Gary Reichenbacker
Marianna
Summary
Dynamic Ordained Pastor with a proven track record at Cypress Baptist Church, excelling in sermon preparation and community outreach. Skilled in pastoral counseling and leadership development, I foster spiritual growth and engagement, enhancing congregational care and support services. Committed to inspiring others through effective communication and mission-oriented initiatives.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Ordained Pastor
Cypress Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging sermons that inspired congregation members.
- Facilitated community outreach programs to strengthen local relationships and support services.
- Provided pastoral care, offering guidance and support during personal crises and spiritual growth.
- Coordinated worship services, ensuring smooth operations and meaningful experiences for attendees.
- Mentored church staff and volunteers, fostering leadership skills and enhancing team effectiveness.
Tutor
S.W. Fl Childrens Network
01.2012 - 02.2018
- Assisted students in understanding core concepts across various subjects
- Developed customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs
- Provided feedback on student progress and areas for improvement
- Facilitated engaging learning activities to enhance student participation
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development
- Implemented effective strategies for managing classroom behavior
- Monitored and assessed student performance regularly
- Adapted instructional methods based on diverse learning styles
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions, tailoring instruction to meet the specific needs of each student while promoting independent learning skills.
- Increased student comprehension by utilizing personalized teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of subject matter by incorporating real-world examples into lessons.
- Established positive relationships with both students and parents, fostering open communication regarding academic progress and goals.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through engaging activities and consistent reinforcement of complex concepts.
Biblical Counselor
Lifeline Family Center
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients, fostering emotional healing and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented tailored care plans addressing unique client needs and challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for families in crisis.
- Facilitated workshops on life skills, enhancing clients' coping strategies and self-sufficiency.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to encourage positive change in clients'' lives.
Assistant Pastor
Wilson Chapel
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Assisted in planning and executing weekly worship services, enhancing congregational engagement.
- Developed and led small group Bible studies, fostering community and spiritual growth among participants.
- Coordinated outreach programs, effectively increasing community involvement and support for local initiatives.
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering support during personal crises and life changes.
- Collaborated with senior pastor on strategic planning for church events, ensuring alignment with mission objectives.
- Mentored youth leaders, promoting leadership development and effective program delivery within youth ministry.
- Implemented volunteer training sessions, improving service quality and participant satisfaction across church activities.
- Evaluated church programs through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement in service offerings and community impact.
- Provided pastoral care to congregants through one-on-one counseling sessions, addressing their spiritual and emotional needs.
- Supported congregants during life transitions like marriage, baptism, or funerals through personalized pastoral services.
- Assisted in managing church budget and finances, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources to support ongoing ministry efforts.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations and relatable stories into sermons.
- Collaborated with church leaders to organize and execute successful fundraising events for various ministry projects.
- Developed engaging youth programs, fostering a strong sense of belonging and spiritual growth among young members.
- Evaluated existing programs for effectiveness, making recommendations for improvements that better met the needs of congregants.
- Assisted senior pastor in developing and implementing new outreach programs for increased community involvement.
- Led weekly Bible studies focused on deepening understanding of scripture passages relevant to contemporary issues.
- Delivered thought-provoking sermons that encouraged congregants to challenge their beliefs and grow spiritually.
- Facilitated small group discussions on faith-related topics, creating an open environment for sharing ideas and experiences.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of annual church retreats, resulting in memorable experiences for participants.
- Offered support to families experiencing difficulties, connecting them with appropriate resources within the congregation or broader community.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Clerk
U.S.P.S.
03.1979 - 05.2009
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring accurate sorting and timely delivery.
- Utilized postal software to track shipments and manage inventory efficiently.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing information on services and pricing.
- Maintained organized records of transactions and deliveries for auditing purposes.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow in high-volume periods.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols effectively.
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Trained new clerks on company procedures and software tools effectively contributing to their integration into the team.
- Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
- Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.
- Processed mail accurately and efficiently, ensuring that all correspondence was distributed to the correct recipients in a timely manner.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere within the office setting through effective communication skills and polished presentation abilities.
- Reduced errors in data entry through rigorous attention to detail and double-checking work.
- Increased accuracy in financial reporting by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to privacy policies.
- Facilitated staff training sessions on new software, enhancing overall productivity.
- Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
- Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Pastor
Browns Corner Church
08.2007 - 08.2008
Education
Master of Science - Biblical Theology
Clarksville Theological Seminary
Clayton N.c.05.2011
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual leadership
- Public speaking
- Mission-oriented
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer leadership
- Disciple-making
- Administration skills
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership development
- Community service
- Discipleship training
- Spiritual guidance
- Staff leadership
- Volunteer management
- Counseling
- Spiritual instruction
- Congregational care
- Shepherding
- Church growth strategies
- Biblically based
- Operational reporting
- Marriage counseling
- Children's ministry
- Strategic planning
- Crisis intervention
- Officiating
- Youth ministry
- Spiritual cultivation
- Crisis management
- Grief counseling
- Addiction support
- Mercy ministry
- Worship planning
- Inspirational leadership
- Congregation services
- Biblical stewardship
- Spiritual teaching
- Church administration
- Discipleship
- Christian education
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Biblical studies
- Leadership building
- Biblical Knowledge
- Interpersonal communication
- Individual counseling
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Ordained Pastor
Cypress Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
Tutor
S.W. Fl Childrens Network
01.2012 - 02.2018
Biblical Counselor
Lifeline Family Center
02.2010 - 09.2010
Assistant Pastor
Wilson Chapel
09.2008 - 02.2010
Pastor
Browns Corner Church
08.2007 - 08.2008
Clerk
U.S.P.S.
03.1979 - 05.2009
Master of Science - Biblical Theology
Clarksville Theological Seminary