Blake Murchison
Ormond Beach
Summary
Experienced Pastor with over 13 years in Pastoral Oversight between Arizona and Florida. Spearheaded innovative ministry development, mentoring relationships, and community outreach, significantly enhancing worship experiences and pastoral care. Skilled in sermon preparation and leadership development, adept at fostering significant growth and spiritual formation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Pastor
Salty Church
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented innovative approaches for spiritual formation, incorporating contemplative practices and experiential learning in small group settings.
- Coordinated and led weekly worship services for Salty Sunrise Beach Service
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, biblical counsel, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Organized community outreach projects and coordinated teams for involvement
Worship Pastor/Directional Team
TheCHURCH of Arizona
08.2011 - 08.2022
- Mentored aspiring worship leaders through one-on-one coaching sessions, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
- Evaluated and implemented improvements to the worship experience
- Effectively utilized social media platforms to promote upcoming church events and maintain a consistent online presence.
- Utilized Video Media to film, edit, and produce testimony videos and other promotional material.
- Served on the executive leadership team known as the "Directional Team" - preparing, planning, and presenting clear vision strategy and direction for long-term growth of theCHURCH.
- Led weekly worship services for a large congregation/multiple services.
- Planned large events throughout the year for community outreach
- Partnered with local government entities such as Navajo County Drug Court mentoring and coming alongside participants.
- Provided biblical counsel, biblical direction, and prayer to individuals.
- Officiated weddings and funerals
Student Services Manager
University Of Phoenix
01.2008 - 08.2011
- Led regular training sessions on best practices in student advising techniques for student advisors.
- Provided individualized career counseling services for students seeking internships or full-time employment upon graduation.
- Coordinated events and activities to foster a sense of community among Academic Counselors
- Managed a team of ten Academic Counselors responsible for an average overall student load of roughly 5,500 students in the Midwest region (online).
- Coordinated with Financial Advisor Managers to provide regular reviews to accreditation policies to ensure Academic and Financial counselors gave accurate advisement to their students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12-2004
Skills
- Vision casting
- Ministry development
- Spiritual leadership
- Mentoring relationships
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Sermon preparation
- Worship leading
- Social media engagement
- Pastoral counseling
- Leadership development
- Preaching
Timeline
Campus Pastor
Salty Church
08.2022 - Current
Worship Pastor/Directional Team
TheCHURCH of Arizona
08.2011 - 08.2022
Student Services Manager
University Of Phoenix
01.2008 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Arizona State University
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