Grayson Wise
Bedford,VA
Summary
Christ-centered pastor with a deep love for the local church and global missions, seeking a ministry position that allows me to shepherd God’s people, develop leaders, and mobilize others for gospel-centered mission.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Thomas Road Baptist Church
05.2018 - Current
- Aligned camp ministry efforts with the mission of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
- Supported broader pastoral mission through preaching, teaching, and leadership assistance.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and heartfelt prayer.
- Led short-term mission teams to Philippines, South Korea, and Indonesia for ministry.
- Trained teams for effective cross-cultural outreach and gospel-centered engagement.
Camp Pastor
Thomas Road Outpost
05.2018 - Current
- Serve as Camp Pastor/Spiritual Life Director and Head of Staff for a middle and high school summer camp and retreat center, providing spiritual leadership and pastoral oversight for students and staff.
- Lead, recruit, train, and supervise seasonal and year-round staff, fostering a Christ-centered team culture rooted in discipleship, unity, and servant leadership.
- Develop and implement leadership development pathways for staff, including training sessions, mentoring relationships, and ongoing spiritual formation.
- Design and oversee curriculum for camps, retreats, and staff training, ensuring biblically faithful, gospel-centered, and age-appropriate teaching.
- Preach, teach, and speak regularly to students and staff, clearly communicating the gospel and calling individuals to spiritual growth and obedience to Christ.
- Provide pastoral counseling and spiritual care to students and staff, offering biblical guidance, encouragement, and crisis support.
- Lead discipleship initiatives, walking alongside students and staff to cultivate spiritual disciplines, leadership growth, and missional living.
- Coordinate and lead local and global missions outreach efforts, including short-term mission teams, cross-cultural ministry experiences, and partnerships with churches and ministries abroad.
- Collaborate with church leadership to align camp ministry with the mission and vision of Thomas Road Baptist Church.
Graduate Student Assistant
Liberty University
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted faculty in developing course materials and facilitating classroom discussions.
- Coordinated scheduling of departmental meetings and maintained calendars for faculty members.
- Taught Pastoral Leadership Classes to provide training for pastoral students.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Leadership & Church Ministries
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VABachelor of Science - Pastoral Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2018
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA05-2015
High School Diploma -
Park View High School
South Hill, VA05-2015
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Preaching & Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Spiritual leadership
- Leadership Development
- Missions
- Cross-cultural communication
Missions Work
Short Term Trips to Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia
Timeline
Graduate Student Assistant
Liberty University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Associate Pastor
Thomas Road Baptist Church
05.2018 - Current
Camp Pastor
Thomas Road Outpost
05.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - Christian Leadership & Church Ministries
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Pastoral Leadership
Liberty University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Southside Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Park View High School