Chad Crawford
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Pastor at Cumberland Baptist Church, specializing in preaching Christ-centered sermons and coaching leadership teams. Skilled in pastoral counseling and directing disciple-making initiatives, I have effectively revitalized church engagement and fostered community growth through impactful ministry programs. Passionate about empowering church members in the work of church revitalization.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Cumberland Baptist Church
01.2016 - Current
Pastor of the Cumberland Campus, Wallace Memorial Baptist Church. Leading church revitalization since 2016 with established members and a Wallace Campus team.
Passionate about:
- Preaching Christ-centered, biblically sound, expositional sermons.
- Coaching lay leaders and the associate pastor in preaching, leadership, and teaching.
- Shepherding the church through leadership teams, deacon ministry, and age-group ministries.
Pastor to Young Adults
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
07.2011 - 12.2015
Pastor to young married couples, singles, and college students. Led and preached a weekly college worship gathering.
Pastor to High School Students & Families
First Baptist Church Hendersonville
01.2006 - 06.2011
Pastor to 300+ Nashville-area high school students. Led weekly Wednesday night services, developed a student leadership team, and hosted biannual Parent Seminars on current issues.
Pastor to Students
First Baptist New Orleans
03.2003 - 12.2005
Pastor to students and families. Led weekly ministries, summer camp, and mission work. Assisted displaced students after Hurricane Katrina.
Education
Doctor of Educational Ministry - Church Leadership & Revitalization
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX12-2018
Masters of Christian Education - Expositional Preaching And Student Ministry
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA05-2005
BBA - Music Business/Product Development
Belmont University
Nashville, TN05-1999
Skills
- Weekly Sermon Preparation
- Leadership Team & Deacon Coaching
- Disciple-making Leadership
- Counseling in Pastoral Care
Timeline
Pastor
Cumberland Baptist Church
01.2016 - Current
Pastor to Young Adults
Wallace Memorial Baptist Church
07.2011 - 12.2015
Pastor to High School Students & Families
First Baptist Church Hendersonville
01.2006 - 06.2011
Pastor to Students
First Baptist New Orleans
03.2003 - 12.2005
Doctor of Educational Ministry - Church Leadership & Revitalization
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Masters of Christian Education - Expositional Preaching And Student Ministry
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
BBA - Music Business/Product Development
Belmont University
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