Wayne Alan Kofink

Background

Kofink, Wayne Alan was born on April 21, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Lawrence Howard and Catherine Elizabeth (Szlavik) Kofink.

Education

Bachelor of Music, Roosevelt University, 1971. Master of Divinity, Lutheran School Theology, Chicago, 1976. Bachelor in Philosophy, Florida International University, 1981.

Master of Science Adult Education, Florida International University, 1985. Doctor of Education, Florida International University, 1991. Postgraduate, Westminster Choir College, 1982.

Postgraduate, St. Thomas University, 1985.

Career

Choir director Ascension Lutheran Church, Chicago, 1971-1973. Pastor Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Miami, Florida, 1977-1998. Lecturer religious studies Florida International University, 1986-1998.

Interim pastor St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 1993. Pastor Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Ocala, Florida, since 1998. Secretary, vice president Lutheran Campus Ministry of Dade County, Miami, 1979-1985.

Member Florida Synod Worship Consultation, Tampa, 1988-2002. Trustee Guardian Shepherd Lutheran School, Coral Gables, Florida, 1990-1998. Adjunct South Florida Center for Theological Studies, Miami, 1995-1998.

Chair Dade-Monroe conference Evangelical Lutheran Church American, 1996-1998. Instructor Leadership Program for Musicians, 2000-2002, Luther Hostel. Adjunct professor Florida Southern College, 2004.

Achievements

• Wayne Alan Kofink has been listed as a noteworthy Minister by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member advisory committee Miami-Coral Park Adult Education Center, 1988-1993. Member Marion Oaks Civic Association, Ocala Civic Theater Golden Troupers. Member Society Biblical Literature, Liturgical Conference, Spiritual Directors International, American Society Church History, Greater Ocala Ministerial Association.

Connections

Father:

Lawrence Howard Kofink

Mother:

Catherine Elizabeth (Szlavik) Kofink