Donavan Howard
DeSoto
Summary
Energetic Senior Pastor, passionate about reaching people with good news. Familiar with church doctrine, music, and scripture. Forward-thinking, well-coordinated, and possessing a caring and dependable nature. Completed previous training in crisis response. I have the maturity of a seasoned artisan, and the amiability of a true team player, determined to do the job excellently.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Tree of Life Sanctuary Church of God in Christ
Lubbock
07.2022 - Current
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Senior Pastor
Focus Community Church
Dallas
03.2015 - Current
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
Assistant Minister of Music
Singing Hills Baptist Church
Dallas
04.2011 - 06.2022
- Planned special ceremonies, services, and events in coordination with church families and individuals.
- Participated in staff training sessions, acquiring new skills and knowledge.
- Trained and taught musical aggregations of all ages,
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Vision International University
West Palm Beach, FLSkills
- Worship service planning
- Sermon preparation
- Stewardship advocacy
- Outreach initiatives
- Spiritual counseling
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Community engagement
- Musical training
- Social media engagement
- Biblical stewardship
- Preaching excellence
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual guidance
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Pastoral care
Affiliations
- Chairman, General Council of Pastors and Elders One Church Initiative, Church of God in Christ
- 2nd Vice Chairman, General Council of Pastors and Elders South Central Region
- Member, Executive Committee General Council of Pastors and Elders
- Member, Rules and Procedures Committee General Assembly Church of God in Christ, Inc
- Clamp Center for Preaching Excellence Preaching Peer Cohort
- Member, Financial Services Committee Church of God in Christ, Inc.
- Chairman, Ordination Committee Texas North Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Tree of Life Sanctuary Church of God in Christ
07.2022 - Current
Senior Pastor
Focus Community Church
03.2015 - Current
Assistant Minister of Music
Singing Hills Baptist Church
04.2011 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Vision International University