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Gerald McCloud

Detroit

Summary

Accomplished Pastor with extensive experience in pastoral counseling and sermon preparation, demonstrated through impactful roles at Biblical Essentials and other ministries. Excelled in providing spiritual guidance and leadership, enhancing community service engagement. Skilled in public speaking and grief counseling, showcasing a commitment to spiritual growth and support.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

Biblical Essentials
01.2021 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.

Good Faith Ministry

Prison Ministry
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Associate Pastor

Strictly Biblical Bible Teaching Ministeries
02.1997 - 03.2014
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • 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.

Sunday School Teacher

Evangel Ministries
01.1995 - 03.1997
  • Maintained Sunday School area by providing decoration and literature.
  • Employed a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually.
  • Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures.


Deacon

Abundant Life Christian Church
04.1986 - 12.1986
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church and managed daily operations.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to accomplish church missions.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout the community.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.

Elder

Progressive Apostolic Church of God
01.1984 - 01.1986
  • Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
  • Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
  • Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - Evangelism Training

E.A.C.H
Detroit
02-2011

Certificate of Completion - Cult Apologetics

Strictly Biblical Bible & Apologetics Institute
Detroit, MI
09-2000

Certificate of Completion - Advanced Church Ministries

Evangelical Training Association
Detroit
08-1999

Certificate of Completion - Biblical Studies

Evangel Bible Institute
Detroit
08-1996

Certificate of Completion - Doctrinal Theology

Evangel Bible Institute
Detroit, MI
02-1996

Skills

  • Pastoral counseling
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Officiating
  • Mercy Ministry
  • Biblical stewardship
  • Counseling
  • Grief counseling
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Spiritual teaching
  • Preaching
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Pastor

Biblical Essentials
01.2021 - 12.2023

Good Faith Ministry

Prison Ministry
01.2013 - 01.2017

Associate Pastor

Strictly Biblical Bible Teaching Ministeries
02.1997 - 03.2014

Sunday School Teacher

Evangel Ministries
01.1995 - 03.1997

Deacon

Abundant Life Christian Church
04.1986 - 12.1986

Elder

Progressive Apostolic Church of God
01.1984 - 01.1986

Certificate of Technical Studies - Evangelism Training

E.A.C.H

Certificate of Completion - Cult Apologetics

Strictly Biblical Bible & Apologetics Institute

Certificate of Completion - Advanced Church Ministries

Evangelical Training Association

Certificate of Completion - Biblical Studies

Evangel Bible Institute

Certificate of Completion - Doctrinal Theology

Evangel Bible Institute
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