About Us!

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Dr. Ivan Oliver Hawk Ill

Doctor of Ministry

 

Contact Ivan

 

Phone:

802-355-7408

 

E-Mail: alivefromthecenter@gmail.com

 

Web Site: alivefromthecenter.org

 

 

Educational History

 

Doctor of Ministry

Scripture

Hartford Seminary

 

Master of Arts

Scripture

Hartford Seminary

 

Master of Arts 

Counseling

St Joseph University

 

Bachelor of Science

Management & Psychology

University of Cincinnati

 

Profile

 

Ivan has been in the ministry for over forty years, providing retreats & workshops in 100+ locations.

 A significant portion of his doctoral studies included interfaith dialogue, and Christian, Jewish, and Islamic relations. A course on Christology, including referencing the Quran and the OT & NT, taught by Christian, Jewish, and Islamic professors. A review and study of the sacred writings of world religions made a significant impact on my ministry.

 

Ministry Experience

 

• Administrator of a Retreat Center

• Chaplin of a High School

• Director of Parish Retreats, Missions & Workshops

• Liaison to the Archbishop of Hartford, CT for the Charismatic Renewal

• Diocesan Director of Religious Education, Youth, Young Adult and Special Needs Ministries

• Speaker at Local and National Conferences

• Guest Speaker at Congregational, Universalist Unitarian, and Buddhist gatherings.

• Street Ministry to Young Adults living on the streets.

• Taught Scripture in various places and programs.

• Served as “Color Commentator” with the local Vermont CBS News Director.

• Served as Commentator on Vermont Public Television.

• Served as Guest Speaker on Journey! A Weekly TV program covering topics such as the Holy Spirit

• Served as an Instructor at the Masters level at a University.

 

Areas of Teaching Focus

 

Theology: Sacred Scripture: with a special Interest in Hermeneutics, the Gospels, Christology, and the Theology of St. Paul, particularly his Soteriology: Bible themes such as Faith, Hope, Love Prayer, God's Will, Pro-Life, Soul, GPS—God’s Plan of Salvation, Jesus, Evangelization and other topics.

 

Published Books

 

• GPS God's Plan of Salvation (Amazon)

• Lenten Reflections for Children (Amazon)