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Bruce Sherald

Learning & Development Facilitator
Charlotte,NC

Summary

Field Missionary and Interim Pastor, St Matthews Missionary Baptist Church, Salters, SC (2018-2022). Responsible for leading Pastoral Search Committee and the organization of the worship services and the development of the worship ministry for the adult congregation. I worked cooperatively with and as a resource for the children and student ministries. Principle Function: I was responsible for the organization of the small groups and the development of the small group ministry to the adult congregation. I developed, implements and oversees ministry plans that outlines the strategies for which ministry growth takes place in the following areas: I recruited and develop new and current members. I helped people identify and use their talents for appropriate ministry. Oversee the development of worship team(s). I work closely with leadership in developing a seamless worship experience that helps the church in its 3C Mission. I visited the sick and shut in. I recruited and trained new and current members. I developed new small group opportunities. I oversaw the development of various small groups (support, growth, recovery, specialized). Accomplished leader bringing more than 25 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
34
34
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Premarital/Marriage Ministry Leader

New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
Columbus, OH
01.1996 - Current

Taught an adult Sunday School class; Bible Studies, and prepared curriculum and handouts for class.

Taught over 100 pre-marital classes to inspire, encourage, and equip those who are married and those who are preparing for marriage, by providing practical, Biblical resources, teaching and sharing opportunities and revealing the heart of Christ within marriage.

Lead Pastor

St Matthew Missionary Baptist Church
Salters, SC
10.2018 - 08.2020


  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs
  • Provided training for church leaders in facilitating crisis response and counseling to church members
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community
  • Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to survivors of domestic abuse
  • Implemented robust spiritual formation ministry
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Director of Ministry

New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
Columbus, OH
09.2012 - 10.2015
  • Adapted classroom plans to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
  • Hired, mentored and supervised instructors and volunteer staff to carry out program goals.
  • Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
  • Sourced, modified and prepared class curricula and targeted lesson plans based on subject matter requirements.

Education

No Degree - 4 Units of CPE

SPIRITUALCARECENTER.COM
Concord, NC
10.2022

Ph.D. - Biblical Preaching

Newburgh Theological Seminary
Newburgh IN
09.2015 - 12.2018

Master of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL
09.2021 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Wilberforce University
Wilberforce, OH
01.1996 - 05.2023

Associate of Arts - Public Administration

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
09.1984 - 05.1986

Skills

  • Preaching/teaching that’s memorable and applicable to preschoolers and PhD’s alike
  • Effective and inspiring vision casting
  • Experienced spiritual leadership in large church environments
  • Strong track record of growth in new members, member involvement/investment, spiritual maturity, and guest attraction
  • Success in establishing productive unity among diverse groups
  • Highly skilled in Pastoral Counseling
  • Healthy pastoral care and connection across generational groups
  • Exceptional skills in written and verbal communication
  • Superior skill in teamwork, leadership development, and establishment of high staff morale
  • Extremely competent in laughing at myself, good at vocal impressions, quick-witted, and increasingly skilled at Dad jokes

Timeline

Master of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University
09.2021 - 06.2023

Lead Pastor

St Matthew Missionary Baptist Church
10.2018 - 08.2020

Ph.D. - Biblical Preaching

Newburgh Theological Seminary
09.2015 - 12.2018

Director of Ministry

New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
09.2012 - 10.2015

Premarital/Marriage Ministry Leader

New Salem Missionary Baptist Church
01.1996 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management

Wilberforce University
01.1996 - 05.2023

Associate of Arts - Public Administration

Fayetteville Technical Community College
09.1984 - 05.1986

No Degree - 4 Units of CPE

SPIRITUALCARECENTER.COM
Bruce SheraldLearning & Development Facilitator