RESUME

Rev. Robert J Paquet, Ph.D.

CONTACT INFORMATION

PO Box 285, Callicoon Center, NY 12724

Home Phone: 845-482-5864

E-mail: bowtie1215@hvc.rr.com

Websites: www.cryinginthewilderness.org; www.isjeusweeping.com

CURRENT OCCUPATION

Retired Pastor

Build websites for Christian Ministries

Provide transportation for the Office of the Aging in Sullivan County, NY

Teach Adult Sunday School and Thursday evening Bible Study

Founder of Crying in the Wilderness Ministries - Devoted To Uniting and Waking Up the Body of Christ

SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Administration, Shepherd, Mercy, Teaching, Prophecy

OBJECTIVE
To be an instrument of the Lord Jesus Christ to train, equip and release the saints for the work of the ministry and to be used by the Holy Spirit to encourage true unity in the Body of Christ. (John 17:20 ff) To be available as the Spirit leads to present seminars and workshops related to the objectives stated above. To be available for whatever assignment the Lord may give me to serve Him. "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them" (Ephesians 2:10)

WORK EXPERIENCE - SECULAR (1964 - 1997)

Teaching: Seven years experience teaching Science and Math at the Secondary and College level. Possess a permanent New York State Certification to teach Biology and General Science in grades 7-12.

Clinical Diagnostics: Twenty-six years industrial experience in various administrative and management positions including: Manager of Scientific Affairs, Manager of Quality Assurance, Product Director Chemistry Diagnostics Worldwide, Director of R&D. Managed and supervised professional staff and administered budgets in excess of $600K. A satisfying, diversified and rewarding career which involved opportunities to present Technical and Scientific presentations to the Medical Profession, FDA and industry leaders as well as coordinate Project Management activities between various departments, e.g., R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Quality Assurance, etc. Responsibilities included extensive worldwide travel including successful negotiations with international companies. While on assignment for Bayer Diagnostics I lived in Belgium for six months with my wife and son.

Companies: Coulter Diagnostics, Hialeah, Florida 1972-1976; Technicon Instruments Corporation, Tarrytown, NY 1976-1980; Becton Dickinson Immunodiagnostics 1980-1984, Orangeburg, NY; Bayer Diagnostics (Technicon Instruments), Tarrytown, NY 1984-1991; Schiapparelli Biosystems Inc., Fairfield, NJ. 1991-1997

WORK EXPERIENCE - BODY OF CHRIST

Hankins Assembly of God, Hankins, NY
Sr. Pastor: (June 1998 - February 2005) a small rural church on the Delaware River in Sullivan County, NY. Was given the opportunity to participate in all aspects of ministry from preaching to lawn mowing and was abundantly blessed. Started "The Blessing" food pantry in 1998 with the assistance of two precious brothers in Christ - the minister of the local Methodist Church and an elder of a nondenominational church. During the year - 2000 - over 45 tons of food was distributed - USDA and donated. I have served on the advisory boards of various Christian organizations including: Hope Ministries, a Christian Counseling Ministry, J.O.Y. (Jesus, Others and Yourself), an organization of clergy in Sullivan county interested in promoting unity in the Body of Christ without compromising the infallible word of God - The Bible, and as Pastoral Advisor to the board of the local Women’s Aglow Chapter.  Initiated a new work in Callicoon Center, NY - "John 17:23 Christian Community Center" dedicated to training, equipping and releasing the saints for the work of the ministry, regardless of religious affiliation, and to unity in the Body of Christ. The emphasis of this effort is not to start another "church" but to provide an opportunity to train committed disciples for Christ. All were encouraged to attend the church of their choice. If they had no home church then they will find a caring shepherd at "John 17:23 Christian Community Center”.

Calvary Temple Assembly of God, Wayne, NJ

Associate Pastor - Gift Ministries and Counseling (May 1997 - June 1998) Calvary Temple Assembly of God, Wayne, NJ, a multicultural, multiracial church located in suburban New Jersey with an average Sunday attendance of approximately 1200. There were 10 full time pastors and 2 part time pastors on staff.

Director of Consultants in Christian Living (1993-1997) "Providing Biblical Direction for Life's Opportunities" Founder and co-director with my wife, Gloria, of Consultants in Christian Living (CCL) - "Lay Counseling Ministry". CCL provided direction to and served the various "counseling ministries" of the church which included - New Dawn (a ministry for homosexuals); Turning Point (various support groups); Lay Counseling (marriage, etc.). CCL also provided training for lay counselors. My wife and I were actively engaged in counseling and in the planning and coordination of seminars and outreach programs.

