Alex Williams
Sheridan,WY
Summary
Accomplished Lead Pastor at Summit Church, passionate in evangelistic preaching, leading worship and fostering growth through discipleship. Spearheaded innovative outreach programs, significantly enhancing community engagement and congregation growth. Excelled in mentoring volunteer leaders, fostering strong community ties, and providing spiritual guidance, demonstrating a profound impact on church dynamics and individual lives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pastor
Summit Church
11.2017 - Current
- Responsible for preaching and teaching the word of God.
- Helped lead worship for Sunday mornings and mid week service.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Strengthened relationships among congregation members by facilitating regular fellowship events and opportunities for connection.
Associate Pastor
Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
- Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Conducted home visits to offer prayerful support during times of crisis or illness, demonstrating compassion towards those in need.
- Delivered dynamic sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today''s Christians.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Mentored youth group members, providing guidance and support for personal and spiritual development.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Youth Pastor
Calvary Church
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
- Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within the youth group.
- Developed strong connections within the local community by partnering with schools, organizations, and other churches on various initiatives.
- Strengthened relationships between families and the church by hosting family-focused events and providing resources for parents.
- Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - Youth Ministry
Oliver Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL05.2010
Skills
- Preaching
- Outreach ministry
- Community Service
- Worship leading
- Pastoral counseling
- Discipleship training
- Mission-oriented
- Small Group Facilitation
- Prayer leadership
- Leadership Development
- Spiritual Guidance
Certification
Ordained elder in the church of the Nazarene
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Summit Church
11.2017 - Current
Associate Pastor
Sunnyside Church of the Nazarene
09.2016 - 11.2017
Youth Pastor
Calvary Church
07.2013 - 09.2016
Bachelor Of Arts - Youth Ministry
Oliver Nazarene University
Ordained elder in the church of the Nazarene
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