Danny Strong
Kirklin,IN
Summary
Lead pastor with more than 17 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating healthier, Christ-centered, relational environments. I believe in the power of God's Word preached and expositionally, and the necessity of organic and relational discipleship and outreach.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Senior Pastor
Redeeming Grace Church
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided stability, shepherding, and direction as well as regular teaching and preaching for a church in a crisis
- We created a new constitution, started some men’s ministries, and began to build friendships with the broader church
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- We saw some people come to Christ and attendance begin to grow
Senior Pastor
Lebanon Bible Baptist Church / Trailview Church
07.2007 - 05.2022
- LBBC was a revitalization project
- The church was an older congregation (no couples under 50) from a fundamentalist Baptist background
- Through the ministry of the Word, gospel-centered friendships, prayer, and the power of His Spirit, the church turned towards a more Christ-centered, gospel-focused direction and was attracting younger families
- We also created a new constitution and statement of faith that moved the church to an elder-led church government
- We developed small groups ministries and regular outreach events, and began seeing some gospel fruit
Youth Pastor
Hanover Baptist Church
08.2000 - 05.2004
- As a part-time youth pastor and full-time seminary student, I led the youth in teaching on a weekly basis, some one-on-one discipleship, mission trips, and occasional pulpit supply
Co-Coordinate & Lead Small Groups
Simeon Trust
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Simeon Trust provides annual workshops to equip pastors for expositional preaching
- I have assisted in organizing annual workshops as well as leading the small groups that hone our skill in handling God’s Word
- Simeon Trust provides annual workshops to equip pastors for expositional preaching
Chaplain
Boone County Sheriff’s Department
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Served as a volunteer chaplain to assist in emergency chaplain services
- My primary role was to provide emergency comfort for those in crisis as well as in making death notifications
Preaching & Teaching
Ryker’s Ridge Baptist Church
01.2004 - 01.2007
- As a member, I assisted the pastoral staff with volunteer pulpit supply and teaching classes for biblical and theological studies
Co-Coordinate & Lead Small Groups
Simeon Trust
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Simeon Trust provides annual workshops to equip pastors for expositional preaching
- I have assisted in organizing annual workshops as well as leading the small groups that hone our skill in handling God’s Word
- Simeon Trust provides annual workshops to equip pastors for expositional preaching
Education
M.Div - Biblical & Theological Studies
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY05.2004
B.A. - Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
Cedarville, OH01.2000
Skills
- Expositional preaching
- Building healthy relational environment
- Leadership development
- Discipleship training
- Leading and facilitating small groups
- Developing a church wide vision
- Communicating,, implementing, and aligning the church on the vision
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Crisis management
- Spiritual cultivation
Ministry Experience
- Charles Simeon Trust Workshops - Nov 2019 - Present, CST is an international organization that provides workshops to train pastors in expositional preaching. Assisted in organizing annual workshops, led small groups of other pastors and ministry leaders.
- Chaplain, Boone County Sheriff’s Department - Sept 2016 - Feb, 2020, Provided emergency comfort for those in crisis, Assisted in making death notifications
- Preaching & Teaching, Ryker’s Ridge Baptist Church - Oct 2004 - June 2007, Assisted pastoral staff with volunteer pulpit supply and teaching classes for biblical and theological studies
Personal Background
- Birth date: August 18, 1978
- Raised in Freeport, IL,
- Married the love of my life, Jen, on September 4, 1999.
- Ordained at Ryker's Ridge Baptist Church on July, 2006
- God gifted Jen and I with seven children: Victoria (24), Josiah (22), Tomas (21), Elijah (20), Lizzie (17), Isaac (14), and Nina (10). Two sons (Josiah and Tomas) are low-functioning, non-verbal autistic men and are currently living in group homes.
- Began an online business buying, restoring, and reselling vintage fountain pens
- I love to read, especially theology and the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. The Chicago Bears are my favorite team. I play a little guitar. Our family loves the beach and hiking in beautiful places, especially national parks.
Timeline
Interim Senior Pastor
Redeeming Grace Church
05.2023 - 02.2025
Co-Coordinate & Lead Small Groups
Simeon Trust
01.2019 - Current
Co-Coordinate & Lead Small Groups
Simeon Trust
01.2019 - Current
Chaplain
Boone County Sheriff’s Department
01.2016 - 01.2020
Senior Pastor
Lebanon Bible Baptist Church / Trailview Church
07.2007 - 05.2022
Preaching & Teaching
Ryker’s Ridge Baptist Church
01.2004 - 01.2007
Youth Pastor
Hanover Baptist Church
08.2000 - 05.2004
M.Div - Biblical & Theological Studies
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. - Biblical Studies
Cedarville University
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