Chris Ogden
Windermere,FLORIDA
Summary
Pastor with 15 years of experience in full-time vocational ministry, including more than 7 years working directly with students. Proven track record of helping both students and adults connect the principles of Scripture with the challenges and opportunities of modern life. Priority is on ministry that is both deep and wide, with a special focus on connecting people across the spectrum of age, ethnicity, and denominational background.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horizon West Campus Pastor
First Baptist Orlando
Winter Garden, FL
09.2018 - Current
- Recruited and trained launch team of 200+ people
- Cast vision for reaching and impacting local community
- Prepare and preach sermons (40-50 Sundays per year)
- Partner with team members in planning and executing all weekend services and special events
- Provide pastoral care to members in the form of regular prayer, appointments, an visitations
- Oversee the production and development of staff
- Foster healthy relationships with other local pastors and churches
- Stewarded attendance growth from 600 in December of 2023
Adult Ministry Pastor
First Baptist Orlando
Orlando, FL
01.2016 - 08.2018
- Implemented church's first home group ministry and oversaw launch of more than 40 groups
- Oversaw all Adult Ministry staff
- Participated on churchwide teaching team (2-3 Sundays per year)
- Provided leadership for all curriculum and discipleship decisions affecting adult church members
- Visited and taught in several on-campus Sunday School classes
College Pastor
First Baptist Orlando
Orlando, FL
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Preached weekly to more than 100 college students
- Participated with students in evangelistic ministry and prayer walks at UCF and Disney campuses
- Led 50-60 students on missions trips to Jamaica and Haiti
- Recruited and trained students to serve as Community Group leaders
- Partnered with volunteer team of adults to provide mentoring and spiritual care for students
Student Pastor
The Way Church
Sebring, FL
10.2008 - 12.2010
- Grew student ministry from less than 10 in December of 2008 to more than 50 in December of 2010
- Preached weekly to students
- Implemented student leadership training program
- Led students on annual renewal retreat
- Participated with students in fundraisers and community outreach events
- Developed one-on-one mentoring program with more than 20 adults and 20 students participating
- Collaborated with other local churches, teachers, and community partners to care for students
Education
Master of Divinity -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Grace College And Seminary
Winona Lake, IN05.2005
Skills
- Preparing Sermons
- Preaching
- Building Teams
- Creating Culture
- Leading Strategically
Certification
Certified Communication Coach, Dynamic Communicators International, 2014 - Present
Ordained Pastor, The Way Church, 2009
Timeline
Horizon West Campus Pastor
First Baptist Orlando
09.2018 - Current
Adult Ministry Pastor
First Baptist Orlando
01.2016 - 08.2018
College Pastor
First Baptist Orlando
01.2011 - 12.2015
Student Pastor
The Way Church
10.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Divinity -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry
Grace College And Seminary