Bishop Lindsay E. Jones
4053 Portland Ridge Drive Florissant,MO
Summary
Transformative leader in church revitalization, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning, impactful communication, and spiritual formation. Proven ability to enhance church health and engage congregations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Interim Pastor
Christ Temple Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
Omaha, NE
02.2022 - 05.2025
- Led Church ReVisioning strategic initiative that mobilized church leadership to embrace ministry growth, church engagement and community outreach.
- Led weekly worship services, delivering impactful sermons to foster spiritual growth.
- Boosted digital presence and accessibility of church teachings by launching redesigned website and engaging social media platforms.
- Recruited permanent pastor who continued the progress of the church.
Interim Pastor
Grace Fellowship Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
Kansas City, KS
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church that was in transition and mourning due to untimely death of its beloved pastor.
- Enhanced congregation's spiritual growth through weekly delivering of thought-provoking but comforting messages. sermons.
Presiding Bishop
Northcentral Diocese Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
St Louis, MO
10.2007 - 09.2024
- Oversight of pastors and churches in the states of Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Tennessee.
- Initiated strategic planning and implementation to guide yearly focus on Diocese priorities; emphasizing church growth, church health, and support of pastors.
- Strengthened local churches attendance and participation in Diocese Conventions programs and events.
- Oversaw financial management of the diocese budget, ensuring responsible stewardship of funds and resources.
- Executed other administration and management of key Diocese departments and functions.
President
Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
Headquarters: Jackson, MS
07.2016 - 07.2024
- Led strategic planning initiatives enabling the denomination to pursue its "Top Five Strategic Priorities" of Revitalizing plateaued churches, Starting new churches, Attracting young adults to churches, Cultivating next-generation ministers, and Resolving conflict in churches.
- Monitored financial management, ensuring financial integrity and resource allocation aligned with organizational goals (in concert with Board of Bishops and senior financial officers).
- Emphasized spiritual renewal and deeper spiritual intimacy.
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
St Louis, MO
11.2007 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented strategic programs to enhance church engagement and participation.
- .Delivered weekly expository messages, impacting lives and fostering discipleship.
- Evaluated ministry effectiveness through Full Church Assessment consulting.
- Led pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
Presiding Bishop
Eastern Diocese Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
Norfolk, VA
11.1996 - 09.2007
- Lead Diocese renewal and revitalization through the "E-A-S-T" strategic initiatives: Evangelism, Administration, Spiritual Unity, Training.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored pastors as they effectively served the needs of the congregations in states of Virginia, Delaware, Washington, D.C. and New York.
- Oversaw DIocese operations, ensuring alignment with denominational goals and ideals.
- Experienced numeric growth in membership and finances.
Interim Pastor
Emmanuel Chapel Church of Christ (Holiness)USA
Hampton VA
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Led interim revitalization of church while church was in transition.
- As Presiding Bishop, recruited a successor pastor.
- Positioned church to complete under the new pastor it building project that had been stalled for decades.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
Executive Pastor/ Resident Consultant
Agape International Church
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2003 - 09.2005
- Led strategic planning sessions to align church initiatives with community needs.
- Developed peer mentoring relationship with Senior Pastor as he guided the church and his life through challenging times.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for client staff, enhancing their skills and knowledge in key areas.
National Church Health Coordinator
Church of Christ Holiness (USA)
09.2003 - 09.2005
- As a Senior Consultant with New Church Specialties, assisted the denomination in coordinating at the National level a robust emphasis in church health assessments, coaching, and consulting.
- Conducted regional (Diocese) church health training events.
- Executed a successful National Church Health Conference that recruited and trained denominational leaders to serve churches at the grassroots levels as coaches and consultants.
Senior Pastor
First Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
Norfolk, VA
12.1996 - 09.2003
- Led church revitalization and turnaround through establishing mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
- Mobilized volunteers and fostered leadership development within church ministries.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Experienced numeric and financial growth.
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
St Louis, MO
09.1993 - 09.1996
- Led notable church revitalization and turnaround, experiencing membership increases from 45 to 125, and average attendance increase from 25-30 to 75-100.
- Fostered spiritual growth and community outreach initiatives.
- Conducted enhanced worship services and Midweek family-oriented fellowship, bible study and discipleship-oriented ministries.
- Building renovation of a historic edifice that was in dire need of substantive investment.
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple No. 2 Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
Ford Heights, IL
08.1987 - 09.1993
- Led a long-established church that lacked spiritual maturity to a more spiritually-stable and healthy condition.
- Experienced moderate increase in Church Membership and Attendance.
- Sustained notable increase in Average Weekly Giving.
Education
Master of Science - Religion & Urban Ministry
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Deerfield, ILMBA - Organizational Behavior
University of Missouri Kansas City
Kansas City, MOBachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Communication
Drury University
Springfield, MOMaster of Science - Divinity Courses
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Kansas City, MOEconomics & Spanish Courses
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Strategic Leadership
- Organizational Administration
- Church Revitalization & Consulting
- Biblical Preaching
- Spiritual Renewal & Formation
Certification
- Senior Consultant, NXTStep Church Services
- Certified Human Behavior Consultant, Leadership
Institute of America
- Personal Coaching Certification, Wesleyan Church
Corporation in cooperation with Leadership Development Journey.
- Advanced Team Coaching Certification,, Wesleyan Church Corporation in cooperation with Leadership Development Journey
Timeline
Interim Pastor
Grace Fellowship Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
10.2024 - 02.2025
Transitional Interim Pastor
Christ Temple Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
02.2022 - 05.2025
President
Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
07.2016 - 07.2024
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
11.2007 - 09.2022
Presiding Bishop
Northcentral Diocese Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
10.2007 - 09.2024
Interim Pastor
Emmanuel Chapel Church of Christ (Holiness)USA
09.2003 - 09.2005
Executive Pastor/ Resident Consultant
Agape International Church
09.2003 - 09.2005
National Church Health Coordinator
Church of Christ Holiness (USA)
09.2003 - 09.2005
Senior Pastor
First Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
12.1996 - 09.2003
Presiding Bishop
Eastern Diocese Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
11.1996 - 09.2007
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple Cathedral Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
09.1993 - 09.1996
Senior Pastor
Christ Temple No. 2 Church of Christ (Holiness) USA
08.1987 - 09.1993
Master of Science - Religion & Urban Ministry
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
MBA - Organizational Behavior
University of Missouri Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & Communication
Drury University
Master of Science - Divinity Courses
Nazarene Theological Seminary
Economics & Spanish Courses
Rockhurst University