Don McCaig
Mansfield,United States
Summary
With 18 years as a Senior Pastor, I am transitioning into academia to leverage my passion for theology and extensive pastoral experience. My proven ability to effectively teach, lead, and communicate complex concepts positions me as a strong candidate for a college or seminary professor role. I am eager to bring my dynamic approach to fostering intellectual growth and creating a welcoming learning environments in an academic setting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Vine Fellowship Church
2020.10 - Current
- Primary Leader and Biblical Communicator of the church, Lead and staff of 7 and an Elder Team of 4
- Preach 47+ times a year with an additional 11 special lectures on theology
- Grew from 65 attendees to 175
- Created comprehensive systems throughout all departments and ministries
- Spearheaded a $150,000 remodel of the church facilities.
Grow Teams Pastor
Victory Life Church
2018.11 - 2020.10
- Created and implemented a new volunteer serving program
- Initiated and led a mobile church ministry that held church services in nursing homes throughout the city
- Participated in a team venture to write a new church handbook; was responsible for the section on leadership expectations and growth
- Oversee the volunteer environment, including training leadership to better pastor their volunteers, organize volunteers, and lead my own people
- Oversee the 'pop-up' mobile church ministry
- Teach a weekly Bible lesson and perform Biblical counseling.
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Lipan
2016.01 - 2019.04
- Created a community food pantry that served 450+ people a month
- Increased adult Sunday School participation by 57%
- Eliminated all church debt
- Preached 50 Sunday morning sermons, 50 Sunday evening sermons, and 50 Wednesday night expositional Bible lessons annually
- Acted as a de facto member of all church committees and performed my duties by guiding and leading church members through a variety of issues and innovations
- Regular pastoral care and counseling.
Founding Pastor
Polaris Church
2013.07 - 2015.09
- Founded and led Polaris Church in Wichita, KS, with a mission to serve the downtown inner-city and address the needs of the homeless and those struggling with substance addiction
- Developed and taught the church's vision, mission, and liturgy from inception to launch
- Raised outside funds and fulfilled all legal requirements to establish the church
- Successfully recruited a core team of leaders, volunteers, and financial contributors
- Preached once a week and provided pastoral care and counseling to launch team and church members
- Significant outreach impact: 40% of church members were previously unchurched, and over 100 homeless men are served monthly
- Successfully launched Polaris Church, creating a church-family environment out of a group of strangers.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Church Health, Leadership, And Multiplication
Dallas Theological Seminary
05.2025
Ph.D. - Theology
Wycliffe School of Theology
05.2024
Master of Divinity - Leadership
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
05.2022
Master of Theological Studies - Preaching And Pastoral Care
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Howard Payne University
05.2009
Skills
- Writer
- Teaching
- Sermon Writing
- Leadership Development
- Preaching
- Church Growth Strategies
- Organizational Leadership
- Public Speaking
References
- Mark Carrillo, Leadership Coach and former Executive Pastor of Victory Life Church, carrillomark7@gmail.com
- Brian Jones, Founding Pastor of Christ Church of the Valley PA, brian.c.jones@ccvlive.com
- Lee Powell, Founding Pastor of CederCreek.tv, clydeleepowell@gmail.com
- Dr. Scott Barfoot, Director, Doctor of Ministry Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary, sbarfoot@dts.edu
- Scott Hudgins (PhD ABD), Director at MANNA Worldwide and Professor at Arlington Baptist University, shudgins@abu.edu
Certification
Ministry License
Ministry Ordination
Hobbies
In addition to my dedication to teaching and ministry-related responsibilities, I am an avid musician and experienced bass player. Having enjoyed touring and playing music in my early adult years, I now find joy in recording sessions in Nashville. My diverse interests extend to physical fitness, where my passion for staying fit and encouraging others, especially fellow pastors, has driven me to actively compete in sports such as disc golf and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Notably, my commitment to fitness has garnered attention, leading to sponsorships with Enhanced Performance Nutrition and Jocko brand supplements. I am proud that the proceeds from these partnerships directly contribute to the missionary work I am involved in, centered in Bogota, Colombia.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Vine Fellowship Church
2020.10 - Current
Grow Teams Pastor
Victory Life Church
2018.11 - 2020.10
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Lipan
2016.01 - 2019.04
Founding Pastor
Polaris Church
2013.07 - 2015.09
Doctor of Ministry - Church Health, Leadership, And Multiplication
Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. - Theology
Wycliffe School of Theology
Master of Divinity - Leadership
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Theological Studies - Preaching And Pastoral Care
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Howard Payne University
Ministry License
Ministry Ordination
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