Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Adrian Avery

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
Jacksonville,AR
14
years of professional experience

Experienced pastoral leader with strengths in counseling, spiritual guidance, and crisis management. Skilled in public speaking, multicultural sensitivity, and coordinating meaningful ministry support.

Work History

Associate Pastor

1 Year 2 Months
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church | 06.2012 - 08.2013
  • Supported pastoral care through counseling, prayer, and spiritual guidance for church members.
  • Delivered scripture-based sermons and assisted with worship service preparation.
  • Coordinated Bible study sessions, fellowship events, and ministry meetings.
  • Visited sick and homebound members to provide encouragement and support.
  • Managed communication with ministry volunteers and ensured smooth event execution.

Chaplain

4 Years 5 Months
Glades Correctional Facility | 11.1999 - 04.2004
  • Provided pastoral counseling and spiritual support to incarcerated individuals across diverse faith backgrounds.
  • Conducted worship services, Bible studies, and religious education programs within secure facility settings.
  • Coordinated clergy visits, volunteer services, and faith-based accommodations in compliance with correctional procedures.
  • Guided religious programming logistics, ensuring timely access to services, materials, and approved faith resources.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Documented inmate spiritual requests, referrals, and sensitive case information with accuracy and confidentiality.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Blessed Hope Bible College | Tampa, FL | 03-2002
  • Honoree of [Adrian Avery]
  • 3.8 GPA
  • Awarded Suma Cum Lada

Skills

Pastoral counseling
Wedding officiation
Organizational leadership
Spiritual leadership
Pastoral care
Church planting
Mission-oriented
Leadership development
Public speaking
Multicultural sensitivity
Crisis management
Addiction recovery
Disaster response
Ministry evaluation
Sermons preparation

Timeline

Associate Pastor

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church
06.2012 - 08.2013Read More

Chaplain

Glades Correctional Facility
11.1999 - 04.2004Read More

Blessed Hope Bible College

Master of Arts from Theology
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Adrian Avery