Arthur Chapman
Chilhowie,VA
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. Motivated professional committed to guiding followers of christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering several years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Prepared to bring several-year background to growing community. Seasoned Pastor with significant pastoral leadership and spiritual counseling experience. Strengths include delivering thought-provoking sermons, providing compassionate pastoral care, and fostering community engagement. Have proven ability to inspire congregational growth and deepened spiritual commitment among members. Committed to creating nurturing faith-based environments that encourage personal and communal growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Marion Church Of God
Marion, VA
08.2006 - Current
- Ordained minister in the Church of God.
- 24 years of pastoring.
- 25 years volunteering at the State Mental Hospital, Marion, VA 24354.
- Supervising pastor in training young men into ministry.
- Multiple training leadership courses with certificates from Lee University.
- One unit of clinical pastoral education from James Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.
- Community Christian counseling for 10 years at the Marion Church of God, Marion, VA 24354.
- Psychology 101 at Virginia Highlands in Abingdon, VA.
- Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Mentored new pastors and provided pastoral care when needed.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rich Valley High School
05-1971
Skills
- 24 years of Pastoring
- 25 years volunteering at the State Hospital Institute in Marion Virginia
- 3 certificates and one diploma from Light University
- Training programs at Light University
- Caring for People God's Way
- Breaking Free
- Foundation of Spiritual Care
- Helping Process, skills and working with tough
- Application in mood change and addictions
- Applications in crisis care in relationships
- The Ethics of care and helping ministry in the church
- Marriage Works and Helping Couples God's Way
Timeline
Pastor
Marion Church Of God
08.2006 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rich Valley High School