David Speed
River Ridge,LA
Summary
Bilingually serving others through pastoring, church planting, teaching, tutoring, leadership development & missions both locally and in Latin America.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Church Planter
Lugar Seguro
New Orleans, USA
03.2023 - Current
- Launched on March 19, 2023.
- I pastor and preach weekly (Wednesdays and Sundays).
- I help lead and coordinate ministries in the church (congregation of 400), as well as volunteer activities in the local community and in Central America.
- We launched our English-speaking church, 'Safe Place,' in June of 2023.
Pastor
Iglesia Celebration
Metairie, USA
12.2013 - 03.2023
- Launched first Spanish-speaking Bible Study on February 22, 2014.
- The group quickly grew to over 40 people, which prompted monthly Saturday night services.
- As the monthly services grew, we launched Iglesia Celebration Sunday services on January 4, 2015.
- Since 2015, the church has ministered to 450 people with 31 small groups here in the local area and 22 in Turrialba, Costa Rica, while launching an additional local plant in Kenner, LA.
- Since Covid and Hurricane Ida, we built back to 350 people and 20 Life Groups.
- In addition to pastoring, I served as the Director of Hispanic Ministries for Celebration Church, giving direction to the pastors of 3 Iglesia Celebration congregations in Costa Rica.
- Since 2014, I've led 15 mission trips to Guatemala, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Honduras.
- In December of 2018 and August of 2022, I had the opportunity to be a speaker at a training retreat for 300 pastors in the Dominican Republic.
Spanish Teacher
Atonement Lutheran School
Metairie, LA
08.2012 - 05.2014
- Taught Spanish for students in preschool through 8th grade.
- Developed and implemented Spanish language curriculum to teach students grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and conversational skills.
- Conducted regular assessments of student progress in order to adjust instruction accordingly.
- Organized and led interactive activities such as games, role-playing exercises, and other engaging educational materials.
- Created lesson plans based on the school's standards for teaching Spanish language arts and literature.
- Provided individualized assistance to struggling students in order to help them improve their understanding of the material.
Missionary
Casa Bernabé
Guatemala City, Guatemala
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Moved to Guatemala in August of 2009 to serve in an orphanage (250 children, ages 0-17).
- Taught English in a local school for students in first grade through high school.
- Assistant coached 1st-9th grade soccer.
- Taught 2nd-8th graders how to play American flag football and basketball.
- Co-led the youth group and Sunday worship team.
- My wife, Rosa, and I were married in Guatemala and became the house parents of a home of 15 boys, ages 3-10.
Missionary
Centro Cristiano de Misiones Mundiales
Acapulco, Mexico
05.2007 - 06.2009
- Served in a local church as a church planting apprentice.
- Assisted the pastor in two smaller church plants in nearby communities, helping with leadership training, youth groups and worship leading.
Sports Coach
Memorial Baptist School
Metairie, LA
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Coached 1st through 4th grade, co-ed soccer.
- Coached middle school boys and girls sports: volleyball, flag football, basketball, and softball.
Education
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Church Planting Candidate
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA12.2024
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Missiology
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA12.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - ILP Cultural Studies
University of New Orleans
12.2008
Skills
- Sermon writing
- Administrative leadership
- Preaching
- Church planting
- Small group facilitation and leadership
- Lessons implementation
- Ministry development
- Pastoral counseling
- Outreach coordination
- Community building
- Film and video editing
- Facility management
- Youth ministry
- Fundraising and donations
- Worship leading
- Volunteer recruitment
- Volunteer coordination
- Student records management
- Progress reporting
- Classroom management
- Spanish language instruction
- Interactive teaching
- Activity planning
- Curriculum development
- Student motivation
- Cultural immersion
- Administering and creating content for social media accounts
- Email and phone etiquette
- Parent communication
Certification
- Ordained Minister
- North American Mission Board Endorsed Church Planter
- Licensed Foster Parent
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
• Recipient of the David and Sue Meacham Award for Outstanding Church Planting Student
Timeline
Church Planter
Lugar Seguro
03.2023 - Current
Pastor
Iglesia Celebration
12.2013 - 03.2023
Spanish Teacher
Atonement Lutheran School
08.2012 - 05.2014
Missionary
Casa Bernabé
08.2009 - 08.2012
Missionary
Centro Cristiano de Misiones Mundiales
05.2007 - 06.2009
Sports Coach
Memorial Baptist School
08.2003 - 08.2005
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Church Planting Candidate
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Missiology
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - ILP Cultural Studies
University of New Orleans
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