Dierdre Parker
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Experienced pastor skilled in public speaking and event coordination. Strength in fostering community relationships and spiritual growth through targeted outreach and effective administration, committed to driving church engagement and participation. Use gifts and talents in the arts (theater, spoken word) to create a welcoming spiritual environment where gifts are celebrated and utilized for the edification of the saints and upbuilding of the kingdom.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Snow Hill AME Zion Church
11.2025 - Current
- Deliver engaging sermons to enhance spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Facilitat weekly Bible study sessions, fostering deeper understanding of scripture among congregants.
- Coordinate outreach programs to support local community needs and strengthen church relationships.
- Assist in planning and executing church events, promoting fellowship and participation among members.
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hood Theological Seminary
08.2025 - Current
- Develop and executed targeted marketing campaigns to enhance community engagement.
- Coordinate logistics for events, ensuring effective communication and outreach strategies.
- Assist in managing social media accounts, increasing online presence and follower engagement.
- Create engaging content for newsletters and promotional materials to support institutional goals.
Pastor
Terrells Chapel AME Zion Church
11.2019 - 11.2025
- Delivered engaging sermons to enhance spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Facilitated weekly Bible study sessions, fostering deeper understanding of scripture among congregants.
- Coordinated outreach programs to support local community needs and strengthen church relationships.
- Assisted in planning and executing church events, promoting fellowship and participation among members.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic initiatives for member engagement and retention.
- Managed communication channels, ensuring timely dissemination of information regarding services and events.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Ministry
Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury, NC05-2027
Master of Arts - Divinity
Hood Theological Seminary
Salisbury05-2020
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2014
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Public speaking
- Sermon preparation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Administration skills
- Leadership development
- Community service
- Spiritual guidance
- Congregational care
- Workflow coordination
- Small group facilitation
- Interfaith dialogue
- Addiction support
- Spiritual teaching
- Inspirational leadership
- Biblical studies
- Social and religious assistance
Timeline
Pastor
Snow Hill AME Zion Church
11.2025 - Current
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hood Theological Seminary
08.2025 - Current
Pastor
Terrells Chapel AME Zion Church
11.2019 - 11.2025
Doctor of Ministry - Ministry
Hood Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Divinity
Hood Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina Wilmington