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Dr. Richard Brink

Harrisburg

Summary

With over fifty years of ministry experience in all types of settings, I could enhance the growth experience for students of many different learning tracts. I have done evangelism on a secular campus, street ministry in major cities, youth pastoring, senior pastor for over 20 years, State of Maine prayer leader, regional revival meetings and prayer throughout the Northeast, ministry school pastor, online courses and podcasts, radio shows, mission trips to 5 continents and much more. I have extensive Biblical Studies expertise along with a considerable background in science and history.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Eastgate Revival Ministries
05.2021 - Current
  • Mentored young leaders through internships, focus groups, and in-house and online courses at GCSSM and the Greenhouse in Harrisburg
  • Helped six churches launch or transition with new pastors in New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania
  • Led many regional prayer events in our region and also at five locations in Maine.
  • Did yearly Awakening Tours to historic revival sites in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania with 45 passenger coaches
  • helped lead roundtables and network events in our region and in New England.
  • Produced three publications including my thesis on Strategies for Spiritual Transformation of the Northeastern United States.
  • Preached at many locations around the Northeast

Ministry School Pastor

Global Celebration
06.2013 - 05.2021
  • Ministered to the spiritual needs of hundreds of students
  • Taught on various Biblical topics to year 1 and year 2 students
  • Some topics taught...Great Awakenings, The 13 Ministry Gifts, Dangers of Progressive Christianity, Celtic Christianity, Regional Intercession, Prophetic Ministry and Dream Interpretation, God's Will for Your Life, Eschatology, Twelve Ways God Speaks to us.
  • Mentored third year students in pastoral tracts
  • Took teams to minister at various churches and in the marketplaces of the major cities of the Northeast
  • Helped on missions trips to Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, Romania, and Nicaragua.
  • Helped GCSSM transition to an online school with students in 30 nations.


Senior Pastor

Mountaintop Christian Fellowship
06.1992 - 06.2012
  • Led weekly worship services, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
  • Developed sermon content, addressing relevant topics for diverse congregational needs.
  • Provided pastoral care, supporting members during personal challenges and crises.
  • Coordinated church events, enhancing fellowship among congregation members and families.
  • Mentored church staff, promoting leadership development and effective ministry practices.
  • Collaborated with church leadership on strategic planning for future growth initiatives.
  • Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
  • Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.

Secondary School Teacher

Messalonskee High School
09.1999 - 06.2001
  • Developed engaging lesson plans using diverse teaching methods and materials.
  • Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and projects to track progress.
  • Taught Physical Science with 8th graders.
  • Taught Geometry to 10th Graders
  • Permanent substitute teacher at Messalonskee High School.

Assistant Pastor

Mountaintop Christian Fellowship
01.1976 - 06.1992
  • Was Youth Pastor for the first 10 years conducting home Bible Studies, Sunday School Classes, outreaches and outdoor group activities
  • Assisted in hospital visitation, pastoral care and preaching
  • Went with teams on mission trips to Africa, India, the Philippines, Israel and Indian Reserves.
  • Participated with regional prayer events and conferences

Secondary School Teacher

Lighthouse Christian School
09.1978 - 06.1983
  • Taught Science, Math and History to all 4 high school classes at a small christian school at our church. It was accredited with the state of Maine.
  • Included with this an additional course on forestry and nature as part of the Biology Class.

Education

Doctor of Ministry - Apostolic Leadership And Applied Theology

Wagner University
Pasadena, CA
04-2025

Master of Science - Education

Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05-1975

High School Diploma -

High Point Regional High School
Sussex
06-1971

Skills

  • Leadership development
  • Team mentoring
  • Strategic visioning
  • Global perspective
  • Consulting
  • Pastoring
  • Historical revival expertise
  • Action Research expertise

Affiliations

Evangelism Chairman- Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship (1974-1975)

References

References available upon request.

Education and Training

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Timeline

CEO

Eastgate Revival Ministries
05.2021 - Current

Ministry School Pastor

Global Celebration
06.2013 - 05.2021

Secondary School Teacher

Messalonskee High School
09.1999 - 06.2001

Senior Pastor

Mountaintop Christian Fellowship
06.1992 - 06.2012

Secondary School Teacher

Lighthouse Christian School
09.1978 - 06.1983

Assistant Pastor

Mountaintop Christian Fellowship
01.1976 - 06.1992

Doctor of Ministry - Apostolic Leadership And Applied Theology

Wagner University

Master of Science - Education

Thomas College

Bachelor of Science - Forestry

University of Maine

High School Diploma -

High Point Regional High School
Dr. Richard Brink