BENJAMIN GRAHAM
Fort Gibson
Summary
My ministry objective is to exalt Christ and make Him known throughout the world in every opportunity the Lord has prepared for me, Colossians 3:23.
My ministry goal is to know the truth, defend the truth, and teach people to live in truth, John 8:32, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Corinthians 5:11.
My ministry strategy is the foundational principles defined in Matthew 25:24-40.
My ministry attitude is 1 Corinthians 9:23.
My life perspective is developed around 1 Corinthians 10:31.
I have held leadership positions in a variety of situations, in a variety of vocations, among diverse groups of individuals. In every leadership situation, I have been responsible to provide support for their growth into their specific callings and positions. God has called me to make disciples, that make disciples, as He has called His church. The way that Christ has specifically called me to perform this is by the clear exposition of Scripture so that it can be heard and understood. The Bible provides answers for all the questions, but the Bible must be understood first in its context before it can be then applied to the practical application of every believer. I believe God has called me to preach and teach the Bible so that it can be understood and practically applied to the life of every believer.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AC Mechanic
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2023 - Current
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed issues with HVAC and refrigeration units.
- Worked in strict compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Performed routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems.
- Kept accurate records of work activities, time, materials and faults on work orders.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturers' design specifications to determine HVAC equipment configuration and complete proper installation.
- Supervised and instructed assistants.
- Inspected cooling systems and identified potential problems.
- Repaired and replaced faulty motors, blowers, switches and compressor units.
Interim Pastor
Fellowship Bible Church
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Associate Pastor
Fellowship Bible Church
01.2022 - 05.2023
- 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.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND TEAM LEAD
OKLAHOMA CHILLER CORP
06.2012 - 05.2023
- Installed components to improve HVAC system performance.
- Tested and implemented new technology for preventive maintenance.
- Performed dispatching and scheduling on multiple construction jobs.
- Scheduled sub-contractors for necessary repairs.
- Over saw and performed the diagnostics and preventative maintenance including but not limited to, DST sound inspections, vibration analysis, oil sample analysis, and eddy current analysis.
- Performed chiller complete teardown inspections and service from 50 to 6500 ton chillers.
- Increased longevity of HVAC systems by performing preventive maintenance.
- Completed thorough inspections of supporting electrical systems to assess continuity and locate faults.
- Responsible for scheduling service, technical support for the service technicians, report analyzation for customized reporting, and growth in each technician’s area of the department
- Responsible for customer relationships and sub-contractor coordination.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Responded to customer inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Evaluated final product's overall performance, reliability and safety.
- Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of service calls and customer interactions for training and accountability purposes.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Tested and analyzed equipment design and performance feasibility to determine potential ROI.
- Suggested cost saving proposals on make-versus-buy analysis or alternative sourcing.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Evaluated damage and damage tolerance of new composite material systems.
- Conducted tolerance analysis at system and subsystem levels.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Utilized job-related software to produce outline designs.
- Generated system concepts to satisfy product requirements.
- Responded to problems reported by customers by troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues.
- Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
- Altered and modified designs to meet requirements and eliminate malfunctions.
- Identified deficiencies in mechanical processes to develop improvements.
INTERIM PASTOR
TWIN OAKS BAPTIST CHURCH
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Was responsible for the spiritual care and direction of the church through the experiences and the hardships of the pandemic.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
ARMY RANGER
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Was assigned a variety of positions and responsibilities of leadership among multiple high-profile missions and assignments
- Led and directed individuals to complete the specific objective that we were tasked to do
- Responsible for the care of multi-million-dollar equipment
- Held multiple positions on many combat and high stress missions and situations.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - BIBLICAL EXPOSITION
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
12.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN
04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
Okmulgee, OK04.2013
Skills
- Preaching
- Leadership
- Interdenominational networking
- Biblical Stewardship
- Crisis management
- Mission-oriented
- Work Scheduling
- Electronics Testing
- Design Specifications
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Chiller Experience
- Equipment Replacement
Affiliations
1. Licensed in ministry from the Southern Baptist Church.
2. Ordained in ministry from the Evangelical Free Church of America.
Certification
1. Mechanical Journeyman's License of Oklahoma.
2. Southern Baptist Moving Forward Interim Pastor training.
Timeline
AC Mechanic
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2023 - Current
Interim Pastor
Fellowship Bible Church
02.2023 - 09.2023
Associate Pastor
Fellowship Bible Church
01.2022 - 05.2023
INTERIM PASTOR
TWIN OAKS BAPTIST CHURCH
07.2020 - 05.2021
HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN AND TEAM LEAD
OKLAHOMA CHILLER CORP
06.2012 - 05.2023
ARMY RANGER
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.2007 - 09.2011
MASTER OF ARTS - BIBLICAL EXPOSITION
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
BACHELOR OF ARTS - CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN
Associate of Applied Science - Air Conditioning And Refrigeration
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee
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