Grant Caudill

• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
• Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Delivered dynamic sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today''s Christians.
• Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
• Mentored youth group members, providing guidance and support for personal and spiritual development.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Developed small group curriculums to encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth within the congregation.
• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• Facilitated weekly Bible studies aimed at deepening understanding of Scripture while fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Preaching and Teaching: The primary preacher for worship services. Provide leadership in planning and executing the Adult Education programs and other
  programs in discipleship and ministry training, in coordination with other ordained and lay leaders.
• Strategic Leadership and Planning: responsible for strategic planning and staff coordination in the execution of the church’s purpose. The Pastor will define strategic goals and vision
  as a key leader among staff and elders and implement the plan by:
  a. Coordinating/leading weekly staff meetings and other activities to clarify and execute goals and objectives.
  b. Monitoring the spiritual pulse of the congregation through review and accountability.
  c. Ensuring staffing, facilities and programs are effectively aligned to meet strategic goals.
• Staff Supervision and Development: served as director to ordained and lay staff and lay volunteers, and leads, evaluates, and mentors existing staff in their respective areas of ministry by:
  a. Overseeing staff training and development.
  b. Hiring and dismissing staff and prioritizing staff additions after consultation and guidance from
  the elders.
  c. Providing leadership to the pastoral staff in the design and implementation of all church
  ministries.
  d. Working with the Personnel Team to implement salary reviews and recommendations.
  e. Maintaining efficient and effective lines of communication between the staff and elders.
  f. Serving as HR manager – oversee the negotiation of insurance and other benefits, conduct performance evaluations, and provide ongoing informal performance feedback.
• Administration: oversees and executes the administration of the church through appropriate staff and lay leadership teams, and ensures the completion of ministry, business, facility, and logistical support functions through staff and lay volunteers. He must:
  a. Oversee the pastoral care needs of the congregation and, as necessary, share with other ordained and lay ministers in hospital visitation, home visits, counseling, marriages and funerals.
  b. Supervise the Office Manager and provide direction, as needed, for the effective functioning of
  the front office support functions.
  c. Oversee development of and adherence to church policies and procedures.

Part of an evangelist singing group. Toured the Southeast United States singing and ministering at churches, auditorium, collegoes and various venues.

• Delivered engaging sermons tailored specifically for the youth audience, inspiring spiritual reflection and growth.
• Enhanced youth engagement by incorporating interactive activities and multimedia into ministry programs.
• Promoted a culture of spiritual growth and discipleship, consistently modeling and encouraging a deepened relationship with God.