Darrell Rice
Minister
Pocatello,ID
Summary
Experienced with pastoral care, including counseling and spiritual guidance. Utilizes strategic planning to develop meaningful programs and sermons that connect with congregants. Track record of fostering strong sense of community and spiritual growth within congregation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Valley Gate Vineyard Church
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Designed and implemented impactful worship services, fostering spiritual growth within congregation.
- Led community outreach initiatives, strengthening church engagement and support in local neighborhoods.
- Provided pastoral counseling, addressing congregational needs with empathy and guidance.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers, enhancing leadership skills and ministry effectiveness.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Autism Support Associate
Responding To Autism
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed individualized support plans for clients with autism to enhance communication and social skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and support for clients' needs.
- Implemented behavioral interventions to promote positive behavior and reduce challenging behaviors.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track progress and adjust strategies based on client development.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Student Life Coordinator
ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Determined course schedules and coordinated teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Placement Specialist
Entrust Community Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
- As a Placement Specialists I work with (disabled, etc.) job candidates to find employment within our local community
- Observed strict procedures to maintain data and plan participant confidentiality.
- Cultivated in-depth understanding of our Community: trends and it's hiring desires.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
Senior Pastor
New Life Foursquare Church
01.2002 - 04.2018
- Accountable for all church financial administrative tasks as well overseeing the welfare and care of New Life’s members, community, and worship center. Consisting and 150 guest capacity with annual giving/sales $120K
- Increased parishioners by 50% in first 2 years
- Accurately ensured all financial records, transactions and processes were completed monthly within an appropriate time frame
- All aspects of property management
- Responsible for operational budget, bank reconciliation, accounts payable, and receivable charitable disbursements
- Created PowerPoint and Keynote developing both weekly service slide decks and other public outreach presentations
- Provided strong outreach support to a community with a long-term history of poverty and homelessness
- Established multiple community men’s groups to positively influence domestic stability and personal motivation
- Introduced, piloted, and grew “Family Promise,” to meet the needs of the growing homeless family population
Education
3rd Year Intensive Pastoral Diploma - Theology
Christ For The Nations
2002
Intensive Theology Diploma - Theology
Christ For The Nations
5 1997
Skills
- Teaching/Preaching
- Discipleship Training
- Committee Leadership
- Sermons Preparation
- Active Member Engagement
- Outreach Initiatives
- Ministry Development
- Vocational Education
- Spiritual Leadership
- Congregational Care
- Interdenominational Networking
- Youth Advocacy
- Pastoral Counseling (Personal, Marriage & Family)
- Community Outreach Programs
- Creative Strategies
- Hospice Visits
- Small Group Leadership
- Funeral Service Coordination
- Emotional Support
Certification
- Licensed & Ordained Minister with the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel - 2002-2018
- Licensed & Ordained Minister with Full Gospel Fellowship- 2023-Current
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Valley Gate Vineyard Church
10.2024 - 11.2025
Autism Support Associate
Responding To Autism
03.2024 - 06.2024
Student Life Coordinator
ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE
01.2023 - 10.2023
Placement Specialist
Entrust Community Services
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Pastor
New Life Foursquare Church
01.2002 - 04.2018
3rd Year Intensive Pastoral Diploma - Theology
Christ For The Nations
Intensive Theology Diploma - Theology
Christ For The Nations