Dan Ford
Faribault,MN
Summary
Relational leader, adept in preaching and disciple-making. Spearheaded youth and family engagement programs, involvement in community service initiatives, and investing in leadership development. Effective in verbal communication, fostering inter-generational relationships, and demonstrating committed disciple-making skills. Achieved significant growth in both spiritual and community outreach programs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Faribault Evangelical Free Church
03.2016 - Current
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with ministry team leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Led programs such as Bible studies, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
Youth Director
Faribault Evangelical Free Church
06.1999 - Current
- First as a volunteer, began the youth ministry at FEFC, with the position steadily growing into a paid position. Left this position when I stepped into the Senior Pastor role in 2016, then returned to working with our students in 2021, while continuing to work as the Senior Pastor.
- Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
- Increased youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests.
- Built strong inter-generational relationships by fostering big and little buddies within our children's ministry and youth group.
- Oversaw wholistic Family-ministry opportunities.
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
- Assisted in creation and implementation of missions strategy for youth to get involved in local and regional missions.
- Led integration of youth into worship and other ministry areas at church and church events.
Baseball & Soccer Coach
Faribault Middle School
09.2019 - Current
- With the blessing of our Elder Team, intentionally worked to connect with student and families outside our our church and foster ongoing relationships through coaching.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among players by emphasizing respect for opponents, officials, teammates, coaches, and themselves throughout each season.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Minnesota, Morris
Morris, MN06-1998
Pacific University
Forest Grove, OR06-1993
Skills
- Biblically based
- Preaching
- Disciple-making
- Small group facilitation
- Teaching
- Community service
- Motivational leadership style
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America in 2016
Timeline
Baseball & Soccer Coach
Faribault Middle School
09.2019 - Current
Senior Pastor
Faribault Evangelical Free Church
03.2016 - Current
Youth Director
Faribault Evangelical Free Church
06.1999 - Current
- Ordained in the Evangelical Free Church of America in 2016
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Minnesota, Morris
Pacific University
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