In a ceremony held this month at the GCI home office in Glendora, California, Charles Albrecht was honored for 25 years of service to GCI as a full-time employee. A service plaque and watch were awarded to Charles by GCI president Joseph Tkach and CAD director Dan Rogers.
In 1982, Charles entered Ambassador College in Pasadena, California, transferred for a year to Big Sandy and then returned to Pasadena. As a student he worked in various part-time jobs including landscaping, maintenance, the SEP Orr staff, in food service and the Auditorium staff. He also spent time in Jordan working with the College’s project staff teaching vocational skills and mentally disabled children.
In 1987, Charles was hired full time by GCI to work as a telecommunications dispatcher, while continuing to work on the Auditorium on-call staff. In 1990, he was transferred to the Pastor General’s Office to serve as executive office aide.
In 1993, Charles received a master’s degree with honors in business administration, with emphasis in international business, from Cal State L.A. In 1994, he became the international administrative coordinator for GCI Church Administration International. In 1995, he was promoted to international operations manager. In 1996, he received a certificate in non-profit development and fundraising from UCLA.
In 1996, Charles’ responsibilities were widened to include serving as the US Church Administration and Development (CAD) office manager. That year he was ordained an elder and his title was changed to Manager, Operations and Budget. In 2000, he was given the additional duties of conference coordinator for CAD conferences in the US.
Charles continues to serve full time in these many responsibilities for GCI in the US and internationally. Congratulations Charles, and thanks to you, your wife Susi and to your children for your continuing service to GCI!
Congratulations, Charles! Please know that you are much appreciated by us all.
And a well-deserved honor it is. Charles, you’ve done a yoeman’s job at a mammoth task and if I were wearing a hat, it would be off to you right now. You have my highest respect.
That’s a long time for a man as young as you, Charles! Thanks for hanging in there and faithfully serving in our church family of WCG/GCI. You do a lot for us all, and we appreciate it.
Congratulations, Charles! Thanks for all you do for us.
Congratulations, Charles. Time flies, eh? We appreciate all your good work over the past years.
Bill & Harriet
Congratulations, Charles! Thanks for all you do for the churches.
Dave and Hinka
May you and your new watch last at least another 25 years several times over!
Blessings,
Doug
Congratulations Charles. You and Susi are dear friends and have always been fun to work with. Your hard work is very much appreciated.
Congratulations Charles and Susi! We deeply appreciate you both and are grateful for all your hard work and sacrifices you have made for our denomination and all of us pastors out in the field.
Love you guys!
Mike & Juli
Congratulations & blessings to you & Susi Charles.
A lovely family!
Paul & Leigh Sniffen
Congrats, Chas! And thanks for your many years of exceptional service and, most of all, friendship. It’s an honor to serve along side you. And congrats to Susi as well for all her loving support.
Congratulations Charles and family. We appreciate your dedicated service in the ministry of the Gospel through GCI.
Blessings!
Tom and Sandy
Congratulations Charles, and thanks for all you do. You wear many hats well!
Thank you Charles for the years of service, support, and friendship. Nancy and I have only good memories when we think of you, Susi, Noah, and Hannah. May God bless you with more to come.
Charles–May I add my congratulations to you and Susi. You have been a good friend and are always there when I need help. Its good to know you are always ready and willing to help. Thank you for your service to the ministry.
It’s been said many times already but Sue and I thank you very much for all the work you do with your many-splendored hats that you wear. Hey, at least the job isn’t boring, eh?
Charles,
Congratulations to you and Susi. Thank you for your many years of service to the US and the international ministry. Luann and I have fond memories of our times together.
Charles, congratulations for 25 years! And sincere thanks for your characteristically excellent, yet unassuming and gracious service to so many (me included). You are a gift of God to us.
Congratulations to you Charles! 🙂
Congratulations, Charles! Thank you for all you do. May God continue to bless you and your family as you embark upon a New Year.
Frank & Leslie