Clark L. Remsburg Jr.

• Leading a staff of six, one of whom was ordained, we worked to challenge those under our care to a higher calling of their faith through various activities in addition to weekly worship. Our goal was to move people from 'church goers' to 'disciples.'
• Led weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
• Delivered impactful sermons aligned with theological teachings and congregational needs.
• Mentored church staff and volunteers, enhancing leadership skills and team cohesion.
• Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• 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.
• 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.
• Established and managed church budget of $525,000 per year.
• Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
• Mentored staff members, promoting professional development and growth within the team.

• With a part-time associate minister (ordained), we sought to nurture and challenge a congregation who has been in existence since 1751. They are deeply connected to their history and all the challenges that engenders. However, with guidance we were able to turn their gaze to the future.
• Led congregation in spiritual growth through impactful sermons and community outreach initiatives.
• Developed and implemented church programs to foster member engagement and participation.
• Mentored junior staff and volunteers, enhancing leadership skills within the congregation.
• Collaborated with church leadership to create strategic plans for community service projects.
• Fostered partnerships with local organizations, expanding outreach efforts within the community.
• 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.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
• Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
• 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.
• Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
• Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
• Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.

• While here I expanded and grew the following missions and ministries

1. 44-year-old church kindergarten.

2. Chancel Choir.

• In conjunction with my music director, we instituted and expanded music programs for worship and the community.
• Established a program to scholarship four choral positions for college students.
• Successfully integrated the choir racially.
• Reorganized and redeveloped two ecumenical community worship services (Thanksgiving and Easter). Particularly, the Holy Week services grew to host almost one thousand people.

3. Youth Program.

• Transformed our youth programs from social to safe havens in which they can wrestle with issues of faith and culture.
• We grew the faith of our youth through Bible studies, service projects, missions, and social activities.
• Instituted annual mission trips for the youth to Appalachia which was life changing for several of the students.
• Our youth were regularly challenged to teach within their group, and several times throughout the year they led worship.
• Integrated our youth Sunday school class into a multigenerational class (ages 13-88) where they studied and discussed theology, and developed their personal faith statements.
• Bible studies.
• Facilitated a weekly study for the young males and females of our church to discuss cultural issues and the Bible.

4. In January of 2015, I began hosting a twice weekly community radio program (AM 1370, WMGO), 'The Intersection: Where Faith and Life Meet.' This community-oriented radio program was well received.

5. Chaired the Presbytery’s Congregational Renewal and Development Ministry which we reorganized during my tenure to better address the role and vision of the ministry as it related to churches under our care.

• In a community that experiences significant racial division, I was able to develop relationships that went beyond skin color.
• Active participant with the Canton Community Prayer luncheons.
• On the steering committee for the Madison County Mission Mississippi Chapter.
• Participant with the Canton Gospel Music Association.
• Member of the Canton Ministers and Business People’s prayer team.
• Member of the Mayor’s Council of Ministers.
• Served on the Economic Restructuring Committee with the Canton Chamber of Commerce.
• I worked in the community with homeless or impoverished individuals and families to help with food, housing, education, and employment.
• I had an ongoing pastoral counseling ministry that met with church members and non-church members. I have worked with issues of addiction, faith, marriage, youth life issues, and end of life issues.
• Delivered inspirational sermons, fostering spiritual growth among congregation members.
• Led community outreach programs, enhancing church visibility and engagement within local neighborhoods.
• Organized church events, promoting fellowship and collaboration among diverse groups within the congregation.
• Conducted regular counseling sessions, supporting individuals through personal challenges and life transitions.
• Developed educational programs for children and adults, enriching faith-based learning opportunities.
• Collaborated with church leadership to establish strategic goals aligning with community needs and mission objectives.
• Implemented stewardship initiatives, encouraging financial support for church operations and outreach efforts.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
• Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
• Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
• Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
• Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
• Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
• Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
• Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
• Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
• Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
• Improved community relations by initiating and leading interfaith dialogues and cooperative events, promoting mutual respect and understanding.
• Enhanced congregational knowledge with series of workshops on theological education and practical life skills rooted in Christian values.
• Facilitated spiritual growth and learning by creating and teaching comprehensive Bible study courses.
• Collaborated with local charities and organizations to provide support and resources to those in need, amplifying church's impact on social welfare.
• Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.

• Help clients align financial goal-setting with their values.
• Established new business while continuing my full-time seminary work.
• Continued growing my assets under management to $4.5 million.
• Regularly communicated with and advised clients either in person, or through written or electronic means.
• Monitored asset growth and allocation of client investments and other risk management products.
• Coached clients who were at personal crossroads such as; Loss of a job or change of careers, Marriage, birth of a child, or death of a spouse.
• Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
• Developed personalized coaching plans to enhance client engagement and goal achievement.
• Facilitated workshops to improve clients' decision-making and strategic planning skills.
• Established strong relationships with clients, ensuring ongoing support and accountability throughout the coaching process.
• Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
• Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
• Developed and maintained network of professional resources to refer clients to.
• Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.

• I was the floor chaplain for two floors of the hospital, and for one full day per week was the on-sight 'on call' chaplain for the entire hospital.
• Acted as a patient advocate with the doctors or nurses when patients did not perceive they were receiving the care necessary or that they were being treated unfairly.
• Acted as a liaison between family and hospital staff at various times throughout my tenure.
• Met and discussed patient care with the various care and interdisciplinary team members weekly.
• Provided spiritual support to patients and families during critical medical situations.
• Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to address patient care needs and concerns.
• Collaborated with hospital staff to create a compassionate environment for patients and visitors.
• Led prayer services and rituals tailored to diverse cultural backgrounds of patients.
• Maintained accurate documentation of interactions with patients and family members for compliance purposes.
• Served as crisis intervention specialist during emergency situations, offering immediate spiritual support to affected individuals.
• Conducted ethical consultations with medical professionals to address moral dilemmas in patient care decisions.
• Advocated for patients'' preferences regarding end-of-life care by communicating their wishes to healthcare providers.
• Provided compassionate presence at bedside vigils for dying patients without family or loved ones present.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring spiritual needs were met alongside medical treatment.
• Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
• Conducted religious sacraments for sick patients and family members.
• Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
• Engaged in ongoing professional development by attending conferences and workshops on relevant topics within the field of healthcare chaplaincy.
• Provided spiritual care and support to patients, families, and staff by offering empathetic listening and guidance.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.