Cory Shreve
Alexandria,MN
Summary
Accomplished pastor with over 25 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Proven track record in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care, and passionately preaching the Word of God. Recognized for contributions to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Eager to bring talents, experience, and spiritual leadership to the next ministry role God has in store.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH
09.2019 - Current
- Provided oversight of all ministry functions including recruitment and training of adult lay leaders, regular preaching, leading Bible studies and Sunday school.
- Provided stabile leadership through staff transitions and church leadership changes.
- Developed a new family ministries paradigm.
- Established a strategy to create disciple-making families.
- Built and provide oversight, encouragement, and resourcing to Next Gen ministry team members including weekly preaching and teaching.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Mentored youth group students and parents, providing guidance and support for personal and spiritual development.
- Managed volunteer teams for various ministries, ensuring effective use of resources and talents.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Other responsibilities include budget oversight, recruitment and onboarding of new staff, giving leadership to ministry teams, oversight of children's ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
TEACHER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
TRINITY OAKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Oversaw development of a comprehensive college prep Biblical Studies program.
- Created and taught a 4-year scope and sequence on subjects including Apologetics, Christian Ethics, Romans, Systematic Theology, Old and New Testament History, Acts and Church History
- Responsibilities also included: chapel services, counseling, conducting Parent Equipping Workshops, and more.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
LIVING GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
01.2011 - 01.2019
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
ANNANDALE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
01.2005 - 01.2011
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF YOUTH
CALVARY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
01.2001 - 01.2005
Education
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry / Social Science / Biblical Studies -
CROWN COLLEGE
Master of Arts - Theological Studies -
TRINITY EVANGELICAL DIVINITY SCHOOL
05.2016
Skills
- Spiritual Leadership
- Preaching / Effective Communication
- Leadership Development
- Disciple-making
- Pastoral Counseling
- Organizational Leadership
- Family Ministries
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Ordination EFCA - August 2010
- Certified Trainer for Cadre Ministries
- Creator of ParaRescue Youth Ministry Training
Certification
- Certificate of Ordination - EFCA - August 2010
- Certified Trainer for Cadre Ministries
Timeline
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
LAKE COMMUNITY CHURCH
09.2019 - Current
TEACHER OF BIBLICAL STUDIES
TRINITY OAKS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
08.2014 - 09.2019
PASTOR OF FAMILY MINISTRIES
LIVING GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH
01.2011 - 01.2019
PASTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES
ANNANDALE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
01.2005 - 01.2011
ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF YOUTH
CALVARY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
01.2001 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Youth Ministry / Social Science / Biblical Studies -
CROWN COLLEGE
Master of Arts - Theological Studies -
TRINITY EVANGELICAL DIVINITY SCHOOL
- Certificate of Ordination - EFCA - August 2010
- Certified Trainer for Cadre Ministries
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