Ernest Jones
Georgetown,TEXAS
Summary
Mission-oriented leader with more than 20 years experience working with multiple paid staff and volunteers building up people, programs, and influence. Willing to strategically maximize resources and absorb unforeseen challenges and added responsibilities to achieve team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Main Street Baptist Church
2007.08 - 2023.05
- 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.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Established and managed church budget of $1,000,000+ per year.
Senior Pastor
Christ's Harbor Church
1999.10 - 2007.07
- Planted and firmly established new church in community that previously had no church
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Increased church membership by 800%.
Education
M.Div. - Theology With Biblical Languages
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Fort Worth, TX05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Baylor University
Waco05.1990
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Informational Material Development
- Church Planting
- Outreach Initiatives
- Church Calendar Management
- Community Events & Support
- Workflow Coordination
- Committee Leadership
- Crisis Management
Accomplishments
Planned, launched, and established several successful endeavors including a church in South Texas called Christ's Harbor Church and a fraternity at Baylor University called Phi Kappa Chi
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Main Street Baptist Church
2007.08 - 2023.05
Senior Pastor
Christ's Harbor Church
1999.10 - 2007.07
M.Div. - Theology With Biblical Languages
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Baylor University
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