Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Don Hurst

Don Hurst

Ganado,TX

Summary

Compassionate preacher known for engaging sermons and deep Biblical study. Possess specialized skills in public speaking, pastoral care, and community outreach. Excel in leadership and communication, ensuring effective ministry and positive community impact.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Supply Preacher

Morales Baptist Church
Morales, TX
04.2024 - Current

Minister /Lay Preacher

Ganado Nursing Home
Ganado, TX
04.2024 - Current

Lay Leader

Coaches Outreach
Ganado, TX
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead Bible Study with local High School Coaches

Minister in Training / Lay Preacher

First Baptist Church Ganado
Ganado, TX
06.2023 - Current
  • Head of Safety / Security 6/23-6/24
  • Lead Adult Bible Study
  • Missions Committee
  • Youth Volunteer
  • GRACE Team Member and Ministry Co-lead

Founder

Blankets and Backpacks
Corpus Christi, TX
11.2020 - 01.2022
  • Homeless ministry serving Coastal Bend and South Texas in cooperation with Fellowship of Oso Creek Church in Corpus Christi

Lay Minister

Fellowship of Oso Creek
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2019 - 06.2021
  • Led Greeting Team
  • Led Life Group
  • Youth Volunteer
  • Security Team

Hospice Caregiver

Tollie and Barbara Hurst
Corpus Christi, TX
12.2017 - 06.2021
  • Live-in care for grandparents during hospice
  • Preached funerals for both grandparents

Classroom Coordinator

Echoing Hills Village
Green, OH
05.2017 - 12.2017
  • Led Toastmasters' Youth Leadership Program
  • Communcations teacher
  • Math teacher
  • Physical Ed. teacher
  • Bus driver

Lay Minister

Faith Family Church
Canton, OH
09.2014 - 08.2017
  • Led Men's Bible Study
  • Prayer Team
  • Greeting Team
  • Youth Volunteer
  • Security - Turnaround Community Outreach homeless ministry
  • Praise and Worship Team - TCO
  • Sound Tech - TCO

Electrician

United States Navy, USN
Norfolk, VA
06.1992 - 12.1997

Youth Pastor Intern

Gospel Country
Victoria, TX
03.1992 - 05.1992

Volunteer

Baptist Student Union
Beeville, TX
08.1988 - 05.1990

Security /Cleaning Crew Member

Central Assembly of God Church
Austin, TX
09.1985 - 08.1988
  • Opening Security Guard for Church, School, and Daycare while attending High School
  • Cleaning Crew after school, summer, and following graduation
  • Kitchen Volunteer for Street (homeless) Ministry

Education

Master of Arts - Ministry

Stark College And Seminary, Corpus Christi, TX
05-2027

Certificate - Ministry

Stark College And Seminary, Corpus Christi, TX
05-2025

Associate of Science - Business Administration Education

Coastal Bend College, Beeville, TX
05-1990

Business Administration

University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
  • 138 Semester Hours completed

Business Administration

University of Houston - Victoria, Victoria, TX

Skills

  • Sermon Preparation
  • Preaching
  • Public Speaking
  • Teaching
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Mission-oriented
  • Discipleship
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Counseling
Don Hurst