Daniel Welch
Glencoe,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Glencoe, MN
06.2012 - Current
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need, particularly during COVID.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group studies.
- Mentored associate pastors and other professional staff in their professional development journey.
- Assisted with youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
Sole Pastor
St. Paul's / Epiphany Lutheran Churches
Thorp / Stanley, WI
01.2002 - 06.2012
- Collaborate between two church congregations in a multi-parish setting in order to create an atmosphere of unity.
- Manage schedules and activities between the congregations to insure no scheduling conflicts.
- Facilitate amiable relations between the congregations.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities.
Sole Pastor
St. Matthew / St. Paul's Lutheran Churches
Meadow Grove / Tilden, NE
06.1998 - 01.2002
- Enhanced congregations' spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO05.1998
Bachelor of Science - History And Spanish Minor
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN1994
Skills
- Congregational Care
- Pastoral Counseling
- Spiritual Guidance
- Church Calendar Coordination
- Biblically Based
- Organizational Management
- Sermon Writing
- Counseling
- Biblical Knowledge
- Sermon Preparation
- Teaching
Additional Information
Special guest teacher for high school history class
Desire to move to Wisconsin to be closer to family
Works well with people
Patient
Kind
Good Listener
Helpful
Timeline
Senior Pastor
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
06.2012 - Current
Sole Pastor
St. Paul's / Epiphany Lutheran Churches
01.2002 - 06.2012
Sole Pastor
St. Matthew / St. Paul's Lutheran Churches
06.1998 - 01.2002
Master of Divinity - Theology
Concordia Seminary
Bachelor of Science - History And Spanish Minor
Minnesota State University - Mankato