Rev. Robert A. Kaylor
Education
Candidate, Doctor of Ministry, Beeson Pastor Program, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY (Current) Concentration in preaching and church leadership. The Beeson Pastor Program is a full-scholarship, competitive doctoral program. Graduation anticipated in December 2012. Dissertation: “The New Pastor: Tasks, Hygiene Factors, and the Breakeven Point for Clergy Transitions in the United Methodist Church.”
Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY (1994). (3.89/4.0 scale) Concentration in homiletics, Christian education and spiritual formation. Membership in Theta Phi (theological honors).
Bachelor of Arts in History, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA (1986). (3.45/4.0 scale) Concentration in 19th century American and military history. Membership in Phi Alpha Theta (history honors) and Pi Gamma Mu (social science honors). Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate.
Credentials
Ordained Elder, Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church (1997). Transferred to Rocky Mountain Conference June 1, 1999.
Ordained Deacon (transitional), Central Pennsylvania Conference (1994).
Certified as “Minister of Youth” through the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (1995).
Clinical Pastoral Education – one unit completed through the Samaritan Counseling Center, Colorado Springs (2003)
Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies – “Clergy as Systemic Leader” training (2005).
Ministry Positions Held
Lead Pastor, Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church, Monument, CO (July 1, 2010 to present).
Pastor, Park City Community United Methodist Church, Park City, UT (July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2010).
Associate Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, CO (2001 – June 30, 2003). Responsible for developing and leading Crossroads Contemporary service, preaching, media, television ministry, teaching, team-building.
Minister with Youth and Young Adults, First United Methodist Church, Colorado Springs, CO (1998 – 2001). Staff position with responsibility for all youth and young adult ministries. Additional duties include preaching, teaching (Disciple Bible, Christian Believer, and other short-term studies), pastoral care, media ministries, and recreational ministries.
Associate Pastor, Allison United Methodist Church, Carlisle, PA (1995 – 1998). Responsible for weekly contemporary worship service (preaching, worship design, and playing in the band), campus ministries (United Methodist-related Dickinson College), youth ministries, pastoral care, and Christian education.
Student Associate Pastor (part-time), Bethany United Methodist Church, Middletown, OH (1991 – 1995). Responsible for preaching, pastoral care, youth and young adult ministries.
Youth Director, Faith United Methodist Church, Bellefonte, PA (1989 – 1991). Responsible for junior and senior high youth ministries.
Additional Ministry Roles
Senior Writer, Homiletics Journal (2002 to Present) – Writing sermons and a column for publication in Homiletics, a bi-monthly journal for preachers with a circulation of 14,000.
Community Spiritual Director, Wasatch Front Walk to Emmaus (2007 to Present) – Provide spiritual guidance and support as well as lead Walk to Emmaus retreat weekends.
Member of Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits (2008 to 2011) – set policies and make recommendations to the Annual Conference in regard to clergy benefits.
Member – Utah Sub-District Leadership Team (2004 to Present) – Team member and planner for the bi-annual Utah church leadership event.
Worship Design Team for Rocky Mountain Annual Conference Session (2009-2010 – Responsible for programming music and playing drums in “Altar Ego,” the clergy band that plays at the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference sessions.
Leader, Rocky Mountain Annual Conference Design Team (2003) – Responsible for coordinating and leading team to design the program and arrangements for the Rocky Mountain Annual Conference in Laramie, Wyoming.
Community Involvement
Founder, "Cops and Clergy" Ecumenical Ministry, Monument, CO (2010) - Developed ecumenical fund and process for transient travelers in conjunction with Monument Police Department and local clergy.
President, Park City Interfaith Council (2004-2006) - Responsible for organizing and leading the community interfaith group, which meets monthly.
Board Member, Recycle Utah (2005-2007) – Served on Board of Directors for non-profit community recycling center.
Leadership Park City Class X (2003-2004) – Graduate of community leadership program which involved learning various social, economic, and environmental aspects of the Park City community as well as networking with business and non-profit leaders.
Park City Mountain Resort Ski Chapel (2003-2009) – Conducted worship services at the resort on Sunday afternoons in rotation with other area clergy.
Baseball Coach, Tri-Lakes Little League (2011) – Volunteer coach with 11-12 year-old boys.
Publications
Homiletics – writing three sermons per bi-monthly issue and the “Senior Writer’s Block” column. Published by Communication Resources, Inc. Circulation of approximately 14,000, mostly clergy, 2002 to present.
Daily Bible Study series, 2006-2007. Daily Bible commentary resource published by The United Methodist Publishing House.
Sourcebook of Funeral Resources. Ten funeral homilies published by Communication Resources, Inc., 2006.
Come to the Manger – Scriptures for the Church Year Series, book published by Abingdon Press, 2008.
The Upper Room Disciplines 2009. Published a week of meditations for this annual publication.
Other Work Experience
Officer, Infantry, Pennsylvania Army National Guard (1984 – 1991). Served in a variety of leadership positions including heavy mortar platoon leader, scout platoon leader, company executive officer, officer candidate school instructor, and assistant battalion intelligence officer. Awards included Infantry Officer Basic Course Commandant’s List (Ft. Benning, GA), Air Assault Badge, and Army Achievement Medal (2 awards).
Radio Copywriter, WMAJ/WXLR, State College, PA (1987 – 1988). Wrote, produced, and scheduled commercials and promotional pieces for AM and FM radio stations.
Historical Interpreter, Gettysburg National Military Park, Gettysburg, PA (Summers 1985 and 1986). Led walking tours of the battlefield for visitors using first-person soldier impressions. Conducted research and lectures on various aspects of the battle.
Family
Married to Jennifer. Two children: a high schooler and a middle schooler
Interests and Hobbies
Outdoor Activities (hiking, mountain biking)
Sports (especially baseball and hockey)
Music (I play the drums)
Reading (especially non-fiction, history and theology)
Writing
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