HARVEY RHODES
Associate Pastor New Hope Baptist Church
Austin,TX
Summary
Mission-driven Minister with more than 12 years' 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.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
New Hope Baptist Church
Austin, TX
01.2009 - Current
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs, including shadowing and mentor programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - History
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 09.1971 - 05.1975
Skills
Sermons preparation
Preaching
Shepherding
New member assimilation
Spiritual instruction
Spiritual leadership
Officiating
Children's ministry
Public speaking
Crisis Management
Operations management
Certification
Licensed 2009
Timeline
Associate Pastor
New Hope Baptist Church
01.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Science - History
New Mexico State University
09.1971 - 05.1975