Byron Phillips
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Dynamic spiritual leader with a proven track record at Living Abundantly in Christ Ministries Church, excelling in pastoral counseling and organizational leadership. Spearheaded a significant renovation project, enhancing community engagement and spiritual growth. Skilled in sermon preparation and grief support, adept at fostering congregational care and leadership development.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Irion Wheel Baptist Church
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Mentored youth group members, providing guidance and support for personal and spiritual development.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Associate Pastor
Sand Hill Baptist Church
11.2024 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Developed small group curriculums to encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth within the congregation.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Delivered dynamic sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today''s Christians.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Pastor
Living Abundantly in Christ Ministries Church
10.2019 - 04.2024
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Implemented comprehensive adult education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
Education
Associate - Theology
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Slidell, LADiploma - Basics
Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX05.1992
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Wedding officiation
- Organizational leadership
- Spiritual leadership
- Discipleship training
- Pastoral care
- Effective communication
- Teaching bible studies
- Grief support
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer leadership
- Mission-oriented
- Congregational care
- Leadership development
- Officiating
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Sand Hill Baptist Church
11.2024 - Current
Pastor
Living Abundantly in Christ Ministries Church
10.2019 - 04.2024
Associate Pastor
Irion Wheel Baptist Church
Associate - Theology
Slidell Baptist Seminary
Diploma - Basics
Nacogdoches High School
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