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
Detroit02-2011
Certificate of Completion - Cult Apologetics
Strictly Biblical Bible & Apologetics Institute
Detroit, MI09-2000
Certificate of Completion - Advanced Church Ministries
Evangelical Training Association
Detroit08-1999
Certificate of Completion - Biblical Studies
Evangel Bible Institute
Detroit08-1996
Certificate of Completion - Doctrinal Theology
Evangel Bible Institute
Detroit, MI02-1996
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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