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Dave Johnson

San Mateo,CA

Summary

Experienced pastor offering 16 years in senior leadership (shepherding entire congregations) and another 10 plus years working with youth and college students. Committed to creating a thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by the gospel. Successful background in teaching the many truths of God's Word so that people may understand the life changing message of Jesus Christ.


Strong focus on developing team collaboration, driving meaningful engagement and adapting to changing needs. Known for strong and compassionate leadership, effective communication and unwavering integrity. Proficient in teaching and preaching, counseling, public speaking and offering support to the entire church leadership team.



Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of San Carlos
11.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for the study, teaching and preaching of God's Word.
  • Faithful to historic biblical orthodoxy and time tested true expositional preaching.
  • Worked closely with Deacon Board to oversee the spiritual needs of the congregation.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • Helped oversee administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Helped established and managed church budget of $400k - $500k per year.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.

Assistant Girls Golf Coach

Hillsdale High School
08.2021 - Current
  • Modeled good sportsmanship and responsible behavior on greens to students to instill good etiquette and safety practices.
  • Collaborated with other coaches, sharing best practices for consistent growth in coaching skills.
  • Implemented mental conditioning techniques to help players overcome performance anxiety and maintain focus under pressure.

Head Coach Boys Golf

Hillsdale High School
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed athletic skills through personalized coaching, resulting in higher individual achievements.
  • Organized and led practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skill.
  • Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents and school administrators for program support and success.
  • Fostered a positive team environment with clear communication and motivational techniques.
  • Mentored students in much more than just golf.

Church Planter/Lead Pastor

Hope Church of San Mateo
10.2009 - 11.2015
  • Planted and oversaw the merging of Hope, San Mateo and First Baptist Church of San Carlos in November of 2015.
  • Developed measurement tools to track congregational growth, engagement levels and overall satisfaction to inform decision-making processes and future direction.
  • Created engaging sermon series that addressed relevant topics and encouraged attendees to apply biblical principles in their daily lives.
  • Recruited, trained and mentored volunteer teams for all ministry areas (Worship, Kids, Outreach, etc), ensuring smooth operations and consistent support.
  • Organized, fundraised and led two trips to Southern Sudan to provide humanitarian aid during their Civil War. Led and taught Sudanese pastors.
  • Mentored other church planters.

Director of Youth Ministry

FBC San Mateo
02.1999 - 09.2009
  • Responsible for teaching, counseling, and mentoring of Jr. High, High School and College students as well as working with their families on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
  • Worked with church staff to coordinate youth and young adults role in the vision of FBC San Mateo.
  • Led 3 trips to Mississippi for Disaster Relief (Hurricane Katrina)
  • Supervised a volunteer staff of 10-12
  • Led fundraising activities
  • Planned and led trips and retreats.
  • Crisis/Intervention type counseling


PARAMEDIC

American Medical Response, AMR SMCO
09.2001 - 04.2008
  • Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
  • Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes and respiratory distress.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments and interventions.
  • Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
  • Worked as a paramedic preceptor, training paramedic interns for their certifications.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Bible And Theology

William Jessup University
Rocklin, CA

Associate of Science - Paramedicine

ETS
Santa Cruz, CA
05-2001

Skills

  • Teaching and Preaching
  • Congregational care
  • Pastoral care
  • Public speaking
  • Marriage counseling
  • Crisis management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Shepherding
  • Grief counseling
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Sick visitation familiarity

Accomplishments

Successfully planted Hope Church of San Mateo in Fall of 2009. Successfully lead and oversaw the merge of Hope Church of San Mateo (approximately 50 members) and FBC San Carlos (approximately 40 members) in the Fall of 2015. Married my High School sweetheart in 1999 and celebrated our 25th year of marriage last September. Jessica is the greatest earthy gift the Lord has ever given me and I am so indebted to Him for His grace upon me through her. Our oldest daughter, Kayla just graduated from Grand Canyon University in April and is the light of our family. She has a strong yet simple faith and loves the Lord deeply. Our middle daughter, Ashlyn just turned 18 and will graduate high school later this month. She was born deaf and wears bi-lateral cochlear implants to hear. She will be playing collegiate golf at George Fox University in the fall. She is the best deaf golfer in the USA and ranked 3rd internationally. Ashlyn has a passionate faith and longs to serve her Lord wherever she goes. Holland is our youngest daughter and will complete 5th grade this June. She is incredibly smart, funny and can be a little sassy at times. She loves Jesus, volleyball and golf. She was a surprise to our family and we are so grateful to God for her. My family is my legacy and my greatest joy. God has blessed me beyond measure with the four Johnson ladies.

Timeline

Assistant Girls Golf Coach

Hillsdale High School
08.2021 - Current

Head Coach Boys Golf

Hillsdale High School
01.2021 - Current

Senior Pastor

First Baptist Church of San Carlos
11.2015 - Current

Church Planter/Lead Pastor

Hope Church of San Mateo
10.2009 - 11.2015

PARAMEDIC

American Medical Response, AMR SMCO
09.2001 - 04.2008

Director of Youth Ministry

FBC San Mateo
02.1999 - 09.2009

Bachelor of Science - Bible And Theology

William Jessup University

Associate of Science - Paramedicine

ETS

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