David Walsworth, Jr.

• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
• Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations.
• Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
• Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
• Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
• Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
• Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
• 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.
• Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
• Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
• Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
• Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
• Created video sermons for social media during nationwide pandemic.
• Facilitated revival services and special events within the community.
• Developed new believers classes and training.
• Promoted church leadership involvement in La District training meetings and programs.
• Revitalized Royal Rangers and Missionettes programs in the children's department.

• Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
• Established partnerships with other churches to strengthen relationships and facilitate growth within the church.
• Expanded congregation by delivering engaging and relevant sermons.
• Created inspiring worship to encourage people to serve in church and community.
• Raised money for ministry through fundraising and sharing church vision with worshippers.
• Designed sermon series that addressed current societal issues, increasing relevance and impact on the lives of attendees.

• Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
• Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
• Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
• Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
• Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
• Maintain a professional tone.
• Testified in court during proceedings and trials.
• Organized and served as director of Crime Stoppers. Managed calls and developed cases leading to numerous felony arrests and convictions.
• Received certification as a hostage negotiator and implemented a negotiation team. Training received from the FBI.
• Served on and helped in development of an active crime scene investigation unit. Received training and certification with North Delta Police Training Center.
• I received training and certification with FBI in interview and interrogation.
• Assisted with TRIAD of union parish, speaking at many meetings and events.

• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
• Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
• Developed church order, structure, and bylaws with the assistance of the church board.
• Started Royal Rangers and Missionettes programs in the church.
• Participated in AG District training events.

Served under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Mike Lairsey.

• Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
• Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
• Attended La District events such as summer camps and youth convention.
• Implemented new outreaches and youth programs within the church and community.
• Worked along with the senior pastor in a building project which included carpentry, plumbing, and electrical experience.
• Assisted the senior pastor with worship and pulpit ministry frequently.
• Attended La. District Counsel.
• Developed relationships and encouraged spiritual growth in many areas of our congregation.
• Attended weekly meetings with the Senior Pastor in order to plan phases of our building project and church schedule.

Served under the leadership of Senior Pastor,

Bill Bearden.

• Built lasting relationships with youth and parents.
• Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
• Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
• Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
• Coordinated with other church staff to ensure that youth ministry activities aligned with overall mission of church.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
• Attended La District Council.
• Participated at La District events such as summer camps and youth convention.
• Started a weekly Friday night youth program that grew quickly in our community.
• Encouraged and counseled youth and adults within our church body and community.
• Welcomed youth into our home to facilitate and guide students in Godly character.
• Transported students to events and services.
• Attended weekly planning meetings with the Senior Pastor and church staff.
• Assisted with special events and services at the church and within the community.
• Participated in hospital visitations alongside the Senior Pastor.

Served under the leadership of Senior Pastor, Elton Gunter.

• Served as a positive role model for young individuals.
• Collaborated with other Youth Leaders to create a safe and inclusive environment for all participants..
• Developed rapport with young participants, providing support and guidance in their personal challenges.
• Maintained good relationships with parents through regular communication and active participation in planned activities.
• Coordinated and led weekly youth meetings.
• Organized group activities and outings for youth and led weekly Bible study meetings.
• Organized successful fundraising events, securing resources for youth programs.
• Provided emotional support for struggling youths.
• Planned youth outings and events.
• Attended La District summer camps and youth conventions.
• Assisted with praise and worship as the drummer on a weekly basis.
• Occasionally preached sermons to the congregation.
• Hosted youth events and activities at our home.
• Established relationships with parents and other adults within the congregation in order to facilitate a Godly environment for the youth.