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biographies
Mr. Kurt Pfotenhauer
Treasurer for Dunamis Ministries
Mr. Pfotenhauer is also senior vice president of Government Affairs for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), responsible for the overall management and implementation of MBA’s legislative and regulatory efforts. In this position, he oversees policy formulation, strategy development and the organization of MBA’s Government Affairs team.
Kurt graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude, where he double-majored in humanities and German. He received a Master of Arts degree in arts and religion from Yale University in New Haven, CT.
Founders of
Dunamis International Ministries
Alan completed his theological training at Eastern Baptist Seminary in 1979 and was ordained into the ministry at First Baptist Church Amherst, MA, prior to his commissioning as a Naval Reserve Chaplain. Alan was called to active duty as a U.S. Navy Chaplain in 1980 where he served aboard the USS Texas, Oceana Naval Air Station (VA Beach, VA), Marine Corp Air Station (Iwakuni, Japan), Chaplain’s Advanced Course (Newport, RI), Sixth Marine Regiment (Camp Lejeune, NC), Chaplain’s School Advanced Course Director, Marine Forces Pacific Chaplain (Camp Smith, Hawaii) and Senior Chaplain (Camp Lejeune, NC).
Alan served as an active duty Chaplain for over 23 years retiring in August, 2003, at the rank of Captain while serving as the Executive Assistant to then Chief of Navy Chaplains, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black. Since September, 2003, Alan has served as Chaplain Black’s Chief of Staff in the Office of the U.S. Senate Chaplain.
Sally has ministered along with Alan throughout their years in the Navy in leading small group Bible studies for women. From 1993-2004 she organized three Marches for Jesus in Newport, RI, and National Day of Prayer events in NC and VA. She finds great joy in teaching the Word of God, mentoring younger women, participating in prayer ministries, and speaking at retreats.
Since September, 2005, Alan has also served as the part time English Ministry Pastor at International Calvary Church in Springfield, VA. He is a 1986 graduate of Princeton Seminary (Th.M. in Religion and Culture) and a 1997 graduate of Gordon-Conwell Seminary (D.Min. in Christian Spirituality). The Keirans have been married since 1974 and have two children, Jennifer and John. The Keirans presently reside in Springfield, Virginia.
Marriage Coaching and Training Associates
Jeff and Jill have enjoyed nearly 21 years of happy marriage sprinkled with some periods of stress and conflict. Recent positions in leadership of a community marriage initiative and two national marriage ministries have provided opportunities to learn tools and skills that have helped them, and
The Williams provide marriage coaching, training and consultation for couples and churches. They are certified to teach several relationship curricula and to use several different assessments. They provide training and oversight to other marriage coaches.
‘We are passionate about preventing unnecessary pain in relationships, and to help couples and individuals enjoy abundant pleasure and purpose in their marriage, family and friendships. Openness about our own relationship helps other couples to be open about theirs.”
The Williames reside in Maryland. Jeff leads Grace & Truth Relationship, and Jill serves as VP of Operations. They also serve as co-directors of the marriage ministry for Dunamis International Ministries. Jeff and Jill will be thrilled by any opportunity to help you to grow or heal your marriage or family relationships.
Contact Jeff at Jeff@dunamisweb.us , Jill at Jill@dunamisweb.us , or phone (301) 515-1218.