Cameron Whitley
Humble,TX
Summary
Came to faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized at ten years old at Fielder Road Baptist Church. Dedicated and passionate while bringing more than fifteen years of full-time ministry and leadership within the local Church. With expertise in communication, leadership, vision, and cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new believers, facilitating church-family care, and preaching/teaching. Excited for the opportunity to bring passion, expertise, and leadership to help continue to grow church planting in Houston, in Texas, and beyond.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/Lead Pastor
West Lake Church
Kingwood, TX
02.2016 - Current
- Launched West Lake Church's core team in Feb 2016 and launched public gatherings in September 18, 2016.
- Lead Teaching Pastor for West Lake Church's Sunday Gatherings.
- Provide spiritual care and leadership for West Lake's staff, Church family, and community partners through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Plan and conduct weekly gatherings, sermons and work with West Lake's Elder & Ministry Teams to carry out West Lake Church's mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiate special services such as weddings, funerals, pre-marital and marital counseling.
- Certified Facilitator for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts (SYMBIS).
- Supervise associate pastors and staff team leading community groups, youth, kid's ministry, pastoral care, and local and global mission programs.
- Provide spiritual and administrative leadership to church and manage daily operations.
Campus/Teaching Pastor
Local Church (Mountain Lake Church)
Cumming, GA
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Campus Pastor for the North Forsyth Campus and lead/managed the staff team for this campus.
- Helped execute Church's vision in and through the ministries at the North Forsyth Campus.
- Lead the staff/pastoral team at the North Forsyth Campus: Local Missions, Life Groups, Guest Services, Kid Ministry, Youth, and other ministry efforts.
- Teaching Pastor responsible for 20-24 Sundays/year at North Forsyth Campus and 3-4 weeks/year between other Campuses.
- Helped launch a monthly food distribution with North Georgia Mountain Food Bank from Church.
- Helped launch two campuses in Dawsonville and Lambert High School.
Campus Pastor
Woodlands Church
The Woodlands, TX
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed pastors/staff and all ministry area's execution at the Atascocita Campus.
- Responsible for executing any/all teaching at campus in adult services, baptism services, membership, and discipleship classes.
- Apart of Pastor Management Team (PMT). On PMT, I helped direct global vision at all campuses for pre-school, children's, and student's ministry.
- Grew relationships with members at the Atascocita campus and developed relationships with guests and new members.
- Launched a third service at Atascocita campus and took part in campus attendance growth from 1,500 to 1,800+ weekly
- Managed $1.7 million annual budget for campus staff facilities, local missions, and ministries.
Student Pastor - Atascocita Campus
Woodlands Church
The Woodlands, TX
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Launched the Student Ministry at the Atascocita Campus in January 2008. The Campus launch was in October 2007.
- Led all ministry aspects for middle school and high school students (6-12 grades) at the Atascocita Campus.
- Led and executed weekly worship gatherings for 220+ 6-12 grade students.
- Led, trained, and discipled 30+ small group leaders for our student ministry small groups.
- Led and mentored both year-round and summer ministry interns for the Atascocita Campus.
Middle School Pastor
First Baptist Church Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, OK
02.2006 - 01.2008
- Led, oversaw, and executed Middle School (6-8 grade) ministry of 120+ students
- Led and trained 20+ small group leaders for Sunday School.
- One of three teachers for Wednesday night Youth service.
- Led music, student/volunteer band, all audio, video, and lighting volunteers for Wednesday night Youth service.
- Led and executed Middle School Summer Camp, Mission Trip, and local mission projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Christian Studies
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TXSkills
- Relational and am able to establish rapport quickly while also able to maintain long-term relationships
- Passionate about and dedicated to the Great Commission to make disciples to see as many people as possible know, worship, share, and serve Jesus Christ
- Grew up in and love the local Church, and want to spend the rest of my life serving her as The Lord may use me
- I am passionate about Church planting and seeing planters, their families, and new Churches succeed healthily
- Teacher, Creative, and Committed
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate across diverse audiences of multiple ages, groups, and contexts
- HUGE Rangers, Mavericks, and Cowboys fan
Affiliations
West Lake Church has been affiliated with the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention since Nov of 2017 and faithful participants in the Cooperative Program.
Timeline
Founder/Lead Pastor
West Lake Church
02.2016 - Current
Campus/Teaching Pastor
Local Church (Mountain Lake Church)
01.2014 - 02.2016
Campus Pastor
Woodlands Church
01.2012 - 01.2014
Student Pastor - Atascocita Campus
Woodlands Church
01.2008 - 01.2012
Middle School Pastor
First Baptist Church Broken Arrow
02.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Christian Studies
Dallas Baptist University
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