Curtis Fahrlender
Pastoral Ministry
Lakeside,AZ
Summary
Eighteen years of diverse, creative ministry experience in leadership positions. Gifted in leadership, administration, teaching, and exhortation. Creative developer of ministries and programs. Innovative thinker. High-level interpersonal skills. Team builder and team player. Relationship builder. Able to recruit and develop staff and volunteers. Committed to excellence with a strong work ethic. Provider of pastoral care and counseling. Passionate about the impact the Bible makes in a person’s life when applied. Proficient in both Mac and PCs – Microsoft Office, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Pinetop
12.2020 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout the community.
- Revitalized church by implementing a new vision, ministries, worship, discipleship process, student ministries, and outreach locally and internationally.
- Led church through remodel of church property.
- Church growth of 8%-15% year over year for three years.
- Implemented new outreach events.
Family Life Pastor
First Baptist Church
01.2019 - 11.2020
- Led and directed the ministry to children, pre-teens, youth, and their families
- Planned weekly Bible study lessons for youth and provided oversight for children and pre-teens
- Along with the Senior Pastor, served through a church revitalization
- Saw increased growth each year in all ministries and attendance throughout the church
- Helped establish children, preteen, and youth ministries from the ground floor
- Assisted with preaching 4-6 times a year
- Assisted with funerals, pastoral counseling, and other church-wide administrative duties as needed
- Taught and ran weekly chapel for our preschool weekday ministries for 50-60 students
- Assisted and provided oversight for yearly community outreach events for Easter, VBS, fall festival, and Christmas
- During the Pandemic, assisted with community-wide food distribution serving 600-800 weekly
- Assisted with establishing online ministry and social media
Youth Pastor
Grace Evangelical Free Church
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Leader and primary teacher for Middle School and High School programs
- Steady growth in middle school ministry and participated in baptizing four high school students
- Assisted families/children with special needs and disabilities, helped them attend church by working with our Compassionate Care Team
- The team established a 'comfort cove' as a safe place for those with special needs while family members attended the morning service
- Worked with local pastors for the annual Baccalaureate Service, an important community event
- Assisted with the launch of small groups church-wide
Youth/Young Adult Pastor
Ponderosa Bible Church
01.2012 - 08.2016
- Led and directed ministry to youth and young adults, planned and led all services and Bible studies
- Networked with other churches and youth groups to host an annual winter camp. We started with two churches and 35 students; in my 3rd and final year there, six churches participated with over 100+ students attending
- Helped organize the Payson Youth Ministerial Fellowship
- Worked with local youth pastors to organize citywide events – worship nights, late-night activities, games, and prayer events such as See You at the Pole and National Day of Prayer
- Served as a chapel speaker for our local Christian school
Recruiter
Southern California Seminary
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Promoted all aspects of the Seminary at conferences and other ministry events and assisted in the administration process
Staff Member
Infusion Ministries
01.2006 - 05.2010
- During my internship, I traveled throughout the United States learning how to lead the local church to establish and discover their identity in Christ
- Served on a mission trip in Peru
- Developed an interest and desire to offer to counsel, particularly discipleship counseling.
- Knowledge and experience in support raising
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Biblical Counseling
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC 11.2022 - Current
Master of Science in Counseling -
Clarks Summit University
Clarks Summit, PA 05.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies -
Southern California Seminary
El Cajon 05.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Religion -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 01.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Teaching and instruction
Public outreach
Spiritual guidance
Pastoral Care
Preaching
Church Growth
Church Revitalization
Accomplishments
President of Desert Pines Baptist Association
(Jan 2023-Present)
-Partnered with association AMS in pastoral care and mentorship
-Helped establish a Missional Multi-Site strategy to strengthen our rural churches and ministries.
-Hosted an association-wide worship workshop to encourage and equip local churches in worship ministry.
-Hosted annual association meetings with a focus on pastoral encouragement and equipping.
-Helped with land transactions which helped raise money for association churches.
Mountain Christian School (K-8th Grade)
-Chapel Speaker
-JV & Varsity Basketball Coach
-Worldview Elective Teacher
Bio
I grew up in a non-Christian home and was invited to youth group by a friend. During a summer camp with this youth group, I accepted Christ. Although I had this new relationship, I did not have any discipleship or mentoring to help me spiritually grow while in high school. It wasn’t until after my first year in college that I made a complete turnaround. I moved out and started attending a small church in Arizona where God led me to a mentor who helped shape my Christian walk. I now strive to find ways to implement discipleship as a vital part of a Christian’s growth process.
Family
Married to Leah Fahrlender 2006; Jackson, born 2012; Tatum, born 2016.
Timeline
Doctor of Ministry - Biblical Counseling
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
11.2022 - Current
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Pinetop
12.2020 - Current
Family Life Pastor
First Baptist Church
01.2019 - 11.2020
Youth Pastor
Grace Evangelical Free Church
09.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Science in Counseling -
Clarks Summit University
05.2016 - 05.2019
Youth/Young Adult Pastor
Ponderosa Bible Church
01.2012 - 08.2016
Recruiter
Southern California Seminary
01.2011 - 12.2011
Master of Arts in Biblical Studies -
Southern California Seminary
05.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science in Religion -
Liberty University
01.2009 - 05.2013
Staff Member
Infusion Ministries
01.2006 - 05.2010
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