DivorceCare Ministry (1995 - 1998) In 1995 my wife and I organized a DivorceCare support group. We were actively involved as facilitators and in the training of other individuals to work in this ministry. The group met weekly throughout the year. It was a tremendous outreach to the community and numerous individuals, whom the world had forgotten, accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior.

Director, Visitation Deacon/ness Ministry (1997-1998) Worked closely with the Pastor of Pastoral Care to train and equip Deacons and Deaconesses to provide follow up to visitors and visitation to those attending Calvary Temple. This ministry was structured after The Deacon Ministry of Pastor Tommy Barnett, Phoenix First Assembly of God, Phoenix, AZ.

 
OTHER CHRISTIAN ACTIVITIES & EXPERIENCE
ALTERNATIVE CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER, Poughkeepsie, NY - Original Board of Directors and Cofounder - 1986 - 1988 Cochairman of Public Relations and Fund Raising Committees

BIBLE STUDIES (1985 - Present) Organized and conducted a variety of Bible studies at church, home and at work.

HOME GROUPS (1987 - 1991) Home group leader, deacon and elder.  Held weekly meetings in our home which consisted of worship, teaching, counseling, and social activities.

DEACON (1986 - 1990) In a non-denominational charismatic church which started with a few families in 1976 and by 1986 had a membership of 100 - 150. A new building was erected in 1990 and the church membership grew to over 250 - was responsible for training and oversight of Ushers and routine maintenance of church facility.

ELDER (JUNE 1990 - OCTOBER 1991) Responsible for planning and administration of the Budget and Financial Planning - worked closely with the Senior Pastor and four other elders to coordinate all church related activities. Restructured and consolidated all existing loans with lending institutions and established various policies related to accounting procedures and financial responsibility.

DEACON (1994 - 1997) Calvary Temple Assembly of God, Wayne, NJ Treasurer Married & Mature (Ministry to Seniors); Usher; Alter Worker; Sunday School Teacher.

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES I HAVE BELONGED TO: American Association of Christian Counselors, American Association of Clinical Chemistry

EDUCATION
B.S. 1964 Norwich University, Northfield, VT. Major: Education
M.S. 1968 Colby College, Waterville, ME. Major: Science Teaching
M.S. 1969 Rutgers University, Newark, NJ. Physiology and Biochemistry
Ph.D. 1971 University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NB. Major: Medical Biochemistry
Postdoctoral Studies -  University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, FL, and National Institutes of Mental Health, (1971-1972) St. Elizabeth Hospital, Washington, DC - Biochemistry of Aging (Funded by an NIH Fellowship)

BIBLICAL EDUCATION
Biblical Counseling 1994 - Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, Laverock, PA,

Diploma in Christian Counseling 1995 - Modules I & II Pathway of Discipleship

Lay Leadership International's Discipleship Curriculum

Certified Minister 1995 - Berean College, Springfield, MO.

License to Preach 1996 - Berean College, Springfield, MO.

Ministerial Studies Ministerial Diploma 1998 - Berean College, Springfield, MO.

Diploma in Pastoral Counseling 1999 - EMERGE Ministries, Inc., Akron, OH
Ordination 2003 - NY District Assemblies of God

EXAMPLES OF COURSES TAUGHT
Change the World School of Prayer - Text: The Practical Prayer Life by Dick Eastman
Bonds and Boundaries - Marriage course based on EMERGE Ministries Videos by Dr. Richard Dobbins
God's Principles for a Refreshing Marriage - Text: The Marriage Builder by Larry Crabb
The Psychology of Counseling - Text: The Psychology of Counseling by Clyde Narramore
After You Say "I Do"... - A course for newly married and those preparing for marriage

So You Think You Are A Christian

EXAMPLES OF SEMINARS GIVEN
The Role of the Holy Spirit in Counseling
Divorce and Remarriage - A Biblical Perspective
Dynamics and Methods of Biblical Change Family & Marriage Counseling
Joy: The Elusive Fruit
Listening: Two Ears and One Mouth
Resolving Conflict with Others, Yourself, and God
Easter Eyes
Coping with Depression
NETWORK - Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts

REFERENCES
Available upon request

PERSONAL
BORN 1941     BORN AGAIN January 15, 1977     BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT, January 17,1977
MARRIED, 1962     WATER BAPTISM, June 7,1977
WIFE, Gloria    CHILDREN   Three daughters - one son, 11 grand children and 2 great grand children