Dynamic Senior Pastor with extensive experience at Christ Church of Love, excelling in spiritual leadership and organizational management. Proven track record in enhancing congregational care through impactful counseling and innovative ministry expansion. Skilled in sermon writing and public speaking, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth among diverse members.
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Carol Banks
Columbia,SC
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Christ Church of Love
Senior Pastor
02.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Guided congregation members with spiritual support during crises.
- Conducted specialized services including weddings, funerals, baptisms, nursing home events.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Education
Destiny Bible College Columbia, SC
Master Of Biblical Studies from Biblical Studies
05.2019
University Overview
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Pastoral care
- Congregational care
- Officiating
- Public speaking
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Organizational management
- Sermon writing
- Sermon preparation
- Grief support
- Leadership development
- Community service
- Spiritual leadership
- Small group facilitation
- Spiritual guidance
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Fundraising expertise
- Prayer leadership
- Church planting background
- Sick visitation experience
- Biblical studies
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Church administration
- Biblical Knowledge
- Individual counseling
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Developed and introduced Women Conference and Youth Conference program to increase engagement and service within community.
Certification
- Ordained Minister
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Christ Church of Love
02.2016 - Current
Destiny Bible College
Master Of Biblical Studies from Biblical Studies
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