Bill Chase
Collierville,TN
Summary
I'm an accomplished, conservative Southern Baptist pastor, bringing many years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding God's people in the local church. I've been successful in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care, and preaching. I've been instrumental in contributing to the spiritual formation of members and making disciples. I'm very excited to bring God-given abilities to serve in a loving, growing church.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor of Worship
Covenant Baptist Church
08.2017 - Current
- Oversee worship for church averaging 250+ in worship
- Plan and conduct worship services, write sermons, and work with key church leaders to carry out church mission
- Preach when called upon
- Have officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
- Perform hospital duties and visit shut-ins
- Administrative duties as required
Pastor of Worship
Zion Baptist Church
08.2010 - 08.2017
- Oversaw worship for church averaging 600+ in worship
- Preached regularly in absence of senior pastor
- Performed hospital duties and visited shut-ins
- Organized new church start, which became satellite campus.
- 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
Pastor of Worship
Antioch Baptist Church
08.2001 - 08.2010
- Developed extensive worship ministry, saw 400% growth in five years
- Preached, performed hospital duties, funerals, and weddings
- Founded Christian school, K-12, which grew to over 300 students in 3 years.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events
Associate Pastor
High Point Baptist Church
08.1998 - 08.2001
- Preached and performed all pastoral duties in absence of pastor for many months, developed second worship service, initiated and implemented 3 mission trips to Mexico
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
Education
Master of Arts in Christian Education - Theology & Religious Education
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KYBachelor of Music Education - Music Education, Certification in K-12
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY1981
Earned Master's And Doctorate From Other Institutions - Ministry, Theology
Other Seminaries
Skills
- Preaching
- Spiritual Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Professional-level musical skills
- Staff Leadership
- Children's Ministry
- Mission-Oriented
Accomplishments
- Teacher, Kentucky Baptist Convention regional training events
- Have held several positions in associational ministry
- Awarded Key to the City of Bowling Green, KY for meritorious service
References
- DR. BILL PATTERSON, former DOM, 270-855-9496, billpatterson@greenvalleybaptist.org
- REGINA MERRICK, former church pianist, 270-365-3354, rmerrick.writing@gmail.com
- REV. DOUG HAMBLIN, former pastoral colleague, 270-454-1942, dhamblin@twc.com
- SHERYLL RAGLAND, former secretary, 270-724-1362, mrsmimi5@yahoo.com
Family
I was born and raised in Kentucky. I am married to Brenda Wilcher Chase, from Bowling Green, KY, and I have two married children, Kerry Chase (Greenville, SC) and Kirstie Chase Thrasher (Monroe, TN). My wife and I are the proud grandparents of 8 grandchildren.
Timeline
Pastor of Worship
Covenant Baptist Church
08.2017 - Current
Pastor of Worship
Zion Baptist Church
08.2010 - 08.2017
Pastor of Worship
Antioch Baptist Church
08.2001 - 08.2010
Associate Pastor
High Point Baptist Church
08.1998 - 08.2001
Master of Arts in Christian Education - Theology & Religious Education
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education, Certification in K-12
Western Kentucky University
Earned Master's And Doctorate From Other Institutions - Ministry, Theology
Other Seminaries
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