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I am Gordon Goetsch, a seasoned leader and consultant specializing in Leadership Development, direct marketing, and corporate training with experience across the motor and pool industries, as well as ministry work in South Africa. I have authored hundreds of manuscripts, built and trained high-performing sales teams, and led large-scale projects in construction, education reform, and organizational development.
My career spans executive leadership, cross-cultural ministry, and cross-industry consulting. I focus on identifying customer needs, developing people, and delivering seminars and conferences that empower teams to excel. I bring strong communication, graphic design, and project-management skills to create practical solutions from complex challenges.
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Language
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Work Experience
Leadership Development Consultant at Self-employed / Corporate Consulting – San Antonio and South Africa
April 1, 1991 - November 26, 2025April 1991 to Present: Undertook corporate consulting assignments (WebTpa Inc, Airrosti Rehabilitation); conducted instructional seminars for Leadership Academies; built a team of collaborative marketers for a direct sales model.
Youth Pastor; Senior Pastor at Ministry and Missions – San Antonio and South Africa
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Led local congregations as Youth Pastor and as Senior Pastor (1991–1999). Initiated a mission project in South Africa focusing on church planting, training, and facilitation.
Mission Project Lead / Church Planting Facilitator at Ministry and Missions – San Antonio and South Africa
April 1, 2003 - April 1, 2003Initiated a Mission Project in South Africa - Church Planting, Training, Facilitation.
Full Time Student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS)
April 1, 1991 - April 1, 1991Immigrated to the USA motivated by a career change focusing in ministry goals and objectives; enrolled as a full-time student across various disciplines.
Business Owner / CEO at Marlin Pools and Industrial Gunite
August 1, 1985 - August 1, 1985Managed a team across departments in the retail inground swimming pool industry and in the commercial gunite and construction industry; top-level negotiations with mining and other industrial clients; led industry leadership.
Sales/Sales Management/Director at Imperial Motors/Car Bar
November 1, 1982 - November 1, 1982Facilitated large fleet accounts and private sector sales; progressed to leadership and training roles; launched new dealership branch and handled full general management responsibilities.
Bank Accountant at Barclays National Bank
December 1, 1973 - December 1, 1973Liaised with clients providing leadership and guidance in opening bank accounts, investments and budget management.
Consultant / Leadership Development & Direct Marketing Entrepreneurship at Self-employed (Leadership Development, Direct Marketing Entrepreneurship, Corporate Consulting)
April 1, 1991 - PresentEffectively undertook various corporate consulting assignments (WebTpa Inc., San Antonio, TX; Airrosti Rehabilitation, San Antonio, TX). Conducted instructional seminars for various Leadership Academies. Built a team of collaborative marketers for a direct sales model. Apr 1991 – Present.
Youth Pastor; Senior Pastor at Ministry and Missions
April 1, 1991 - April 1, 2003Led local congregations as Youth Pastor and as senior pastor. Initiated a Mission Project in South Africa - Church Planting, Training, Facilitation. Education reform debates through press and TV media.
Student (Full-time) at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS)
August 1, 1985 - April 1, 1991Immigrated to the USA motivated by a career change focusing in ministry goals and objectives. Enrolled as full-time student of various academic and practical disciplines.
Business Owner / CEO at Marlin Pools and Industrial Gunite
December 1, 1982 - August 1, 1985Managed a team across all departments in the retail inground swimming pool industry and in the commercial gunite and construction industry. Negotiated top-level with Mining Industry and other industrial clients related to commercial gunite applications.
Sales Director / General Manager at Imperial Motors/Car Bar
January 1, 1974 - November 30, 1982Facilitated large fleet accounts and private sector sales. Progressed to leadership and training positions. Promoted to Sales Director and ultimately to General Manager. Launched new Dealership Branch, responsible for all aspects of general management in the retail Motor Industry.
Bank Accountant at Barclays National Bank
January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1973Liaised with clients providing leadership and guidance in opening bank accounts, investments and budget management.
Education
PhD - Theology, Communications, Missions at American International Rheological Seminary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993MA in Communication, MA in Religion Education, MA in Theology, Education, Communications at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS)
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1991Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - American Institute of Diamond Cutting at GIA / American Institute of Diamond Cutting
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013PhD - Theology, Communications, Missions at American International Rheological Seminary
January 1, 1993 - December 23, 2025MA in Communications and Religious Education (MA Comm, MA RE, MA - Theology, education, communications) at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS)
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1991Gemological Institute of America – Diamond Cutting at GIA – American Institute of Diamond Cutting
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Qualifications
Tertiary Education in the Mineral Mining and Production Industry
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Leadership and Training of Sales Forces
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Customer Needs Analysis and High Sales Performance
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Project Management – Swimming Pool, Gunite, Civil Construction
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Corporate Leadership Development through Seminars and Conferences
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Verbal and Written Communication; Authored 300 Manuscripts; Public Speaking
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025PhD - Theology, Theology, Missions
January 1, 1993 - December 23, 2025MA in Communications and Religious Education (MA Comm, MA RE, MA - Theology, education, communications)
January 1, 1985 - December 31, 1991Gemological Institute of America – Diamond Cutting
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Agriculture & Mining
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