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Darrell Kepler
Richmond,IN
Summary
Accomplished Pastor bringing more than 40 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Hillcrest Baptist Church
03.2020 - Current
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Senior Pastor
Heritage Baptist Church
05.2010 - 03.2020
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Increased church membership by 150%.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Co-Pastor
Hillcrest Baptist Church
05.2001 - 05.2010
Senior Pastor
Fellowship Baptist Church
05.1996 - 05.1999
Education
Ph.D. - Theology
Great Plains Baptist Seminary
Sioux Falls, SD05-1994
Master of Science - Education
Great Plains Baptist College
Sioux Falls, SD05-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College
San Dimas, California05-1980
Skills
- Congregational care
- Spiritual leadership
- Spiritual instruction
- Teen ministry
- Fundraising expertise
- Public speaking
- Leadership building
- Discipleship training
- Organizational management
- Discipleship
Interests
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Hillcrest Baptist Church
03.2020 - Current
Senior Pastor
Heritage Baptist Church
05.2010 - 03.2020
Co-Pastor
Hillcrest Baptist Church
05.2001 - 05.2010
Senior Pastor
Fellowship Baptist Church
05.1996 - 05.1999
Ph.D. - Theology
Great Plains Baptist Seminary
Master of Science - Education
Great Plains Baptist College
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College