- Music
- I enjoy listening to gospel, Rhythm and Blues and Jazz
- Reading
- I enjoy reading the works many of the great historians past and present from Schlesinger, Brinkley, Brands, Franklin, Williams and Goodwin
- Reading the Bible
- I enjoy spectator sports-college basketball and football as well as Houston Texans and the St Louis Cardinals
David Vaughn
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator and compassionate pastor with a proven track record at Bethel AME Church-Ladd, excelling in pastoral care and teaching. Skilled in fostering inclusive environments and enhancing critical thinking through innovative methods. Adept at counseling and preaching, leading to strengthened community ties and enriched student experiences.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Bethel AME Church-Ladd
10.2017 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Instructor of History
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
08.1993 - Current
- Developed critical thinking skills among students through the use of primary source analysis and group discussions.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia into lectures.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular clubs related to history, engaging students outside of traditional classroom settings.
- Partnered with local museums or historical societies for field trips or guest speakers that enriched student experience in real-world applications of their studies.
- Increased cultural awareness within the classroom by introducing students to historical perspectives from various cultures and time periods.
- Established strong rapport with both students and parents through open communication channels and regular progress updates.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior, participation, and academic achievement.
- Organized tutoring sessions or study groups for struggling students which led to improved understanding of course material.
Education
Master of Divinity
Jackson Theological Seminary
North Little Rock, ARDoctor of Arts-Humanities Program
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GAMaster of Arts - Social Sciences- History
Grambling State University
Grambling, LABachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARSkills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Life member Association for the Study of African American Life and History
- Arkansas Historical Association
- Board member of St. John-Alexander Towers
- St. John AME Church-Pine Bluff
- Life member Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Interests
Timeline
Pastor
Bethel AME Church-Ladd
10.2017 - Current
Instructor of History
University Of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
08.1993 - Current
Master of Divinity
Jackson Theological Seminary
Doctor of Arts-Humanities Program
Clark Atlanta University
Master of Arts - Social Sciences- History
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
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