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Anna Brewer-Calvert

Waterloo,IA

Summary

A warm and welcoming pastor with a history of leading congregations on a path of listening, nurturing, and learning together. Skilled in ministry to all ages. Passionate about building relationships and caring for all people. Grounded in the knowledge that all people deserve to be heard and valued. Effective communicator with experience delivering sermons to a diverse group of people. Decisive in overseeing worship services, pastoral care, and special community events and activities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Pastor

Central Christian Church Arizona
Waterloo, IA
11.2020 - Current
  • Designed and planned spiritual lessons, teaching, and sermons to convey love, grace, and care to the congregation.
  • Supported congregational needs, including hospital visitation, grief support, home visits, counseling, marriages, and funerals.
  • Nurtured church operations, monitoring the development of and adherence to, church policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with church boards, other staff, and committees on strategic planning and decision-making processes.
  • Educated the congregation through spiritual formation classes, Bible Studies, and special classes for children, youth, and adults.

Associate Pastor

First Christian Church of Decatur
Decatur, GA
05.2018 - 09.2020
  • Assisted the senior minister in worship planning, Christian Education, youth ministry, and pastor care.
  • Designed and planned lessons, activities, and special events for youth and young adults.
  • Supported congregation needs, including hospital visitation, home visits, counseling, marriages, and funerals.
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling to individuals and families in need.

Co-Regional Youth Director

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia
Macon, GA
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Conducted regular check-ins with volunteer leaders to ensure their needs were met and any concerns were addressed promptly.
  • Supported physical, emotional and spiritual needs of youth through planning and leading Regional Youth Assembly.
  • Maintained regular communication with youth, their churches, and their families about events and services happening throughout the region.

Director of Children's and Youth Ministries

First Christian Church of Decatur
Decatur , GA
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Collaborated with other ministry leaders to create engaging family-focused events and activities.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment that encouraged families to become active members of church community.
  • Created opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's spiritual development through parent workshops and resources.
  • Managed budget and resources for children's ministry department.

Education

Master of Divinity - Religion

Candler School of Theology- Emory University
Atlanta
05-2018

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

University of Mount Olive
Mount Olive, NC
05-2015

Skills

  • Spiritual Care and Counseling
  • Intergenerational Ministry
  • Ability to Relate to Diverse Groups
  • Empathetic Listening & Leadership
  • Worship/Event Planning and Organization
  • Grief & Loss Support

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Pastor

Central Christian Church Arizona
11.2020 - Current

Co-Regional Youth Director

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Georgia
02.2019 - 02.2020

Associate Pastor

First Christian Church of Decatur
05.2018 - 09.2020

Director of Children's and Youth Ministries

First Christian Church of Decatur
05.2017 - 05.2018

Master of Divinity - Religion

Candler School of Theology- Emory University

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

University of Mount Olive

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