Anthony Ceder
Albany,TX
Summary
Mission-driven pastor with more than 20 years of experience. Successful in overseeing large youth ministry. Highly relational and accomplished in preaching. Passion for prayer, cities, evangelism, intergenerational ministry and leading life-changing trips for Christ.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church
08.2014 - Current
- Oversees administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiates special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Serves as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Leads programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Plans and conducts worship services, writes sermons, and works with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Collaborates with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Helps to create welcoming environment for visitors and encourages congregation to offer support.
- Assists with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Provides spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provides spiritual and administrative leadership to church and manages daily operations.
Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church
03.2003 - 08.2014
- Coordinated and attended annual church events to foster and build intergenerational fellowship and outreach.
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and Christ-centered activities for youth.
- Identified and recruited potential volunteer workers.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events, overnight retreats, mission trips, ski trips and adventure trips.
Co-Offensive Coordinator
Panhandle St. University
08.2002 - 03.2003
- Served as Passing Game Coordinator at Panhandle State University during 2002 season.
- Part of coaching staff that took over program that had only won two games in previous three years.
- Helped build foundation that would lead program to back-to-back winning seasons in 2003 and 2004.
- In spring of 2003, experienced clear call to ministry by First Presbyterian Church of Houston.
Graduate Assistant Football Coach
Rice University
08.2001 - 08.2002
- Served as Defensive Graduate Assistant during 2001 football season,
- Part of coaching staff that led Rice to their best season in fifty years.
- Helped Rice go undefeated at home and helped lead them to impressive wins over nationally ranked Hawaii and Boise State.
Recruiting Intern & Grad. Assistant Football Coach
University of Texas
08.1999 - 08.2001
- Served as Recruiting Intern at University of Texas and was eventually promoted to being Graduate Assistant Football Coach.
- Contributed to national success of recruiting efforts that led to 2005 National Championship.
- On-field efforts helped Texas lead nation in pass efficiency defense in 2000.
- In summer of 2001, joined Rice University football staff as Defensive Graduate Assistant Coach.
Pro Personnel & Operations Intern
Minnesota Vikings
05.1999 - 09.1999
- Served as summer Pro Personnel Intern in Pro Scouting Department helping evaluate and grade players across NFL.
- Assisted Football Operations director in all day-to-day activities of Minnesota Vikings Training Camp.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Preaching
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX07.2024
Master of Divinity -
Fuller Seminary & Dallas Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA & Dallas, TX11.2011
Master of Education -
University of Texas
Austin, TX2001
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management/English
University of Texas
Austin, TX1999
Skills
- Sermon Writing
- Small Group Leadership
- Leadership & Staff Development
- New Member Assimilation
- Shepherding
- Disciple-Making
- Congregational Care
- Counseling
Affiliations
Ordained in ECO (Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians)
Hobbies
I enjoy reading, exercising, hosting, watching sports, coaching, travelling, writing, spending time with family and leading life-changing trips for Christ.
Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/anthony.ceder
https://www.instagram.com/anthonyceder/
Sermon Links
Link: https://www.mmpcalbany.org/media/39f6v9j/the-greatest-cliffhanger-in-history
Link: https://www.mmpcalbany.org/media/pgnj4pk/the-day-the-son-was-like-the-sun
Link: https://www.mmpcalbany.org/media/s5tdwf8/stay-gold
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church
08.2014 - Current
Youth Director
First Presbyterian Church
03.2003 - 08.2014
Co-Offensive Coordinator
Panhandle St. University
08.2002 - 03.2003
Graduate Assistant Football Coach
Rice University
08.2001 - 08.2002
Recruiting Intern & Grad. Assistant Football Coach
University of Texas
08.1999 - 08.2001
Pro Personnel & Operations Intern
Minnesota Vikings
05.1999 - 09.1999
Doctor of Ministry - Preaching
Dallas Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity -
Fuller Seminary & Dallas Theological Seminary
Master of Education -
University of Texas
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management/English
University of Texas