Alvin Dickson
Richmond,CA
Summary
Seasoned professional with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Antioch Baptist Church of Richmond Ca
Richmond, California
02.2014 - 09.2026
- Preached weekly sermons for Antioch Baptist Church congregation in Richmond
- Provided pastoral counseling for church members and families
- Taught Bible study and discipleship classes for church groups
- Visited sick and homebound members across Antioch Baptist Church community
- Coordinated baptism services and membership preparation at Antioch Baptist Church
- Guided church leadership meetings to foster collaborative ministry planning and vision alignment.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and professional development to enhance pastoral skills and community outreach.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Managed team activities and resource allocation to ensure seamless ministry operations and meet congregational needs.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
Pastor
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Fresno, California
07.2003 - 02.2014
- Preached weekly sermons for Antioch Baptist Church congregation in Richmond
- Led worship services and communion at Antioch Baptist Church in Richmond
- Provided pastoral counseling for church members and families
- Provided pastoral counseling for members facing grief, conflict, and spiritual needs.
- Guided Bible study sessions and discipleship teaching for church members.
- Visited sick, elderly, and homebound members within Richmond community.
- Coordinated outreach efforts with church leaders and local ministry partners.
- Mentored deacons, ministry volunteers, and lay leaders in church service.
- Supported church administration through planning, communication, and pastoral oversight.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Oversaw daily operations of the ministry, ensuring smooth functioning and effective communication.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
Education
M.D. - Theological Studies
Bible Based School of Theology
Stockton , California 04.2008 - 11.2013
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice For Juvenile
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 08.1979 - 06.1981
General High School Studies High School Diploma
Oakland Technical High School
Oakland , CA 09.1976 - 06.1979
Skills
- Sermon preparation
- Biblical interpretation
- Pastoral counseling
- Church budgeting
- Biblical exegesis
- Church administration
- Liturgical planning
- Community outreach
- Church management systems
- Ministry leadership
- Worship planning
Timeline
Pastor
Antioch Baptist Church of Richmond Ca
02.2014 - 09.2026
M.D. - Theological Studies
Bible Based School of Theology
04.2008 - 11.2013
Pastor
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
07.2003 - 02.2014
Associate of Arts - Administration of Justice For Juvenile
San Diego State University
08.1979 - 06.1981
General High School Studies High School Diploma
Oakland Technical High School
09.1976 - 06.1979