Chase Higginbotham
Oneonta,AL
Summary
Mission-driven Lead Pastor at Redeemer Community Church, adept in preaching, pastoral counseling, and strategic planning. Skilled in leadership development and social media engagement, successfully mentored volunteers and fostered community service, demonstrating exceptional organizational leadership, and public speaking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Redeemer Community Church
10.2021 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
- Communicated effectively with church staff members to ensure efficient coordination of administrative tasks and event planning.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pastor of Students and Discipleship
Redeemer Community Church
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Implemented effective communication strategies such as email newsletters, social media updates, and website content to keep parents informed about upcoming events.
- Fostered spiritual growth among students by leading weekly Bible studies focused on relevant topics applicable to their lives as teenagers.
- Improved volunteer recruitment and retention rates by implementing training sessions and ongoing support structures for student ministry volunteers.
- Developed a comprehensive discipleship program that encouraged spiritual growth, accountability, and biblical literacy among students.
- Mentored young leaders in their personal and spiritual development, empowering them to serve the church and community effectively.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Student Pastor
Clearbranch Methodist
01.2012 - 09.2019
- Preaching weekly sermons for the Student Ministry (Wednesday nights)
- Occasionally preaching to the whole congregation (2-4 times per year)
- Implement weekly Student Ministry small groups (Sunday mornings)
- Planning sermons and small group curriculum at least 1 year in advance
- Develop and submit yearly budget to appropriate church staff
- Participate in weekly Worship Planning meetings with entire church staff
- Lead monthly devotions at "Staff Worship"
- Recruiting, training, investing in, and maintaining adult Student Ministry volunteers for weekly gatherings, trips and special events
- Meet weekly for intentional discipleship and accountability with a small group of students (D-Group)
- Managing all Student Ministry communication and social media accounts (email, Remind text messaging App, Constant Contact for weekly newsletters, Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
- Managing New Guest and MIA policies each week for the Student Ministry
- Planning, coordinating, and implementing Student Ministry trips and events (Fall Retreat, Dodgeball tournament, Hungry Games, beach trips, international and/or stateside mission trips, D-Now weekends, etc.)
- Developing, investing in, and meeting monthly with Student Leadership Team (SALT team) Regularly involved in local schools
- Lead Impact (First Priority) at Clay Chalkville Middle School (2012-present)
- Regularly involved in the lives of students outside of church gatherings (sporting events, special events and fellowship)
Education
Master of Divinity -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast News
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05.2010
High School Diploma -
Clay Chalkville High School
Pinson05.2005
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Vision Casting
- Community Service
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Discipleship training
- Leadership Development
- Public Speaking
- Social Media Engagement
- Shepherding
- Ministry evaluation
- Strategic Planning
Camping, hiking, exploring state and national parks, spending time with family, & college football.
I enjoy living an active lifestyle with my family, especially in the outdoors. We enjoy exploring our Lord's beautiful creation together!
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Redeemer Community Church
10.2021 - Current
Pastor of Students and Discipleship
Redeemer Community Church
09.2019 - 10.2021
Student Pastor
Clearbranch Methodist
01.2012 - 09.2019
Master of Divinity -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast News
The University of Alabama
High School Diploma -
Clay Chalkville High School
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