Darrow Perkins, Jr.

Dedicated professional with more than 21 years of experience in pastoral ministry, and 30+ years of experience in preaching, and teaching the Word of God at the college level. Committed to transferring my knowledge and years of pastoral experience to students with a ministry/pastoral calling on their lives. Exhibits exceptional communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Proven success and ability to manage day-to-day operations, establish multiple ministries, and provide leadership with church financials.

United States Marine Corps, Chief Warrant Officer (W3), 05/1983, 09/2003, Retired

• Book: 52 Weeks in the Word - A Devotional, 2023
• Book: There’s Power in HIS Name, 2022
• Book: Striving to Be a W.H.O.L.E. Church, 2021
• Book: To Tithe or Not to Tithe? Let’s Answer the Question, 2020
• Book: Nahum: From Nineveh to America, 2019
• Book: Which Church Are You? Are You Real or Just Going Through the Motions? 2017
• Book: Principles of Kingdom Living: How to Live Right in a World Gone Wrong, 2015

• Ambassador International University, Zambia, Africa, Adjunct Professor
• Pastor’s Training Institute, Malawi, Africa, Facilitator
• Pastor’s Conference, Zimbabwe, Africa, Facilitator
• Immanuel Bible College, Lemon Grove, CA, Instructor
• Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe, NC, Facilitator

• Mesa View Baptist Church, Poway, CA, PASTOR, 05/2002, Present, Planned and conducted worship services; preached the “Word of God” for morning worship, also guided and encouraged people to establish a relationship with Jesus Christ., Organized monthly and quarterly meetings with ministry leaders to discuss ministries of the church., Administered paid church staff, evaluated the tasks assigned to each, and provided support to complete functions in a timely manner., Proficiently managed and executed all aspects to preaching duties., Improved skills of associate ministers and delivered administrative directions to effectively deal with church operations., Acted as officiate at weddings, funerals, and baby dedications., Directed procedures to employ best practices and streamline routine functions., Lead the church in purchasing a $2.9M Church Facility in 2012., Implemented stewardship teachings and financial processes to amass $1.5M towards the purchase of the church property., Contributed efforts towards designing a website for the church and creating a Facebook page to evangelize the community and promote the church., Provided vision, managed, and properly utilized an average annual budget of $750,000 and monitored all activities to avoid any discrepancies and overspending., Successfully established a radio ministry, “Impacting Your World” within seven months of assuming the pastorate., Club 9-12 (Youth Ministry), Church Directory, Evangelism Ministry, Intercessory Prayer, Interpretations of Praise (IOP – Praise Dance), Marriage Enrichment, Military Outreach Ministry (MOM), Minister’s Ministry, Minister Wives Ministry, “Our Daily Bread” Food Pantry, Single’s Ministry, Website/Facebook Ministry, Welcome Ministry, Bible Prophecy Conference, Good Friday Services, Leadership Conference, “Prayze in the Park” (Annual Worship at a Local Park), Spring Revival, Stewardship Conference, Vacation Bible School, Youth Revival/Explosion