoorWay Inc. Treasurer / Board Member 1988-92 Pittsburgh, PA; Chapter of Church Business Administration President of Pittsburgh Chapter 1985-90 Pittsburgh, PA; Faith Academy Christian School Vice Principle 1980-83 Verndale,MN; West Central Section MN Assembly of God Christian Education Representative 1982-84 for MN; North Central Bible College Married Couples Students organization - position held were President, Vice President, Secretary, 1976-78 Minneapolis, MN; North Central Bible College Student Government Representative 1976-78 Minneapolis, MN.
Honors Received:
Outstanding Young Men of America 1989; Who's Who in American Christian Leadership 1989 from American Christian Leadership Council; Man of the Year 1990 from American Biographical Institute; Who's Who of the Year - 1993 from American Biographical Institute; World Intellectual of 1993 from International Biographical Centre; International Man of the Year 1992-93 from International Biographical Centre; Most Admired Men & Women of the Year 1992-93 from American Biographical Institute; International Who’s Who of Professional Management 1999 from International Who’s Who of Professionals; Who's Who in the World volume 10 from Marquis Who's Who; Who's Who in Finance and Industry volumes 26 27 28 29 30 31 32, 33, 34, 35 from Marquis Who's Who; Who's Who in America volumes 47 48 55, 56, 57, 58 from Marquis Who's Who; Men of Achievement volumes 14, 15, 16 from International Biographical Centre; International Directory of Distinguished Leadership volumes 3, 4, 5 from American Biographical Institute; Personalities of America volumes 5, 6 from American Biographical Institute; International Book of Honor volume 3 from American Biographical Institute; Community Leaders of America volume 14 from American Biographical Institute; 5000 Personalities of America volumes 3, 4, 5 from American Biographical Institute; Who's Who in Religion volume 4 from Marquis Who's Who; Who's Who Among Young American Professional 92-93 from Society of Young American Professionals; Dictionary of International Biography volumes 22, 23 from International Biographical Centre; Men and Women of Distinction volume 4 from International Biographical Centre.
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