Doug Farris
Florence
Summary
Accomplished Spiritual Leadership by bringing more than 36 years of expertise in cultivating, shepherding, teaching, managing and training communities. Successful in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to executive leadership, spiritual formation, and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and leadership to marketplace opportunity,
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Underwood Baptist Church
08.2016 - 03.2024
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Established and managed church budget of $1.2 million per year.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
Senior Pastor
Muscle Shoals Baptist Church
04.1999 - 02.2015
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Pastor
New Salem Baptist Church
04.1995 - 02.1999
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
Pastor
Antioch Baptist Church
03.1991 - 11.1993
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Pastor
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
09.1988 - 03.1991
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Blue Mountain College
Blue Mountain, MS05.1989
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Congregational care
- Preaching
- Public Speaking
- Marriage counseling
- Crisis Management
- Organizational Management
- Financial Stewardship
- Shepherding
- Grief support
- Leadership Development
- Community Service
- Operations Management
- Pastoral counseling
- Volunteer Management
- Staff Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Volunteer Training
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Underwood Baptist Church
08.2016 - 03.2024
Senior Pastor
Muscle Shoals Baptist Church
04.1999 - 02.2015
Pastor
New Salem Baptist Church
04.1995 - 02.1999
Pastor
Antioch Baptist Church
03.1991 - 11.1993
Pastor
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
09.1988 - 03.1991
Master of Arts - Theology
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Blue Mountain College
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