Jae Lesley
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Beyond anything, I am a follower of Jesus, impassioned to serve the Church and love my neighbor. I dearly love my family, so I endeavor to be a present husband to Kaci and an engaged father to Gabe. For the last 30+ years, I have served the local church as a youth pastor, associate pastor, worship pastor, and founding pastor/church planter. My mission statement is, “to love, know, and serve the Lord.”
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Part-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship
CityScape Church
09.2023 - Current
- Duties include overseeing youth, young adult, and adult small groups, recruiting and resourcing leaders, and providing support to the other staff.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues.
- Managed volunteer teams for various ministries, ensuring effective use of resources and talents.
- Streamlined administrative processes for more efficient communication between church staff and the congregation.
- Developed small group curriculums to encourage deeper relationships and spiritual growth within the congregation.
- Assisted in the recruitment and training of new volunteers, ensuring a strong support system for ongoing ministry efforts.
Founding Pastor of Village Church
Angel Fire
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Duties included providing short and long-term goals for the effectiveness of the church, raising up and equipping leaders, writing small-group studies, preaching, and regular vision casting to the call of the church.
- Other duties also include financial and staff oversight, hospital visitation, family services, counseling, and directing weekly services.
- Delivered pastoral care during times of crisis or illness by offering prayer support, counsel, and home visits as necessary for individuals or families.
- Mentored church leaders for effective ministry implementation, resulting in higher volunteer retention rates.
- Improved overall congregational morale through consistent communication, transparency, and active listening to concerns.
- Supervised the design and construction of a new church building to accommodate the growing congregation size.
- Developed strong relationships with local faith-based organizations to collaborate on joint events and service projects.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the church facility, overseeing staff members and budget planning activities.
- Led worship services, ensuring an uplifting environment that encouraged personal reflection and spiritual growth.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church staff.
Angel Fire Fire Department Volunteer Chaplain
Village Of Angel Fire
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Duties included responding to Fire Department calls, most of which were to be with the family and loved ones when loss of life was involved
- I was also trained to provide mental and emotional support for firefighters and law enforcement officers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to residents, family members, and staff.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and emotional support.
- Worked with the Coroner to establish communication with the family's of the deceased.
Worship Pastor
Christ Community Church
07.2002 - 05.2017
- Duties included leadership and oversight to multiple worship leaders, 3 worship teams, worship design, communion teams, tech teams, and vocalists who total over 100 volunteers and 3 staff
- Pastoral duties include hospital visits, counseling, benevolence, preaching 2-3 times a year, and family services to a congregation of over 1200 in weekly attendance.
- Prioritized pastoral care for music ministry members, offering guidance and support during challenging times.
- Enhanced worship experiences by incorporating diverse musical styles and multimedia elements in services.
- Mentored aspiring worship leaders through one-on-one coaching sessions, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently, ensuring cost-effective procurement of instruments, equipment, and materials needed for worship services.
- Increased congregational participation in worship by introducing new songs regularly while maintaining traditional hymns beloved by members.
- Oversaw audiovisual team operations ensuring smooth transitions between service elements.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation through personal visits, counseling sessions, and social events.
- Coordinated special holiday productions involving various age groups within the congregation, showcasing their talents in meaningful ways.
- Streamlined rehearsal schedules for more efficient use of time while maintaining high levels of performance quality during services.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to create cohesive and meaningful worship services that aligned with sermon themes.
Minister of Worship/Students
First Baptist Church of Irvington
01.1998 - 06.2002
Part-time Associate Pastor in Worship
First Baptist Stockton
01.1997 - 12.1997
Part-time Youth Minister
First Baptist Church Dawes
01.1995 - 08.1996
Part-time Student Minster
Navco Baptist Church
06.1992 - 06.1994
Education
DMin Student (first year) -
Liberty University
Masters in Worship Studies -
Robert Webber's Institute For Worship Studies
Jacksonville, FL05.2016
B.A. Biblical Studies -
University of Mobile
05.1996
Skills
- Proven leader
- Program Management
- Budgeting
- Team Building
- Analytical Skills
- Teaching
- Effective Communication
- Disciple-making
- Church Planting
- Small Group Facilitation
- Grief support
Additional Information
Ordained Elder in the Free Methodist Church, Past Chairman of the Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce, Currently Employed by Brother's Gutters as a Controller, Multi-instrumentalist, and Gigging Musician.
References
- Dr. Keith Cowart, Former Pastor and Current Bishop of the Free Methodist Church, (706) 577-4640
- Rev. Mark Douglas, Former Asst. Superintendent (River Conference), (719) 307-9502
- Luke Smith, Owner of Brothers Gutters, (706) 341-2423
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Timeline
Part-time Associate Pastor of Discipleship
CityScape Church
09.2023 - Current
Angel Fire Fire Department Volunteer Chaplain
Village Of Angel Fire
01.2020 - 07.2023
Founding Pastor of Village Church
Angel Fire
05.2017 - 07.2023
Worship Pastor
Christ Community Church
07.2002 - 05.2017
Minister of Worship/Students
First Baptist Church of Irvington
01.1998 - 06.2002
Part-time Associate Pastor in Worship
First Baptist Stockton
01.1997 - 12.1997
Part-time Youth Minister
First Baptist Church Dawes
01.1995 - 08.1996
Part-time Student Minster
Navco Baptist Church
06.1992 - 06.1994
DMin Student (first year) -
Liberty University
Masters in Worship Studies -
Robert Webber's Institute For Worship Studies
B.A. Biblical Studies -
University of Mobile
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