Jacob Browning
Tyler,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic pastor offering servant leadership in growing churches and church ministries in a variety of local church contexts. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and consistent communication. Clear understanding for the need for integrity, unity, and vision to fulfill God's Great Commission to the Church. Equipped and deployed in large multi-site contexts. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in leading God's church.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Pastor
Green Acres Baptist Church
2022.01 - Current
- Preach 2 services every week and carry out all pastoral responsibilities to fulfill the vision and values of Green Acres at the Flint Campus.
- January to April of 2022 - Built a core team of 45 volunteers to relaunch the campus Easter 2022.
- Grew the campus staff from 1 full-time position to 4 full-time positions and 10 part-time roles.
- The campus began with 60 in worship attendance. The 2 year anniversary featured 623 in worship attendance over 3 services with over 120 volunteers. 10x in just over 2 years.
- Began with 5 kids in Kids Ministry and no Student Ministry. 2 years later over 100 in Kids Ministry and over 60 in Student Ministry.
- 70 baptisms in 2 years.
- Trained and equipped over 150 volunteers.
- Launched 8 adult discipleship groups with 32 leaders.
- The campus exceeded budget over 250k after second fiscal year and currently tracking 60% financial growth YTD.
Minister to Married Adults
Prestonwood Baptist Church
2021.01 - 2021.12
- Preached Prestonwood Sunday Services and added to the Prestonwood Preaching Team at the Plano Campus.
- Oversaw 13 Life Groups representing nearly 350 adults and the development of 110 leaders.
- Administered premarital counseling programming for all campuses. Trained 90 couples in Before You Say, I Do at 40% assimilation rate into Life Groups.
- Podcast invitations to discuss Apologetics and Biblical Manhood.
- Taught weekly in Life Groups in multiple age demographics upon request.
- Wrote and edited Life Group curriculum to be studied by over 4200 adults each week in Life Groups.
Minister to Young Singles
Prestonwood Baptist Church
2018.04 - 2020.12
- Grew ministry from 106 to over 280 single adults ages 18-34.
- Launched The Gathering. This was Wednesday night bible study and worship event which grew from 30 to over 100. Wrote nearly all of curriculum. Recruited and hired worship team.
- Founded Adopt-a-Block Ministry. This ministry adopted 11 homes in poverty stricken community in South Dallas. Monthly deployed 40 young singles to paint houses, mow grass, weed, edge, or any other external work needed at these homes.
- Led mission trips to Las Vegas and Pittsburg.
- Developed and trained over 70 directors and teachers for LifeGroups, baptized over 60 young singles, and restructured or launched 16 LifeGroups.
- Taught in multiple age demographics most Sunday mornings.
- Served on rotation as Chaplain to Dallas Mavericks.
Intern to Young Couples
Prestonwood Baptist Church
2017.08 - 2018.03
- Helped with all first time guests, LifeGroup guests, awaiting baptisms, and prospect contacts.
- Aided with the administration of Before You Say, I Do.
- Taught every Sunday in LifeGroups for multiple age demographics.
- Volunteered Fridays as a client advocate at the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center counseling abortion minded clients on the sanctity of life.
- Led at Freedom Weekend as a group leader.
Biblical Worldview Instructor
Victory Home Addiction Recovery Center For Men
2017.04 - 2017.07
- Taught biblical worldview to those seeking rehabilitation from alcoholism, methamphetamine, and other substances addictions.
- Taught Christian worldview basics for the first 8 weeks of the 24 week program.
- Most men enrolled as part of criminal plea agreements.
Intern to Associate Pastor
Level Grove Baptist Church
2017.01 - 2017.07
- Focused on leading Junior High and High School ministry during interim search for the new student's pastor.
- Began with 40 Junior High and High School students at the Wednesday night worship and bible study. The final Wednesday night had over 100 students in attendance.
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty Theological Seminary
Lynchburg, VA05.2021
Master of Arts - Apologetics
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Lithonia, GA05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Piedmont College
Demorest, GA05.2016
Skills
- Servant Leadership
- Preaching and Teaching
- New Member Assimilation
- Staff Development
- Reading Comprehension
- Volunteer Management
- Pastoral Counseling
- Encouragement and Exhortation
Additional Information
Played four years of college baseball.
Twice an Academic All-American.
Graduated Magna Cum Laude in all degree programs.
Timeline
Campus Pastor
Green Acres Baptist Church
2022.01 - Current
Minister to Married Adults
Prestonwood Baptist Church
2021.01 - 2021.12
Minister to Young Singles
Prestonwood Baptist Church
2018.04 - 2020.12
Intern to Young Couples
Prestonwood Baptist Church
2017.08 - 2018.03
Biblical Worldview Instructor
Victory Home Addiction Recovery Center For Men
2017.04 - 2017.07
Intern to Associate Pastor
Level Grove Baptist Church
2017.01 - 2017.07
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Liberty Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Apologetics
Luther Rice College And Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - History And Political Science
Piedmont College
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