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Grady Dishroon

Chattanooga

Summary

Mission-driven Associate Pastor with more than 30 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.


Experienced business and systems analyst with 16 years of IT experience with emphasis in System Design. Demonstrated strengths include process analysis, technical troubleshooting, project leadership and communication skills.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Pastor

Oakwood Baptist Church
02.2004 - 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.
  • Led programs such as worship, Bible study, fellowship, service and mission opportunities.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Filled Youth Pastor position for seven years.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Life Group activities.
  • Led renovation project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, inside and out and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Prepared, Rehearsed, Led Music in Worship
  • Organized, Rehearsed, Directed Choral presentations

Part Time Minister of Music

Oakwood Baptist Church
04.1997 - 08.2003
  • Promoted fellowship within and helped recruit new volunteers into music ministry.
  • Rehearsed choir and conducted warm-up prior to services.
  • Promoted and empowered full participation of congregation by singing verses and promoting true worship to God
  • Utilized technology in planning and presenting music to enhance worship message. Including Easy Worship presentation software, Songselect, CCLI, Video Streaming, Video presentations.
  • Bridged generational and cultural differences by selecting balance of musical styles for every service and presenting spiritual context.
  • Coached and mentored music ministry team members to become lifelong learners with respect to musical talents and spiritual development.
  • Planned, organized and led music ministry during worship service by motivating congregational participation and providing direction to choir members and musicians.
  • Acquired music, equipment and supplies to perform designated duties in accordance with financial policies.
  • Utilized central screen for lyric projection to teach unfamiliar songs to congregation.
  • Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
  • Performed as versatile vocalist and instrumentalist to support inspirational worship services.
  • Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
  • Recruited volunteers for choirs, bands, orchestras and worship teams.
  • Set up EasyWorship presentations with lyrics for congregation.
  • Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
  • Oversaw budget and programming for worship arts ministry and engaged outside services economically and responsibly.

System Analyst

Northrop King (NK) Lawn And Garden
04.1996 - 08.2003
  • Programmed Midrange Computer (AS400) using RPG4
  • Managed Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Enhanced interfaces to promote better functionality for users.
  • Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
  • Installed system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues.
  • Provided employee support on system operation and troubleshooting.
  • Conducted system analysis and implementation to maintain and improve computer systems.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Established specifications and coordinated production with software programmers.

Systems Analyst Programmer

Komatsu
12.1987 - 04.1996
  • Experience with IBM System 38 and AS400
  • Programming with RPGIII and RPG4
  • Designed, Managed Production, and Installed Material Management System using Hand Held radio frequency terminals.
  • Provided client support on system operation and troubleshooting.
  • Resolved or escalated problem tickets to resolve user issues.
  • Resolved malfunctions with systems and programs through troubleshooting.
  • Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
  • Investigated system issues and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime.
  • Assessed business requirements to create focused solutions.
  • Improved systems with addition of new features and infrastructure.
  • Established specifications and coordinated production with software programmers.
  • Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
  • Conducted system analysis and implementation to maintain and improve computer systems.
  • Developed diagrams to describe and lay out logical operational steps.
  • Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
  • Planned computer systems using information engineering, data modeling, and structured analysis.

Education

Master of Arts - Religious Studies

Liberty Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA
08.2017

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Information Systems

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
08.1987

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Congregational Care
  • Christian Education
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Spiritual Leadership
  • New Member Assimilation
  • Youth Ministry
  • Office Operations
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Fiscal Oversight
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Grief Support
  • Bible Studies
  • Ministerial Staff Meeting
  • Congregation Services
  • Operations Management
  • Church Calendar Coordination
  • Event and Program Planning
  • Building Renovation
  • Mission Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Group Prayer
  • Membership Databases
  • Team Meetings
  • Hospice Visits
  • Discipleship
  • Teaching
  • Officiating
  • Counseling
  • Shepherding
  • Preaching
  • Administering Databases
  • Business Processes and Procedures
  • Business Software Applications
  • Project Management

Licensed Car Salesman and Purchasing Agent for 30 years

Independently employed by multiple dealers as an Investor, Purchaser, Mechanic, and Salesman of used cars.

Timeline

Associate Pastor

Oakwood Baptist Church
02.2004 - Current

Part Time Minister of Music

Oakwood Baptist Church
04.1997 - 08.2003

System Analyst

Northrop King (NK) Lawn And Garden
04.1996 - 08.2003

Systems Analyst Programmer

Komatsu
12.1987 - 04.1996

Master of Arts - Religious Studies

Liberty Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science Information Systems

The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

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