Gerard Moss, Sr
Apopka,FL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Pastor with a proven track record at St.Paul AME Apopka, excelling in organizational leadership and pastoral care. Successfully expanded ministry offerings and revitalized youth programs, fostering engagement and spiritual growth. Adept at mentoring staff and providing crisis counseling, ensuring a supportive community environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
St. Paul AME Church
11.2006 - Current
- Led effective pastoral care for 500 congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
Senior Pastor
Greater New Mt. Zion AME Church
03.2004 - 11.2006
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
- Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
Senior Pastor
Greater St. Joseph AME Church
11.2002 - 03.2004
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SCMaster of Divinity -
Turner Seminary
Atlanta, GASkills
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Pastoral care
- Congregational care
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Officiating
- Public speaking
- Crisis management
- Sermon preparation
- Preaching excellence
- Biblically based
Certification
- [CPE Unit 1] Training - Verdirary Center (Atlanta Medical) Summer 2001
Timeline
Senior Pastor
St. Paul AME Church
11.2006 - Current
Senior Pastor
Greater New Mt. Zion AME Church
03.2004 - 11.2006
Senior Pastor
Greater St. Joseph AME Church
11.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Arts - English And History
Winthrop University
Master of Divinity -
Turner Seminary
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