Gregory Cowart
White Plains
Summary
Senior Pastor with established success at Greater Universal Baptist Church, specializing in spiritual counseling and community outreach. Passionate about reaching people with good news. I'm progressively inclined, with a solid foundational knowledge of Baptist polity and biblically based doctrine.
Completed previous training in crisis response. Seasoned professional with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.
Motivated professional committed to guiding followers of christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering several years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Prepared to bring several-year background to growing community.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor / Teacher
Greater Universal Baptist Church
Bronx
01.2022 - Current
- Dedicated pastor with extensive experience in spiritual counseling, program management, volunteer training and recruitment, congregational leadership, and community service coordination. Committed to guiding individuals toward Christ, fostering community involvement in missionary activities, and developing strategies for long-term operational success. Website: https://gubcbronx.org/
- Developed pastoral care programs addressing community needs and spiritual growth.
- Organized church events, enhancing community engagement and participation levels.
- Collaborated with church leadership to establish strategic goals and initiatives.
- Implemented outreach programs to connect with local communities and promote inclusivity.
- Oversaw financial stewardship, ensuring transparency and accountability in budgeting processes.
Associate Minister
Grace Baptist Church
Mount Vernon
01.2014 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the expediting of the Sunday morning worship experience and officiating of the sacraments.
- Assisted in the Coordination of Roofing repairs.
- Assisted Director of Youth Ministries in the reformulation of Mentoring program.
- Restructured a new Youth Church liturgical format that has re-engaged the youth presence which has resulted in both increased attendance as well as planning for future expansion.
Denominational Leadership
United Missionary Baptist Association of the National Baptist Convention, USA
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Preparation of candidates for Ordained Ministry with supervision from Chair of Ordination Commission.
Special Assistant to the Pastor
Mount Neboh Baptist Church
New York
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Taught Bible Studies & Leadership Seminars as per special pastor request.
Associate Minister
First Corinthians Baptist Church
New York
05.1975 - 10.2010
- Lead in the expediting of the Sunday morning worship services and officiating of the Church’s sacraments.
- Managed various Ministries as a “Liaison” to the Pastor, providing a Ministerial presence that guides its participants to maintain the general Mission and Purpose direction established by the Pastor.
- Formulated new Men’s Ministry and Bible Study that revitalized Male participation, resulting in doubled participation and membership.
- Formed new Worship and Praise teams to incorporate multi-generational participation.
Assistant to the Pastor
Greater Universal Baptist Church
Bronx
11.2013 - 06.2010
- Lead the Pastor in Officiating services.
- Taught both Bible Studies & Leadership Seminars.
- Managed Worship services while Pastor was on Vacation.
- Lead in the expediting of the Sunday morning worship experience and officiating of the sacraments.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
New Brunswick, NJ06-2023
Evangelism Degree -
New York Bible Institute
New York06.2001
Bachelor’s in Architecture - Master's in Urban Planning
City College of New York
06.1994
Bachelor’s in Architectural Sciences -
New York Institute of Technology
New York, NY06.1992
Skills
- Spiritual counseling
- Volunteer recruitment
- Financial stewardship
- Strategic planning
- Community outreach
- Congregational leadership
Awards And Activities
- CCNY – Architectural Dean’s List / Architectural Best Thesis Award 1994
- Member of Mentoring Program for Youth & Young Adults
- Ministerial advisor to Mentoring Ministry at Grace Baptist Church
- Math Tutor for Young Adults within Mentoring Program
Websites
Timeline
Senior Pastor / Teacher
Greater Universal Baptist Church
01.2022 - Current
Associate Minister
Grace Baptist Church
01.2014 - 08.2022
Assistant to the Pastor
Greater Universal Baptist Church
11.2013 - 06.2010
Denominational Leadership
United Missionary Baptist Association of the National Baptist Convention, USA
01.2013 - 01.2018
Special Assistant to the Pastor
Mount Neboh Baptist Church
01.2013 - 06.2013
Associate Minister
First Corinthians Baptist Church
05.1975 - 10.2010
Master of Divinity - Theology
New Brunswick Theological Seminary
Evangelism Degree -
New York Bible Institute
Bachelor’s in Architecture - Master's in Urban Planning
City College of New York
Bachelor’s in Architectural Sciences -
New York Institute of Technology