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Ernie Banks

Ernie Banks

Savannah,GA

Summary

Broken and Spirit dependent church leader with a proven track record at Eden Village Church, excelling in expositional preaching and missional community development. Successfully planted a thriving church, engaged local leaders, and inspired over 40 volunteers through impactful events. Committed to developing disciples and fostering a culture of servant leadership within the community.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Church Pastor

Home Church
03.2021 - 08.2024
  • Provided spiritual leadership to the church while working bi-vocationally.
  • Planned and lead Bible studies and arranged for weekly meals to be shared together along with communion.
  • Preached at various churches on an as needed basis.
  • Inspired and instructed the church in how to live as missionaries to the city of Savannah.

Church Planter / Lead Pastor

Eden Village Church
12.2010 - 01.2018
  • Planted a church with a team of leaders that included a Sunday gathering, Missional Communities, and D.N.A.'s (micro discipleship groups).
  • Developed a preaching cohort of church leaders by analyzing content, compiling feedback, identifying areas of improvement, developing recommendations, and monitoring communication strategies and execution.
  • Engaged the city and partnered with other community leaders through events such as G-Rap in the Trap in Yamacraw Village, hosted a SCAD senior fashion show, worked with Keep Savannah Beautiful, Earth Day, and Food Day. Lead 25- 40 volunteers at these various events.
  • Created over 300 sermons through studying commentaries, doing cultural analysis, and writing original thoughts that creatively connected with audience.

Education

Religion

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Skills

  • Develop Disciples
  • Expositional Preaching
  • Missionary Training
  • Servant Leadership
  • Strategic Planning and Vision
  • Community Development
  • Establishing Missional Communities
  • Relational Evangelism

Affiliations

  • ACTS 29 Church Planting Network

Interests

Good Books, Good Coffee, Time with my family, Buidling relationships with my neighbors

Timeline

Home Church Pastor

Home Church
03.2021 - 08.2024

Church Planter / Lead Pastor

Eden Village Church
12.2010 - 01.2018

Religion

Liberty University

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