Adam Johnson
Millington,Tennessee
Summary
Pastor and Program Director with service in ministry at Redemption Community Church and the Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes, The Ranch. Providing Biblical counseling and pastoral care, demonstrating leadership and teaching abilities. Certified by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors since May 2023, with a passion to equip individuals and teams to achieve spiritual and personal growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Redemption Community Church
01.2015 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with fellow pastors to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry with fellow pastors.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve congregation effectively.
- Led mid-week community group to discuss sermon from previous Sunday.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services.
- Mentored aspiring worship leaders through one-on-one coaching sessions, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Counseled individuals and families in formal and informal settings
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to plan worship services that aligned with sermon themes and reinforced spiritual messages.
Program Director
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes, The Ranch
01.2015 - Current
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to children and families.
- Trained staff and volunteers to grow Biblical understanding of counseling and handling issues of children, families, and staff.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with Council on Accreditation and Department of Children Services regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Biblically Counseled teenage boys and their families through family and personal struggles.
- Aided TBCH whole ministry transition to online records retention program and trained staff on how to use program.
Music Minister
Leawood East Baptist Church
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Developed diverse repertoire of musical selections to aid in worship in weekly gatherings.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of weekly rehearsals, ensuring consistent preparation for each service.
- Evaluated effectiveness of worship experiences through regular debriefing sessions, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Led Sunday morning Adult Choir, Praise Team, and Praise Band.
- Co-taught Sunday School
Education
Master of Divinity - Divinity
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Cordova, TN12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2009
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Biblical counseling
- Pastoral Care
- Discipleship training
- Leading Worship
- Leading with Guitar
- Individual Counseling
- Association of Certified Biblical Counselors certified since May 2023
Websites
Affiliations
- Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
- Southern Baptist Convention
- G3
Certification
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors - May 2023
Pastoral Ordination - July 2015
Timeline
Pastor
Redemption Community Church
01.2015 - Current
Program Director
Tennessee Baptist Children's Homes, The Ranch
01.2015 - Current
Music Minister
Leawood East Baptist Church
07.2013 - 12.2014
Master of Divinity - Divinity
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Memphis