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CJ Gentry

CJ Gentry

Springfield ,Missouri

Summary

A pastoral leader passionate about caring for people in every season of life, with a track record of building and leading healthy care ministries. Experienced in developing teams and creating systems that ensure no one falls through the cracks. Committed to cultivating a culture of care marked by trust, compassion, and gospel-centered truth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Care and Connections Intern

Fellowship Bible Church
07.2022 - Current

Care & Connections Pastor:

Fellowship Bible Church — [July 2024-Present]

  • Lead and care for people in some of their hardest seasons—walking with them through crisis, grief, addiction, marriage struggles, and everything in between
  • Oversee and develop our care ministry so people don’t fall through the cracks, helping connect them to the right care, counseling, or support at the right time
  • Build and lead teams of deacons and volunteers, equipping them to care for others with both truth and compassion
  • Help start and grow our Biblical Counseling ministry, creating a clear pathway for people to receive intentional, gospel-centered care
  • Launched and now lead Re:generation, a gospel-centered recovery ministry, helping people find freedom and healing through Christ in the context of biblical community
  • Sit with people one-on-one in counseling and crisis moments, pointing them to Jesus while also helping them take real, practical next steps

Care & Connections Resident:

Fellowship Bible Church — [August 2022-July 2024]

  • Served as primary staff liaison for the Diaconate team, coordinating care efforts and ensuring alignment across church leadership and member needs
  • Led response to crisis situations (hospitalizations, grief, relational breakdown, and spiritual care needs), providing pastoral guidance and stabilizing care pathways for individuals and families
  • Oversaw the development and implementation of a newly established Biblical Counseling ministry, creating structure, processes, and pathways for care and follow-up
  • Provided one-on-one pastoral counseling and crisis intervention, equipping individuals with gospel-centered guidance and practical tools for growth and resilience

Retail Associate

CPO-Redeemed
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Demonstrated product knowledge by recommending items, explaining features, and promoting sales
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers with product inquiries and purchases

Education

Bachelor of Science: - Christian Leadership

Baptist Bible College
Springfield, Mo
05-2020

Skills

  • Pastoral Leadership & Team Development
  • Crisis Care & Counseling
  • Biblical Counseling & Discipleship
  • Care Ministry Systems & Strategy
  • Volunteer Leadership & Equipping

Certification

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) — Partial Completion (Through Phase 2)
October 2021 – [October of 2022]
Completed 44 exams covering theology and practical counseling application as part of ACBC certification process. I did not finish.

Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) — Biblical Counseling Certificate
Expected Completion: [May 27th, 2026]
Near completion of certification program focused on biblical counseling theory and practical application.

Timeline

Care and Connections Intern

Fellowship Bible Church
07.2022 - Current

Retail Associate

CPO-Redeemed
09.2019 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science: - Christian Leadership

Baptist Bible College
CJ Gentry