David McGraw
Spokane
Summary
I have a strong desire to support men in sharing the gospel, teaching them what it means to walk as Christ did, and praying that God will work in their lives to create a lasting, generational impact. God has gifted me as a dynamic pastoral leader with extensive experience at Christ Our Hope Bible Church, where I excel in evangelism strategies and small group leadership. I have a proven track record in community outreach and discipleship training, fostering spiritual growth. I am recognized for my strong communication skills and commitment to team collaboration, which enhances the effectiveness of the ministry and supports its members.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastoral Intern
Christ Our Hope Bible Church
08.2021 - Current
- Current Elder - Shepherds members at COHBC
- Led and Hosted Care Group for 10 Families
- Led Care Group sessions focused on teaching, instructing, exhorting, and encouraging members
- Determines key service opportunities in the community to do community outreach
- Develops a team of people from COHBC to effectively reach into the community
- Led College and Career Group, teaching scripture and training them for life
- Fills in for Preaching at COHBC on Sunday
- Conducts various aspects of the worship service
Combat Rescue Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2001 - 02.2021
- Principal advisor for 4-Star Combatant Commander/ 2-Star Director of Operations on all personnel recovery matters
- Led a 5-member PR Branch managing PR readiness & development across European Command Staff
- Installation Commander, Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) west, managed 201 military, civilian, and contractors; managed $5M O&M/$21M civ salary budget, oversaw 10 bldgs./100 acres at three geographically separate locations
- Led six-man branch managing/executing ground rescue force requirements for 42 Recovery Teams, 15 Squadrons across 6 Major Commands (MAJCOMs)
- Led 20-member SPO team to manage $263M portfolioverified requirements, coordinated testing operations & directed the fielding of seven acquisition and development systems
- Led 12-24 people to provide Training and logistics flight; Supported training & execution of worldwide CSAR operations
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Masters
Masters University
Los Angeles, CA05-2027
Master of Arts - Masters of Divinity
Masters Seminary
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Master of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management
American Military University
Charles Town WV12-2013
Chemcial Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2001
Skills
- Evangelism strategies
- Ministry development
- Pastoral care
- Discipleship training
- Small group leadership
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer leadership
- Youth ministry
- Marriage counseling
- Biblical counseling
- Church administration
- Worship planning
- Biblical studies
- Spiritual leadership
- Religious education
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Punctual and dependable
- Decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Public outreach
Timeline
Pastoral Intern
Christ Our Hope Bible Church
08.2021 - Current
Combat Rescue Officer
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2001 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Theological Masters
Masters University
Master of Arts - Masters of Divinity
Masters Seminary
Master of Arts - Emergency And Disaster Management
American Military University
Chemcial Engineering
New Mexico State University
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