Corey Ballance, Sr.
Aulander,NC
Summary
Determined, hardworking, and competent individual with significant experience leading, and guiding Members of the Church and Community. Motivated Senior Pastor committed to guiding followers of Christ in worship. Well-versed in scriptural text Energetic Senior Pastor passionate about reaching people with good news. Highly effective at writing strong sermons, leading operations, and counseling church members. Seeking to dedicate Pastoral Skills for church members needing a competent Pastor. Familiar with church doctrine, music, and scripture. Forward-thinking and well-coordinated with a caring and dependable nature. Completed previous training in crisis response.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Colerain
Colerain, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Lead a congregation of members through spiritual guidance, counseling, and support of individuals and families
- Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
- Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Deliver dynamic and engaging sermons during bi-weekly worship services, fostering spiritual growth and community connection
- Establish and maintain a strong presence in the local community through outreach, partnerships, and community engagement initiatives
- Mentor and develop emerging church leaders, equipping them with the skills needed for effective ministry
- Officiate sacred ceremonies and events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and child dedications.
- Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
- Maintained records of baptisms, marriages, funerals, membership rolls.
Assistant Pastor
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church
Ahoskie, NC
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Establish programs to accommodate the youth and to assist them with academic growth and development
- Provide grief, behavioral and substance abuse counseling to church members on an as needed basis
- Assist in the development and implementation of annual ministry plan.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Shaw University
Raleigh05-2017
Skills
- Counseling
- Organization
- Business Administration & Conduct
- Resource Management
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Project Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Prayer leadership
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Worship Leading
- Spiritual Guidance
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Management
- Sermon development
- Mission-oriented
- Crisis Intervention
- Sick visitation experience
- Biblical Knowledge
- Grief counseling
- Fundraising expertise
- Inspirational leadership
- Operations Management
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Community Service
- Staff Leadership
- Social and religious assistance
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Written Communication
- Individual Counseling
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
Personal Information
Title: Sr. Pastor – Teacher - Counselor
Community Service
- Bertie County Commissioner
- Albemarle Regional Health Service (ARHS) Executive Board Member
- Michael A. Porter Community Development Corporation (MAPCDC) Vice President
- Rho Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Financial Chapter Member
Affiliations
- Experienced Pastor who actively engaged in support, prayer, discussions, and spiritual guidance during times of pain and crisis.
- Effectively utilized Pastoral Care duties such as Relationships, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Committed to demonstrating compassion and comfort for people dealing with anxiety, loss, disappointment, and stress.
- Well versed in cultural competency.
Accomplishments
- Omega PSI PHI Fraternity, Inc. 4/22
- JCPC Board 4/2023
- Bertie County Commission: Elected 12/2021
Certification
- Qualified Mental Health Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Colerain
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Pastor
Canaan Missionary Baptist Church
01.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Shaw University
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