Demetrice Swift
Summary
Mission-driven Senior Pastor with more than ten years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
75
75
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor, Ministry Founder
Gospel Worship Center
07.2012 - Current
- Established food pantry, marriage ministry, and other community outreach efforts
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Spearheaded building project to expand seating of 100 by relocating to another worship building to supports 300 and 3 classroom spaces.
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Advised on high-level decisions for key leadership positions, conducted senior hire interviews and nominated new board members.
- Investigated and addressed business development challenges to proactively mitigate problems.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and other ministry programs.
Chaplain
Tyson Foods
01.2012 - Current
- Offer team members counseling/crisis intervention
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
Service Pastor
Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel
01.2009 - 05.2012
- Gospel Service, with Administrative Experience - Ministry attendance grew 250% in three-year period - Developed Children's Ministry in Spring 2011 called “King's Kids” -, GospelFest (Annual Christian Music showcase)
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- 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.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Chaplain
LRAFB, Arkansas, United States Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2012
- First African American Chaplain of the Arkansas Air National Guard; provided for 800+ guard members' spiritual needs, freedom of religious expression, deployed airmen family support
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
Staff Safety Program Coordinator
Arkansas State Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2011
- Annually train 250+ staff safety - Volunteer Chaplain: Minister and mentor to staff/patients - Licensed Practical Nurse: experience on adult & adolescent units
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Supervised four professional and administrative personnel.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
Associate Minister of Music and Evangelism
New Bethel Baptist Church
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Ministry attendance grew by 200
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Chaplain Assistant
Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members and staff.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Managed office and maintained records and files to offload administrative duties from chaplain.
- Researched and prepared materials used in Bible study and daily devotions.
Associate Minister
St. Mark Baptist Church, Little Rock AR
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Called & visited members; made care referrals to church elders and deacons - Married Ministry Group Co-leader with spouse over seven couples - Roddy E Collins School of Ministry Instructor: Taught 80 students seminary level coursework; in depth study of the Word of God
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated with other associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
Medical Technician
Sheppard Air Force Base TX
01.1988 - 01.2003
- Deployed 2002 to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Southern Watch
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
- Communicated with dispatch and treatment center personnel to provide information about medical situations and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Implemented treatment for emergent medical conditions by thoroughly assessing current patient status.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
Associate Youth Minister
St. John Baptist Church
01.1995 - 01.2001
- Started preaching, teaching, mentoring, & recreational activities for 125+ youth ages 4-12
- Communicated with parents and guardians about church policy, events and youth participation.
- Kept records of youth participation and youth ministry budget.
- Introduced youth advocacy program to generate increased involvement.
- Built rapport with teenagers and guardians by delivering engaging Sunday school lectures and hosting events for youth ministry members.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
Education
Master of Theology -
Missionary Baptist Seminary
Little Rock, AR08.2006
Associate of Bible -
Missionary Baptist Seminary
Little Rock AR08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX08.1992
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Community College of The Air Force
Wichita Falls08.1992
Diploma -
Little Rock Central High School
Little Rock AR06.1986
Skills
- Sick Visitation
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Public Speaking
- New Member Assimilation
- Biblical Stewardship
- Crisis Management
- Sermon Writing
- Leadership Development
- Church Calendar Management
- Grief Counseling
- Volunteer Management
- Cost Savings
- Bible Studies
- Committee Leadership
- Raising Funds
- Preaching
- Shepherding
- Discipleship
Affiliations
- Member of Enlisted Association of Air National Guard
- Young Men's Mentor Group
- Alumni Member Jefferson Co. Boys & Girls Club Board
- Former Jacksonville AR Ministers Alliance Member
Additional Information
- Education & ordination documents are available upon request
Timeline
Senior Pastor, Ministry Founder
Gospel Worship Center
07.2012 - Current
Chaplain
Tyson Foods
01.2012 - Current
Service Pastor
Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel
01.2009 - 05.2012
Chaplain
LRAFB, Arkansas, United States Air Force
01.2009 - 01.2012
Associate Minister of Music and Evangelism
New Bethel Baptist Church
01.2007 - 01.2009
Chaplain Assistant
Little Rock Air Force Base Chapel
01.2003 - 01.2008
Associate Minister
St. Mark Baptist Church, Little Rock AR
01.2001 - 01.2007
Staff Safety Program Coordinator
Arkansas State Hospital
01.1998 - 01.2011
Associate Youth Minister
St. John Baptist Church
01.1995 - 01.2001
Medical Technician
Sheppard Air Force Base TX
01.1988 - 01.2003
Master of Theology -
Missionary Baptist Seminary
Associate of Bible -
Missionary Baptist Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Community College of The Air Force
Diploma -
Little Rock Central High School
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