Rev. David L.

Finnell
6213 Crown Lane
Des Moines, Ia 50311
515-244-6216

Personal Information
Married

Formal Education
Southeast High School Kansas City, Mo
U.S. Army Personnel And Resource Management, Ft Ben Harrison, Indiana
Major: Finance and Accounting (Diploma)
Florida Atlantic University, Ft Lauderdale, Florida
Major : Code Enforcement, (State Certification)
Religious Studies
Interdenominational Theological Center -Atlanta, Ga.
Off Campus Site Center-Biblical Studies
Andersonville Theological Seminary-Camilla, Georgia
Bachelors of Theology
Currently Studying for Masters of Divinity
Currently
Pastor- Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1945 N.E 76th Place Ankeny, Iowa 50021
May 2004 to Present
Duties
Provide Spiritual Leadership to Congregation & Staff
Oversee total Church Program
Prepare & Preach Sermons
Lead Prayer Service & Teach Adult Bible Study
Provide Bereavement Counseling to Families
Make Home visits to Families & Officiate Funerals
Visit the sick & shut in (Hospital & Home Visits)
Conduct Pre Marital Counseling Sessions
Conduct Weddings
Conduct Worship Services at Senior Citizens Residence Center as a Part of
Evangelism Ministry
Administer Sacraments & Baptisms
Preside over all Business Meetings
Provide Leadership & Training to Ministerial Staff & Lay Persons
Provide Music for Worship Services
Accomplishments
Enhance Biblical Teaching & Knowledge to the church
Enhance Music Ministry
Provided Leadership & Improve Sunday School Material
Provided Leadership & Preparation for Ordination of Minister
Provided Leadership in a $40,000.00 Building Parking Lot & Landscaping
Project
Provided Leadership in Purchasing a Van for the Church
Active in outside ministry activities/fellowship with other area churches &
Pastors.
Ordained- 1989
Television & Radio Ministry Experience
Goals- Obtain Master of Divinity
Secular Employment
YRCW Customer Support-Part time
Urbandale,Iowa
August 1998 to Present