- Avid Reader
- I have a passion for history, especially religious history
- Strategy Games - Chess, Table Top Role-Playing Games
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
DAVID WESLEY LEMBURG
Savannah
Summary
Dedicated priest with a unique combination of leadership abilities and strategic thinking. Passionate about continuous learning and personal growth, fueled by a supportive community environment. Solid background in educational theory and policy, well-equipped to coordinate teams and manage resources. Strong emphasis on Judeo-Christian values. Eager to apply and further develop leadership and organizational skills in the role of Welcome Center Lead.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rector
St. George’s Episcopal Church
09.2018 - Current
- I have served as the parish priest, meeting people in the midst of their trials and joys of life, from birth to end of life issues
- I led worship before, during and after the pandemic, helping the congregation adapt as needed, including moving services online or outdoors
- I have also been working on a neighborhood homeless initiative with local pastors and this congregation
Vicar
St. Patrick’s
09.2017 - 09.2018
- I provided the sacraments, a bible study, managed their social media presence and updated their website, and helped them modernize their infrastructure
- I also interfaced with the leaders of the Roman Catholic church who rented the church for Saturday evening Mass while their new church was being constructed
Rector; Assistant Rector
Mediator – Redeemer
03.2015 - 08.2017
- As Rector, I worked to rekindle my relationship with the congregation and the relationship between the congregation and the local community
- I have worked with the vestry to make improvements to the buildings to ensure it is a welcoming environment as newcomers arrive
- Before, I worked as team ministry as part of my first cure in the priesthood
Associate Priest
Episcopal Church of West O’ahu
01.2014 - 10.2014
- I was called to assist during an interim period
- Five missions, along with their associated ministries (schools, food pantries, elder care etc.), merged to form a multi-site ministry
- While there, I worked with a team of clergy and lay people to provide sacramental and other priestly support to an emerging ministry
- The collaboration allowed us to serve within our gifts, while learning from one another
Protestant Chaplain
Armed Forces Retirement Home
10.2010 - 09.2013
- As Chaplain, I planned and provided many worship services, often working with families to honor a loved one’s life
- Regularly providing pastoral care to veterans was a joy, as I enjoy this ministry as well as the stories many veterans have
- I also led offerings on spirituality and wellness for residents and staff
- I helped individuals with their own spiritual beliefs regardless of denomination or religious background
- As Protestant Chaplain, I was responsible for all residents except the Roman Catholic residents (who had their own chaplain)
- My work and relationships included staff and residents who were Christian, Jewish, Humanist, and Atheist
Vicar
Holy Trinity Mission
03.2006 - 09.2009
- It was an honor to begin my ordained ministry with a dual-point call
- While assisting at Mediator-Redeemer, I also served as Vicar at Holy Trinity
- These two communities helped me to learn the nature of congregational life
Chaplain
Cabrini Medical Center
08.2002 - 05.2004
- I visited all non-Roman Catholic patients at this hospital
- (The Roman Catholic patients had their own chaplain.)
- This included immigrants and international visitors
Education
Masters of Divinity -
General Theological Seminary
01.2004
Clinical Pastoral Education -
New York Health Harbor VA Hospital
01.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas01.2001
High School -
Subiaco Academy
Subiaco, AR01.1993
Skills
- Church Leadership
- Administration
- Troubleshooting
- Small group facilitation
- Spiritual care
- Accreditation compliance
- Accurate recordkeeping
- Pre-marital counseling
- Records maintenance
- Biblical Knowledge
- Disaster response
- Pastoral care
Accomplishments
- Achieved a 10% growth in membership and a 30% growth in giving by completing stewardship program in 2024 with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 12+ volunteers who work as staff members.
- Used Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point to develop member tracking spreadsheets and documents.
- Documented and resolved a aging computer system which led to improved and digitize our records system.
- Collaborated with team of members in the development of emergency storm shelter for the homeless.
Hobbies and Interests
- Hospitality: My friends and family would be quick to note my love for hosting friends; sharing a meal or drinks inevitably deepens these connections.
- Chess: I am an avid chess player. More often than not this means competing against ‘Henri’ the computer player.
- History of Religion: I enjoy learning about the languages used in Judeo-Christian religion and the interconnectedness of the religions of First Nation people and early Christian converts.
Awards
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Scouting provided a community and met several interests in my youth.
- National Defense Service Medal, Navy 'E' Ribbon, Serving my country was important to me; my time in the Navy solidified my appreciation for hierarchy.
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification - Arkansas, Virginia, California, Mississippi, Georgia
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Arkansas, Virginia, California, Mississippi, Georgia
- First Aid Certification - Arkansas, Virginia, California, Mississippi, Georgia
- Emergency Response Leader - NYC Disaster 2001
Interests
Timeline
Rector
St. George’s Episcopal Church
09.2018 - Current
Vicar
St. Patrick’s
09.2017 - 09.2018
Rector; Assistant Rector
Mediator – Redeemer
03.2015 - 08.2017
Associate Priest
Episcopal Church of West O’ahu
01.2014 - 10.2014
Protestant Chaplain
Armed Forces Retirement Home
10.2010 - 09.2013
Vicar
Holy Trinity Mission
03.2006 - 09.2009
Chaplain
Cabrini Medical Center
08.2002 - 05.2004
Clinical Pastoral Education -
New York Health Harbor VA Hospital
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Arkansas
High School -
Subiaco Academy
- CPR/AED Certification - Arkansas, Virginia, California, Mississippi, Georgia
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - Arkansas, Virginia, California, Mississippi, Georgia
- First Aid Certification - Arkansas, Virginia, California, Mississippi, Georgia
- Emergency Response Leader - NYC Disaster 2001
Masters of Divinity -
General Theological Seminary
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