dgfortel@yahoo.com
Louisville KY 40207

EDUCATION
Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) Candidate, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, expected May, 2010.
Advanced Theological Studies, Emory University, Atlanta GA, 1981-1982.
Master of Divinity (M. Div.) Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis MO, 1981.
B.A., B. S. Educ. Truman State University,  1965.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Note:  A pastor or interim pastor provides leadership in a congregation including regular preaching, adult teaching on many topics of need, administrative and personnel management, and pastoral counseling and care.)

Interim Pastor, St. John Presbyterian Church, New Albany IN, 2006-2009.
Associate for Ministry Support, National Ministries Division, Presbyterian Church  (U. S. A.), 2005-2006.
Interim Pastor, Buechel Presbyterian Church, Louisville KY, 2004-2005.
Interim Pastor, Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church, Lexington KY, 2002-2004.
Pastor, Valley Community Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis MN, 1991-2002.
Executive Director, Joint Community Ministries, St. Louis MO, 1989-1991.
Interim Pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, St. Louis MO, 1987-1989.
Interim Pastor, Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church, Alton IL, 1985-1987.
Interim Program Director, Thompson Retreat and Conference Center, St. Louis MO, 1985.
Stated Supply Pastor, Rock Presbyterian Church, St. Louis MO 1984-1985.
High School Teacher of French and English, 1965-1969.

TEACHING, SPEAKING, CONSULTING
Teacher-leader, Solo Pastor to Multi Staff Pastor, Montreat Conference Center, Spring 2008 and 2009.
Teacher-leader, First Call Seminar, Synod of Living Waters, February, 2004.
Teacher-leader, New Pastor Seminars, Synod of Lakes and Prairies, Summer 1997-1998.
Teacher-team leader, Interim Pastors Educational Seminars, Presbyterian Church (U. S. A.), 1989-1994.
Preacher, “The Protestant Hour” Radio Program, Fall, 1999.
Retreat Leader for church leaders in many places around the country since 1981.
Conflict Intervention Consulting, Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy, 1987-1991.

REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST