Charles Wright
Converse,TX
Summary
Experienced and knowledgeable, ready to contribute skills and expertise to a diverse staff to facilitate spiritual growth of the congregation and extend impact within the community. Strong background in preaching, teaching, shepherding, and leading ministry teams. Adept at creating a culture of discipleship and casting a compelling vision. Passionate about helping others connect with their faith and fostering an environment where individuals can thrive in their spiritual journey.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Shearer Hills Baptist Church
05.2024 - Current
- Prepare and preach the majority of sermons for the 8:30 and 11:00 services in the absence of a Senior Pastor
- Plan and conduct worship services by working with the Worship minister to offer blended and contemporary services.
- Supervise and provide leadership to non-pastoral and pastoral staff
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating ministry effectiveness and implementing strategic adjustments as needed.
- Interview, hire, and onboard new staff
- Facilitate weekly staff meetings and quarterly church business meetings
- Develop and oversee a 2.6M annual budget for a 400-member church
- Manages all financial activities, including designated funds, loans, gifts, etc
- Work closely with the bookkeeper to maintain policies and procedures
- Review and approve weekly & monthly expenses
- Provide direct oversight of various leadership and volunteer-led ministry teams, which includes the deacon board, nine committees, men’s, women’s, Spanish, young adult, Operation Christmas Child, and more.
- Perform ceremonies as needed, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals
- Provide spiritual guidance in helping members discern God’s will
- Counsel individuals on a variety of issues: marriage, family, grief, and addictions
- Conduct visitations for the homebound and those sick in the hospital
Discipleship And Missions Pastor
Shearer Hills Baptist Church
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Created a discipleship pathway for new members, guiding them to engage and integrate fully into the church community.
- Implemented robust discipleship curriculum materials for twenty small groups that catered to diverse needs within the congregation while remaining rooted in biblical truth.
- Developed and taught new membership classes.
- Scheduled and led monthly Missions Committee meetings.
- Oversaw community outreach events to reach those who don't know Christ.
- Offered ongoing ministries to reach a growing population of a Spanish-speaking community.
- Coordinated Focused on the Family Marriage Conference for 75 couples.
- Guest speaker teaching on church finances for Arabic Pastor leadership conference.
- Served on Sunday morning teaching team for 8:30 & 11:00 services
- Hosted Wednesday night bible study
- Performed ceremonies as needed, such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals
- Counseled individuals on a variety of issues: marriage, family, grief, and addictions
- Conducted visitations for the homebound and those sick in the hospital
LEAD PASTOR
One Community Church SA
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Oversaw a multicultural leadership team of volunteers and paid staff
- Created yearly sermon calendar and leading preacher for weekly services
- Assigned and evaluated ministry tasks for contractors and volunteers
- Implemented discipleship pathway to aid believers in spiritual maturity
- Evaluated spiritual maturity by utilizing benchmarks
- Developed and managed the annual church budget
- Provided pastoral counseling to couples, singles, and brokenhearted
- Lead and coordinated community outreach events
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms
LEAD PASTOR
Brodie Road Baptist Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw multicultural church, which grew to over 75 in weekly service
- Established a children’s ministry with over 35+ in attendance
- Transitioned church to a blended service to minister to families in the community
- Served as a spiritual advisor for all matters concerning the saints
- Baptized over 25 individuals within three years as pastor
- Main expository preacher for Sunday morning service
- Administered the ordinances and officiated special services such as weddings and funerals
- Strengthened relationships among congregation members by facilitating regular fellowship events and opportunities for connection.
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CHURCH
01.2007 - 01.2009
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
HOLIDAY HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2004 - 01.2006
MASTER SERGEANT RETIRED
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Retired Master Sergeant
- Retired Master Sergeant
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, Texas05.2028
Master of Divinity - Professional Ministry
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia12.2018
Master of Arts - Religion in Church Ministries
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Southwestern College
Winfield, KS12.2008
Ordination
12/18/04, Mount Shelby Missionary Baptist Church, Marvel, Arkansas
Timeline
EXECUTIVE PASTOR
Shearer Hills Baptist Church
05.2024 - Current
Discipleship And Missions Pastor
Shearer Hills Baptist Church
11.2023 - 04.2024
LEAD PASTOR
One Community Church SA
01.2018 - 10.2023
LEAD PASTOR
Brodie Road Baptist Church
01.2012 - 01.2015
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR
NORTHWEST COMMUNITY CHURCH
01.2007 - 01.2009
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
HOLIDAY HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH
01.2004 - 01.2006
MASTER SERGEANT RETIRED
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2002 - 01.2020
Doctor of Ministry - Pastoral Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - Professional Ministry
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Religion in Church Ministries
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Southwestern College
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