Byron Blanchard
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in pastoral care, conflict resolution, and providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Known for leading successful outreach initiatives and building strong community relationships. Highly adept in preparing sermons and providing pastoral care and counseling. Ready to utilize skills in fostering spiritual growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
180 Church
Clarksville, TN
06.2020 - 11.2024
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Developed and cultivated professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials, civic groups and members of public, improving engagement in community outreach.
Children's Ministry Director
180 Church
Clarksville, TN
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Interacted with parents and guardians of children participating in services, classes and events to build strong relationships and expand church membership.
- Assigned responsibilities and tasks to volunteers and staff members.
- Recruited, coached and supported program volunteers.
- Coordinated with pastor to define and advance children's ministry vision and align with overall church vision.
- Carried out administrative responsibilities for children's ministry, including developing a mission and vision statement cohesive to the Church vision
- Devised strategies to drive program growth, encouraging children to build and strengthen relationships with Jesus.
- Attended meetings to discuss program direction, finances and other information.
- Worked with Communications Director to create advertisements for upcoming special events to invite children from the community.
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
US Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
06.2004 - 10.2017
- Oversaw gathering of intelligence and combat information to support troops on ground.
- Requisitioned, received, stored and documented unit equipment and supplies.
- Directed automated supply systems and liaised between supply and data processing sectors to facilitate smooth transitions.
- Tested, repaired and updated equipment systems and components to meet current and expected demands.
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2027
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA10-2021
Skills
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Interdenominational networking
- Discipleship
- Preaching
- Gospel-driven
- Crisis management
- Christian education
- Shepherding
- Meeting and event planning
- Social and religious assistance
- Prayer groups
- Conflict resolution
- Outreach programming specialist
- Suicide precautions
- Community resources specialist
Certification
- Certified Biblical Parenting Coach, National Center for Biblical Parenting - 2021
- Certified presenter, National Center for Biblical Parenting - 2022
- Certified Marriage Coach, Prepare and Enrich-2022
Timeline
Associate Pastor
180 Church
06.2020 - 11.2024
Children's Ministry Director
180 Church
06.2018 - 06.2020
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
US Army
06.2004 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Liberty University
Master of Divinity - Theology
Grand Canyon University