Rev Gerald Stewart
Chicago,IL
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor with more than 20 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Accomplished Elder bringing more than 20 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church. Ambitious Elder offering 20 years of experience in inspiring youth and building relationships. Accomplished in leading groups during church-wide youth programs while maintaining personal commitment to Christ and Christian education.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Mens Pastor/Elder
The Vineyard Church
05.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
New Member Teacher
New Faith Baptist Church International
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
President of Parish/Armorbearer
Faith Community Of Saint Sabina
01.1991 - 01.2016
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Education
No Degree - Psychobiology
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILNo Degree - Organizational Leadership
North Park University
Chicago, IL01.2003
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Oversee Services
- Shepherding
- Ministry Design
- Community Service
- Child Programs
- Teaching
- Community Support
- Discipleship
- Preaching
- Strategic Planning
- Overnight Retreats
- Congregation Services
- Counsel Individuals
Sports, Jazz and Blues
Im an avid sports person, (baseball, basketball and football) enthusiast. Also a lover of music for quiet times and relaxation.
Timeline
Mens Pastor/Elder
The Vineyard Church
05.2020 - Current
New Member Teacher
New Faith Baptist Church International
01.2017 - 01.2019
President of Parish/Armorbearer
Faith Community Of Saint Sabina
01.1991 - 01.2016
No Degree - Psychobiology
Chicago State University
No Degree - Organizational Leadership
North Park University
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