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Gary Proietti

Mansfield

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate leader with a proven track record with 40 years experience, delivering impactful sermons and fostering community engagement. Skilled in pastoral counseling and mentoring, I successfully enhanced spiritual growth and inclusivity, while implementing innovative outreach programs that strengthened congregational bonds and increased participation.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Interim Pastor

First Presbyterian Church
Galion, OH
07.2000 - 08.2026

Intensional Interim Minister

First Presbyterian Church
Galion, OH
07.2000 - 07.2026

Temporary Supply Pastor

First Presbyterian Church
Galion, OH
09.2018 - 02.2025
  • Delivered engaging sermons that fostered spiritual growth and community engagement.
  • Developed and implemented outreach programs to support local families in need.
  • Provided pastoral care through counseling sessions, enhancing congregational well-being.
  • Coordinated church events, strengthening community bonds and increasing participation rates.
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • 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.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
  • Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.

Transitional Interim Pastor

Trinity United Church of Christ
Canton, OH
11.2012 - 01.2024
  • Delivered impactful sermons that inspired congregational engagement and spiritual growth.
  • Led community outreach programs, fostering connections and promoting social justice initiatives.
  • Facilitated worship services, ensuring a welcoming environment for all attendees.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing rooms, restroom facilities and And a garage for bus ministry.
  • Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
  • Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
  • Led mission trips to underserved regions, providing aid and spreading faith, thereby broadening congregation's global perspective and compassion.
  • Enhanced congregational engagement with thought-provoking sermons, drawing on contemporary issues and theological insights.
  • Supported families during times of crisis with compassionate pastoral care and practical assistance, reinforcing church's role as pillar of support.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Senior Pastor

Calvary United Church of Christ
Crestline, OH
01.2014 - 08.2018
  • Led weekly worship services, delivering impactful sermons that engage and inspire congregants.
  • Developed and implemented community outreach programs to enhance church visibility and involvement.
  • Mentored and trained junior staff and volunteers in ministry practices and pastoral care techniques.
  • Facilitated strategic planning sessions to align church goals with community needs and resources.
  • Conducted regular counseling sessions for members, providing emotional support and spiritual guidance.
  • Enhanced worship experience through innovative use of technology in services and events.
  • Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
  • Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
  • Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
  • Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
  • Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
  • Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.

Education

No Degree - Doctor of Ministry (not Completed

Boston University School of Theology
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
05-1977

Bachelor of Science - Doctoral Studies

Ashland Seminary
Ashland, OH

Bachelor of Science - Doctoral Studies

Northcentral Univerity
Scottsdale, AZ

Master of Divinity - Ordination Degree

Brite Divinity School (Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
05-1984

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Preaching
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Pastoral care
  • Course planning
  • Creative instruction
  • Multimedia integration
  • Student retention
  • In-class lectures
  • Critical thinking
  • Motivation
  • Mentoring students
  • Personable and approachable

Certification

Interim Ministry Network - Ministry Specialist

Interests

Interested in woodworking, appliance repair, and tool restoration

Complete workshop for building, making and repairing

Have a mineral collection of rocks, fossils, and marbles

Have an extensive collection of chemistry glassware and apparatus

Interested in building stereo and electronic systems

Affiliations

  • Orthodox Catholic Church in Ohio

Timeline

Temporary Supply Pastor

First Presbyterian Church
09.2018 - 02.2025

Senior Pastor

Calvary United Church of Christ
01.2014 - 08.2018

Transitional Interim Pastor

Trinity United Church of Christ
11.2012 - 01.2024

Interim Pastor

First Presbyterian Church
07.2000 - 08.2026

Intensional Interim Minister

First Presbyterian Church
07.2000 - 07.2026

No Degree - Doctor of Ministry (not Completed

Boston University School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies

Northwest University

Bachelor of Science - Doctoral Studies

Ashland Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Doctoral Studies

Northcentral Univerity

Master of Divinity - Ordination Degree

Brite Divinity School (Texas Christian University

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