Eric D. Dunn
Memphis,TN
Summary
Mission-driven leader with more than 6 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership,pastoral ministry and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor Of Innovation Outreach
Gethsemane Garden Cogic
06.2019 - Current
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- 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.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Ministry Associate
Prince Of Peace Baptist Church
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
Pastoral Associate
Antioch Baptist Church
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported religious leaders in performing various duties.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Developed and implemented educational programs for youth.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Provided pastoral counseling to members of congregation.
- Provided guidance to members of congregation.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
Executive Director
Tennessee Bone Marrow Foundation
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry
Virginia Union University
Richmond, VA05.2026
Certificate In Ministry Humanities - Ministry
HarvardX Online
Cambridge, MA02.2024
Skills
- Congregational Care
- Preaching
- Mercy Ministry
- Mission-Oriented
- Officiating
- Staff Leadership
- Spiritual Instruction
- Crisis Management
- Community Service
- Spiritual Guidance
- Leadership Development
- Biblically Based
- Public Speaking
Affiliations
- Member of 100 Black Men of Memphis
- Right Path Mentoring Program, Coordinator
- Education Advisory Committee , Tn General Assembly District 96
- Our Grass, Our Roots Community Development, National Board Member
- Real Men Read Memphis, Former Board Member
- Black Clergy Collaborative
- National Conference of Black Churches, Member
- Memphis Baptist Ministers Alliance
- NAACP
- Coalition of Community Unions and Workers, Past Board Chair.
Timeline
Ministry Associate
Prince Of Peace Baptist Church
09.2023 - 02.2024
Pastoral Associate
Antioch Baptist Church
05.2021 - 08.2022
Pastor Of Innovation Outreach
Gethsemane Garden Cogic
06.2019 - Current
Executive Director
Tennessee Bone Marrow Foundation
04.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry
Virginia Union University
Certificate In Ministry Humanities - Ministry
HarvardX Online
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