The Rev. Dr. Bruce R Roth
Canton,Ohio
Summary
Mission-driven pastor with a strong focus on strategic planning and team building. Successfully managed church operations and led outreach initiatives that improved community integration and visibility, demonstrating commitment to fostering a thriving congregation.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Lead Pastor
St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church
Canton, Ohio
10.2000 - 08.2025
- Proclaimed God's Word, coordinated sermon planning, and led weekly worship services to help people experience God's love.
- Delivered spiritual guidance and counseling to congregation members, fostering personal growth.
- Organized community outreach programs addressing local needs, fostering connections and service.
- Led and managed church staff and volunteers for coordinated mission.
- Developed educational programs for youth and adult faith formation.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss church governance and strategic direction.
- Collaborated with local organizations for joint service initiatives.
- Oversaw the administration of church operations and resources.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Led outreach initiatives engaging unchurched, inactive, or new residents, increasing church visibility and community integration.
- Guided staff and volunteers in implementing education, youth, social action, fellowship, and pastoral care initiatives, enhancing community support.
- Collaborated with stewardship committee to promote biblical stewardship in congregational benevolence efforts, helping the congregation grow by a multiple of four in giving.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development, helping the congregation increase attendance by a factor of four.
- Managed budgeting process to ensure financial stability of the church's operations.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
Associate Pastor
All Saints Lutheran Church
Worthington, Ohio
06.1995 - 10.2000
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members and families.
- Organized educational programs for youth and adult groups within the church.
- Facilitated small group discussions to promote fellowship and spiritual growth.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Created Bible study materials for small group meetings, Sunday school classes and other educational activities.
- Facilitated youth ministry events such as retreats, camps, mission trips and service projects.
- Assisted senior pastors with sermon preparation by researching topics and writing outlines.
Education
D. Min - Missional Leadership
The Lutheran School of Theology At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2002
Masters of Divinity - Pastoral Leadership
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Columbus05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-1991
Skills
- Vision execution
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Mission-oriented
- Preaching excellence
- Staff coordination
- Biblical stewardship
- Conflict resolution
Certification
Interim Ministry Network, Effective Transitional Leadership Training, 2015
Timeline
Lead Pastor
St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church
10.2000 - 08.2025
Associate Pastor
All Saints Lutheran Church
06.1995 - 10.2000
D. Min - Missional Leadership
The Lutheran School of Theology At Chicago
Masters of Divinity - Pastoral Leadership
Trinity Lutheran Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Social Studies Education
The Ohio State University