Elder Bryant C. Weems
Ypsilanti,MI
Summary
Enthusiastic, spirit filled preacher with expertise in sermon preparation and delivery as well as team building and community partnership. Proven success in improving new membership retention, and enhancing ministerial engagement. Proficient in counseling, leadership, and religious education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overseer
Second Ebenezer Church
Detroit, MI
02.2021 - Current
- Co-Leading the Ministerial Alliance of 50+ ministers
- Scheduling Elders for communion and baptism assignments
- Providing guidance and support for Ministers In Training, Licensed Ministers, and Ordained Elders
- Coordinating and leading Ministerial Alliance meetings
- Preaching Sunday morning and other services as assigned by Senior Pastor
Director of New Membership Ministry
Second Ebenezer Church
Detroit, MI
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Participated in the development of a comprehensive intake process for new members
- Coordinated strategies for orientation and retention of new members
- Analyzed data to determine effectiveness of new member development and retention efforts
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Organization Development
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI05-2006
Education Specialist - School Leadership
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan, MI04-2018
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2011
Skills
- Sermon Preparation
- Counseling
- Community Outreach
- Youth Leadership
- Spiritual Development
- Evangelism
Accomplishments
- Retooled new membership intake process to increase retention.
- Developed processes for delivering Holy Communion throughout the sanctuary to improve the flow of service.
- Established criteria for identifying and elevating team leaders within the Ministerial Alliance.
Certification
Licensed Minister - December 19, 2009
Certificate of Ordination - July 17, 2016
Michigan Teacher Certification - November 28, 2012
Michigan School Administrator Certification - August 18, 2017
Timeline
Overseer
Second Ebenezer Church
02.2021 - Current
Director of New Membership Ministry
Second Ebenezer Church
01.2014 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Organization Development
Spring Arbor University
Education Specialist - School Leadership
Oakland University
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Phoenix