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Steven M. Taylor

214 Court Street
Little Valley, New York 14755

Phone (716) 938-9926

E-mail taylors4@atlanticbb.net

Education

2002 - present           Asbury Theological Seminary

                                    Wilmore, Kentucky

Graduate Studies – Masters of Divinity Program

  • 3.74 GPA
  • Courses in Greek, Hebrew, Systematic Theology, Integrative Studies, Spiritual Formation, Christian Philosophy, Church History, Worship, Technology in Ministry, New and Old Testament, Computers in Ministry, Christian Leadership, Bible Study, Evangelism, Ethics, Music, Preaching, Discipleship

1990 - 1992                 State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, New York

Bachelor's Degree - Forest Engineering

  • 3.47 GPA, Magna Cum Laude
  • Courses in Wastewater Engineering, Water Systems, Surveying, Thermodynamics, Engineering Project Management and Design
  • President’s Honor List – 4 Semesters; Alpha Xi Sigma Honor Society
  • University Student Association Officer; Senior Class Marshall
  • Robin Oak Award for Student Leadership; Maple Leaf Award for Student Service


1988 - 1990                 State University of New York at Buffalo

                                    Buffalo, New York

Undergraduate Studies - Chemical Engineering

  • 2.95 GPA
  • Courses in Statics, Dynamics, Physics, Chemistry, and Calculus


Employment


2003-present              United Methodist Church, Western New York Conference

Pastor                          Little Valley United Methodist Church;
                                    Little Valley, New York


1993 - 2003                 Ecology and Environment, Inc.
                                   Lancaster, New York

Senior Engineer

  • Manage environmental engineering projects throughout the world for private and government clients.  Projects involve storm water, wastewater, and hazardous waste compliance and design.
  • Manage 2 – 6 engineering and support personnel.
  • Management skills include budget control, scheduling, mentoring, personnel assessments, work planning, marketing, and proposals.
  • Computer skills include fluent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook), multi-media presentations, web development (authoring and hosting), and computer modeling


Accreditations


Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry, United Methodist Church, Western New York Conference, Buffalo District

Certified Lay Speaker, United Methodist Church, Western New York Conference, Buffalo District

Registered Professional Environmental Engineer, New York (License No. 075846)

Adult CPR/First Aid Trained (1993 – present)


Church Service and Leadership


Local Church - Bowmansville UMC, Bowmansville, New York
  • Lay Leader (2001 - 2002); Lay Speaker Team (2000 - present)
  • Worship and Celebration Ministry Team Leader (1997 - present)
  • Administrative Board/Leadership Council (1995 - present)
  • Staff Parish Relations Committee (1995 – 1997, 2002-present)
  • Youth Ministry Leader (1994 - 1999)
  • Choir Member, Worship Praise Song Leader

District and Conference Activities - Buffalo District, Western NY

  • Conference Men and Boys Retreat Committee (2000 - 2001)
  • Summer Camp Counselor and Dean, Camp Findley (1990 - present)
  • Friends of Findley Leadership Team, Camp Findley (2001 - present)
  • Ministry Inquiry Process for United Methodist Church (2001 - present) – Certified Candidate Phase

 



Little Valley United Methodist Church
109 Court Street   Little Valley, New York 14755
Phone: (716) 938-6150   e-mail us

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