John Loudermilk
Mount Washington,USA
Summary
Professional with significant experience and readiness for pastoral leadership. Skilled in delivering meaningful sermons, providing spiritual guidance, and fostering supportive community. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and responsiveness to changing needs. Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Radiant Life Church of God
04.2012 - Current
- As Pastor, I am responsible for creating, coordinating, managing, and directing evangelism, discipleship and worship service ministries
- I support, supervise, and manage staff
- I work with various personality types and leadership styles to achieve common goals
- The congregation we serve has grown spiritually and numerically as a result of our ministry
- I am guiding the church in the discovery and fulfillment of its calling and mission, including casting God’s vision, encouraging spiritual development, and expanding the congregation’s participation in our community
- Provide pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Director of Student Ministries
Dixie Valley Church Of God
11.2009 - 03.2012
- I coordinated monthly activities and weekly services for children and youth
- I was responsible for promoting State and International programs
- I worked closely with the Pastor being involved with evangelism, discipleship, planning Sunday worship services, and speaking
- I assisted in community affairs as a public relations arm of the church
- Managed budgets for various programs within the department, ensuring financial efficiency without sacrificing program quality or impact on participants.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating relevant and relatable ministry topics into weekly sessions.
Pastor of Student Ministries
Bethesda Church Of God
08.2006 - 10.2009
- Evaluated current curriculum materials to ensure relevancy, theological alignment, and age-appropriateness for the target audience.
- Implemented a discipleship program that encouraged spiritual growth, accountability, and deepened relationships among students.
- Increased parent involvement by creating clear communication channels and hosting regular meetings to discuss ministry updates.
- Built strong connections with local schools through regular campus visits, strengthening the bridge between church life and daily experiences for students.
Pastor
Nicholasville Church of God
09.2004 - 11.2005
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Director of Campus Safety
Lee University
08.2000 - 08.2004
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Established Standard Operating Procedures for officers
- Created weekly activity reports to be submitted to Vice President for Operations
- Promoted cooperation with local law enforcement
- Assisted with preparations of security staffing for special events such as Lee Day, Homecoming and Graduation
- Transmitted monthly Incident Reports to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations
Pastor of Student Ministries
Solid Rock Church of God
09.1997 - 10.1999
- Implemented a discipleship program that encouraged spiritual growth, accountability, and deepened relationships among students.
- Organized successful outreach events, fostering meaningful connections between students and their community.
- Empowered students to take on leadership roles in the ministry, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among the youth population.
- Provided pastoral care to students during times of crisis or personal struggle, offering guidance and support grounded in biblical principles.
Pastor
Willacoochee Church of God
08.1996 - 02.1997
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pastor
Perry Church of God
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
Youth Pastor
Fitzgerald Church of God
02.1993 - 08.1994
- 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.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
Youth Pastor
Oxford Church of God
01.1991 - 02.1993
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Taught and counseled youth 7th through 12th grade.
- Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
- Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Christian Leadership
Lee University
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Mission-oriented
- Disciple-making
- Administration skills
Related Experience
- Kentucky Church of God State Council, 2016-2022, 2024-present
- Kentucky Church of God District Overseer, 2012-present (Louisville Central District)
- Kentucky Church of God Youth and Discipleship Board, 2014-2016
- Kentucky Church of God USA Missions Board, 2012-2014
- Television and radio broadcast Speaker
- Youth Camp and Conference Speaker
- Recording Artist
- London, England, Studied Psychology and human development at the Anna Freud Center.
- Chiang Mai, Thailand, Explored cultural sites and visited typical neighbors to gain insight about Thai life.
- Gallop, New Mexico-Navajo Reservation, Visited and studied sites of cultural and historical significance learning about the social context of the Navajo life.
Certification
- Exhorter: January 15, 1991
- Licensed Minister: June 1, 1992
- Ordained Bishop: October 22, 2001
Timeline
Pastor
Radiant Life Church of God
04.2012 - Current
Director of Student Ministries
Dixie Valley Church Of God
11.2009 - 03.2012
Pastor of Student Ministries
Bethesda Church Of God
08.2006 - 10.2009
Pastor
Nicholasville Church of God
09.2004 - 11.2005
Director of Campus Safety
Lee University
08.2000 - 08.2004
Pastor of Student Ministries
Solid Rock Church of God
09.1997 - 10.1999
Pastor
Willacoochee Church of God
08.1996 - 02.1997
Pastor
Perry Church of God
08.1994 - 08.1996
Youth Pastor
Fitzgerald Church of God
02.1993 - 08.1994
Youth Pastor
Oxford Church of God
01.1991 - 02.1993
Bachelor of Science - Christian Leadership
Lee University
- Exhorter: January 15, 1991
- Licensed Minister: June 1, 1992
- Ordained Bishop: October 22, 2001
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty University
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