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Francis Turner, III

DeFuniak Springs,FL

Summary

Global Methodist pastor delivering impactful sermons, effective leadership and community engagement. Experienced in overseeing church events and collaborating on strategic planning initiatives for growth. Focused on fostering spiritual development while enhancing church participation and missions

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification

Work History

Senior Pastor

First Methodist Church
DeFuniak Springs, Florida
07.2017 - Current
  • Plan and lead weekly worship services; prepare and deliver sermons.
  • Facilitate evangelism, discipleship and lay ministry
  • Visit with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Manage/oversee church events and community outreach
  • Collaborate on strategic planning for church growth and development

Senior Pastor

First United Methodist Church
Monroeville, Alabama
07.2014 - 06.2017

Senior Pastor

Whitfield UMC
Montgomery, Alabama
07.2010 - 06.2014

Pastor

Mount Zion UMC
Smiths Station, Alabama
07.2004 - 06.2010

Church Planter / Pastor

North Ridge UMC
Millbrook, Alabama
07.1999 - 06.2004

Pastor

Samson UMC
Samson, Alabama
07.1996 - 06.1999

Education

Master of Divinity

Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY
05-1992

High School Diploma -

Lakeside School
Eufaula, AL
05-1981

M.Div Degree Program

Wesley Biblical Seminary
Jackson, MS

M.Div. Program

Candler School of Theology, Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Science - History, Business, Political Science

Troy University
Troy, AL

Skills

  • Wesleyan, orthodox beliefs
  • Balanced abilities, balanced temperament
  • Relational: Positive, aware, authentic
  • Adaptable to current congregational needs

Affiliations

  • Served on or chaired Conference/District commissions, committees & councils
  • Kiwanis chaplain
  • Upward, YMCA, and City children's soccer and basketball programs
  • Recently acquired family home-place as country getaway!

Certification

  • Post-graduate Certificate in Healthy Congregations (Bowen Family Systems Theory as applied to congregational leadership; 2 year program)
  • Certificate in Partners in Ministry select training for Clergy-Laity collaborations (AL-W.FL)
  • Certificate in Pathways: Evangelism and Discipleship (SEJ)
  • Certificate in Does Your Church Have a Prayer: In Mission Toward the Promised Land training (SEJ)
  • Certificate in New Church Start training (SEJ)
  • Some Doctor of Ministry coursework at WBS

Timeline

Senior Pastor

First Methodist Church
07.2017 - Current

Senior Pastor

First United Methodist Church
07.2014 - 06.2017

Senior Pastor

Whitfield UMC
07.2010 - 06.2014

Pastor

Mount Zion UMC
07.2004 - 06.2010

Church Planter / Pastor

North Ridge UMC
07.1999 - 06.2004

Pastor

Samson UMC
07.1996 - 06.1999

Master of Divinity

Asbury Theological Seminary

High School Diploma -

Lakeside School

M.Div Degree Program

Wesley Biblical Seminary

M.Div. Program

Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Bachelor of Science - History, Business, Political Science

Troy University

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