Dr.Russell E. Lewis
Pastor / Professor / Dean
Aubrey,TX
Summary
Seasoned Senior Pastor offering 29 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development, community involvement and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder / Senior Pastor
Ultimate Life Church
Jurupa Valley , CA
06.2012 - Current
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Instituted Christian growth classes, conferences, trainings, seminars.
- Officiated special services weddings, funerals, baptisms, etc...
- Developed crisis response and counseling team.
- Increased church membership by 900% in 2 year span.
- Established and managed church budget of $400,000 per year.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan events calendar.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
Senior Pastor
Coventant Life Church
Lewisville, TX
01.2002 - 05.2012
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to community and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals and weddings.
Senior Associate Pastor
Long Beach Community Worship Center
Long Beach, CA
03.1991 - 12.2001
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Worked closely with Senior Pastor to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Oversaw ministerial staff and christian education department.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Education
Accounting
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA 08.1989 - 05.1991
Biblical Studies
Slidell Seminary
Slidell, LA 01.2000 - 08.2002
Doctor of Divinity, DDiv. - Theology
Elbon Solutions College of Ministry
Apple Valley, CA 08.2016 - 10.2018
Skills
Spiritual leadership
Congregational care
Church planting background
Pastoral counseling
Disciple-making
Public speaking
Spiritual cultivation
Affiliations
- Member of One Network - Pastor John Hannah
Timeline
Doctor of Divinity, DDiv. - Theology
Elbon Solutions College of Ministry
08.2016 - 10.2018
Founder / Senior Pastor
Ultimate Life Church
06.2012 - Current
Senior Pastor
Coventant Life Church
01.2002 - 05.2012
Biblical Studies
Slidell Seminary
01.2000 - 08.2002
Senior Associate Pastor
Long Beach Community Worship Center
03.1991 - 12.2001
Accounting
Long Beach City College
08.1989 - 05.1991