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Charles Crocker

Hopewell,VA

Summary

Accomplished Senior Pastor at Redemption Church Chester, adept in organizational leadership and pastoral care, significantly enhanced congregational engagement and global mission outreach. Leveraged public speaking and biblical knowledge to foster spiritual growth, mentor associate pastors, and strengthen community ties. Achieved notable efficiency improvements within church operations.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor Redemption Church

Redemption Church Chester
10.2005 - 06.2024
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
  • Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
  • Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
  • Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • 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.
  • Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
  • Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
  • Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
  • Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
  • Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.

Senior Pastor

New Jerusalem Fellowship
06.2000 - 10.2005
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
  • Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.

Senior Pastor

Greater Faith Christian Center
07.1995 - 03.2000
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • 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.

Education

Ph.D. - Biblical Studies

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2024

Master of Theology - Apocalyptic Literature

Union Presbyterian Seminary
Richmond, VA
05.2019

Master of Theological Studies - Biblical Studies

Baptist Theological Seminary At Richmond
Richmond, VA
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, GA
05.1991

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Pastoral Care
  • Congregational care
  • Public Speaking
  • Preaching
  • Marriage counseling
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Discipleship training

Accomplishments

2018 Crouch Leadership Award (BTSR)

2017 B. Elmo Scoggins Hebrew Award (BTSR)

2016 Amy and Clyde Hickerson Greek Award (BTSR)

Teaching Assistant: Greek 2016-2018 (BTSR)

Student Body President 2018 (BTSR)

Charles E. Crocker. Prophetic Speech and Empowered Community.” Oklahoma City: Total Publishing, 2020.

Review of Revelation as Civil Disobedience: Witnesses Not Warriors in John’s Apocalypse, by Thomas B. Slater, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology75 (October, 2021): 355-356.

Review of The Sermons to the Seven Churches of Revelation, by Jefferey A. D. Weima, Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology (Fall, 2023).

Languages

Greek
Professional Working
Hebrew
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Pastor Redemption Church

Redemption Church Chester
10.2005 - 06.2024

Senior Pastor

New Jerusalem Fellowship
06.2000 - 10.2005

Senior Pastor

Greater Faith Christian Center
07.1995 - 03.2000

Ph.D. - Biblical Studies

Regent University

Master of Theology - Apocalyptic Literature

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Master of Theological Studies - Biblical Studies

Baptist Theological Seminary At Richmond

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Emmanuel College

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