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Work History
Education
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ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS/ HONORS
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Enrico Basso

Colonia,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and theologically grounded pastor with over a decade of ministry experience, specializing in leading, teaching, and fostering spiritual formation within a large, multi-staff church environment for the past five years. Renowned for clear, expository preaching that emphasizes biblical truth, authentic community, and spiritual maturity. Proven track record in developing effective ministry systems, mentoring emerging leaders, and cultivating a healthy team culture. Deeply committed to empowering the local church to thrive through faithful exposition, compassionate pastoral care, and strategic leadership that advances a gospel-centered mission.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastoral Staff

Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
06.2022 - Current

Associate Pastor

  • Weekly Sunday Night Teaching
  • Co-Overseer of Ministries Including but not limited to Biblical Counseling
  • 2+ hours a week on average, premarital, marital, individual

Addiction and Recovery Ministries

  • Multiple site locations at other churches and recovery centers

Discipleship Home Groups

  • Home Group includes the overseeing of 8 person leadership team, 20+ Groups encompassing 250+ members.

Adult Education Curriculum and Development

  • Monthly teaching
  • Coordinating with new believers
  • Evangelism outreach
  • Intern Program Overseer

Training and Development Coordinator

  • Develop Pastoral track and training
  • Develop leadership track and training

Vacation Bible School

  • Over 800 total people involved, including a leadership team of 12, 500+ kids, over 100+ teens and volunteers

National Radio Host & Guest

01.2022 - Current
  • The Bridge Radio – Bridge Bible Talk

Member

Union County Baptist Church
01.2011 - 01.2020
  • Organizing and overseeing program for two days in education and recreational settings Ages ranging from 3-14 years old. Managing and working with volunteers of 10+ members
  • Various Ministry and Pastoral Involvement including but not limited to
  • Teaching
  • Curriculum review
  • Evangelism
  • Counseling
  • Vacation Bible School Founder

Social Studies Teacher: AP Government & Politics

Westfield High School
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • New Staff Institute Leadership Team
  • Assistant Golf Coach

Student Teacher

Arthur L. Johnson High School
01.2013

Education

THM, Master of Theology - General Studies

Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX
05-2028

Master of Theological Studies - Church History

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2015

Bachelors of Science in Education - Secondary Education - History

Kean University
Union, NJ
05.2013

Associates Degree - Communications

Union County College
Union, NJ
05.2010

Skills

  • Pastoral counseling
  • Teaching bible studies
  • Training teachers
  • Organizational leadership
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Discipleship training
  • Effective communication
  • Collaborative group engagement
  • Leadership training

ACADEMIC RECOGNITIONS/ HONORS

Academic Honors Dean’s List Fall 2010, 2011, 2012 Spring 2011, 2012, 2013, Recognition for Dean’s List every semester at Kean University 2013, Summa Cum Laude 2013, Lambda Alpha Sigma: Honor Society of Kean University 2012, Kappa Delta Pi: International Honor Society in Education 2012, Phi Alpha Theta: Historical Honors Society 2012, History Panel Speaker: Kean University Research Day 2013, Student Representative Kean History Department: Grade Grievance 2012, Student Representative Kean History Department: ARTP 2012-2013, Helen Combe 23’ Memorial Teaching Scholarship Recipient 2012

Timeline

Pastoral Staff

Calvary Chapel Old Bridge
06.2022 - Current

National Radio Host & Guest

01.2022 - Current

Social Studies Teacher: AP Government & Politics

Westfield High School
01.2014 - 01.2022

Student Teacher

Arthur L. Johnson High School
01.2013

Member

Union County Baptist Church
01.2011 - 01.2020

Master of Theological Studies - Church History

Liberty University

Bachelors of Science in Education - Secondary Education - History

Kean University

THM, Master of Theology - General Studies

Dallas Theological Seminary

Associates Degree - Communications

Union County College
Enrico Basso