Dominique Allen
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Preaching Minister with background in pastoral leadership and spiritual guidance. Noted for strong communication skills, ability to engage diverse audiences and deep understanding of biblical teachings. Skilled in delivering thought-provoking sermons, fostering community involvement and facilitating church growth initiatives. Track record includes implementing faith-based programs that positively impact congregational engagement and community outreach.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Pastor
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Galveston, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Young Adult Ministry President
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 04.2024
- Facilitate and execute programming for The Wheeler Avenue Young Adult Ministry (WheelerYA)
- Engage in staff planning and setup of follow-up meetings for each department of ministry, including W.A.B.C
- (witnessing workers-charitable), Ambassadors (onboarding / social), Building Believers (spiritual arm), Communication Corp (media / marketing / communication)
Chaplain / Executive Board Member
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter
Houston, TX
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Facilitate burial ceremonies for brotherhood and their families, as well as provide grief counseling
- Perform hospital, nursing home, and rehab facility visitation
- Served as keynote speaker for ecumenical services at local, regional, and national conventions
- Serve on regional and national chaplaincy committees
Watchman Leader
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Houston, TX
10.2015 - Current
- Manage team of 15 in serving as senior pastor’s security arm
- Secure spaces, arenas, and venues, while remaining in close proximity to senior pastor
Armor Bearer
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Houston, TX
09.2015 - Current
- Contribute as special assistant to senior pastor, which includes coordinating / maintaining senior pastor’s local and national itinerary, arranging transportation, and completing errands
Men’s Ministry Leader
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
Houston, TX
05.2014 - Current
- Lead and teach Men’s Bible Study program
- Facilitate programming for Ministry
President / Executive Board Member
PurpleHeart Lodge #205 of MWPHGLoTX
Houston, TX
05.2012 - Current
- Facilitate and execute all programming for charitable arm of fraternal brotherhood in high-visibility role within community
Business Development Manager
Elara Caring- Hospice
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Gained market share in new sales performance through aggressive team training.
- Participated in weekly meetings with executive leadership team members to discuss progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with internal teams for successful execution of projects.
- Developed and significantly grew assigned territory using strong engagement and marketing skills.
Education
Ph.D. - Theological Studies
United Theological Seminary
Dayton, OH05-2025
Master of Divinity (M.Div) - Homiletics, Christian Education
Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health and Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2012
Skills
- Religious education
- Congregational development
- Church administration
- Interfaith dialogue
- Prayer guidance
- Small group facilitation
- Disaster response
- Children's ministry
- Grief counseling
- Sermon preparation
- Stewardship development
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Addiction support
- Biblical studies
- Theological studies
- Premarital counseling
- Marriage counseling
- Pastoral care
- Elderly ministry
- Spiritual leadership
- Youth ministry
- Worship planning
- Biblical counseling
- Empathetic listening
- Motivational skills
- Social media proficiency
- Staff development
- Fundraising expertise
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual guidance
- Crisis management
- Curriculum design
- Delegation
- Volunteer management
- Clinical pastoral education
- Professional networking
- Spiritual counseling
- Empathy development
- Grief support
- Family support
- Meditation instruction
- Interfaith ministry
- End-of-life care
- Chaplaincy training
- Religious literacy
- Compassionate presence
- Continuing education
Timeline
Interim Pastor
Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
07.2024 - Current
Business Development Manager
Elara Caring- Hospice
01.2023 - Current
Young Adult Ministry President
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
09.2019 - 04.2024
Chaplain / Executive Board Member
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter
09.2019 - 09.2024
Watchman Leader
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
10.2015 - Current
Armor Bearer
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
09.2015 - Current
Men’s Ministry Leader
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
05.2014 - Current
President / Executive Board Member
PurpleHeart Lodge #205 of MWPHGLoTX
05.2012 - Current
Ph.D. - Theological Studies
United Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div) - Homiletics, Christian Education
Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University
Bachelor of Science - Health and Psychology
University of Houston
Additional Organizations
- University of Houston Alumni Association
- Houston Athletics Alumni
- National Football League Players Association
- Prince Hall Masonic Org. (President)
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Executive Board Member)
- Houston Independent Auto Dealers Association
- Network after Work
- Houston Young Professionals
- Houston Area Urban League
- CAP of Pearland & Cap of Clearlake
Other Professional Experience
- The Right Step Houston- A Promises Behavioral Health Company, Houston, TX, Business Development / Outreach Manager, 01/21, Present
- Credit Acceptance Corporation, Houston, TX, Market Area Manager (MAM), 09/17, 03/20
- Midtown Hospice, Houston, TX, Marketing Manager, 07/15, 09/17
- Abletek, Houston, TX, Account Manager, 01/15, 06/15
- Preferred Warranties, Inc., Houston, TX, Account Manager, 05/13, 07/14
- Bayou City Home Health, Houston, TX, Physician & Community Liaison, 01/13, 05/13
- CBeyond, Houston, TX, Territory Manager, 06/12, 01/13
- ADT Home Security, Houston, TX, Sales Manager, Self-Generated Leads Department, 11/11, 06/12
Ministry Experience
- Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, TX, Young Adult Ministry President, 09/19, Present, Armor Bearer, 09/15, Present, Watchman Leader, 10/15, Present, Men’s Ministry Leader, 05/14, Present
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter, Houston, TX, Chaplain / Executive Board Member, 09/19, Present
Professional Organizations
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Executive Board Member)
NAACP- Houston Branch
Houston Young Professionals
Houston Area Urban League
National Sales Network - Houston Chapter
Houston Independent Auto Dealers Association
Network after Work
CAP of Pearland & Cap of Clearlake
Additional Organizations
- University of Houston Alumni Association
- Houston Athletics Alumni
- National Football League Players Association
- Prince Hall Masonic Org. (President)
Other Professional Experience
- The Right Step Houston- A Promises Behavioral Health Company, Houston, TX, Business Development / Outreach Manager, 01/21, Present
- Credit Acceptance Corporation, Houston, TX, Market Area Manager (MAM), 09/17, 03/20
- Midtown Hospice, Houston, TX, Marketing Manager, 07/15, 09/17
- Abletek, Houston, TX, Account Manager, 01/15, 06/15
- Preferred Warranties, Inc., Houston, TX, Account Manager, 05/13, 07/14
- Bayou City Home Health, Houston, TX, Physician & Community Liaison, 01/13, 05/13
- CBeyond, Houston, TX, Territory Manager, 06/12, 01/13
- ADT Home Security, Houston, TX, Sales Manager, Self-Generated Leads Department, 11/11, 06/12
Ministry Experience
- Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, Houston, TX, Young Adult Ministry President, 09/19, Present, Armor Bearer, 09/15, Present, Watchman Leader, 10/15, Present, Men’s Ministry Leader, 05/14, Present
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter, Houston, TX, Chaplain / Executive Board Member, 09/19, Present
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