James Hubbard
Shelby,NC
Summary
Accomplished Pastor bringing more than 30 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to a growing church.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Crestview Baptist Church of Shelby
04.2018 - 06.2024
- Oversaw daily operation of church, including supervision of office manager and two ministerial staff
- Wrote and delivered biblically sound sermons every Sunday for 100-125 people and Bible studies every Wednesday for 35 people
- Provided Pastoral care for members of congregation including home and hospital visitation, counseling, prayer, performing weddings and funerals
- Worked closely with Deacon Board to meet spiritual and physical needs of congregation
- Created and maintained church's online presence including church's website, online giving, social media page, and online services.
Interim Senior Pastor
Crestview Baptist Church of Shelby
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Filled role of Pastor while supervising Youth and Children's Ministries of church
- Conducted weekly office duties in absence of church secretary.
- Led church to become payoff mortgage 5 years early and become debt free.
Minister to Students
Crestview Baptist Church of Shelby
04.2009 - 12.2016
- Oversaw all aspects of children's and youth ministries, including Wednesday Bible Study for middle and high school students, RA, GA and Mission Friends for elementary and preschool students, vacation bible school, outreach events, mission projects, camps, retreats and activities
- Grew Youth Ministry from 3 teens to over 100 teens in weekly attendance
- Assisted with home and hospital visitation and administering ordinances of baptism and communion
- Took over administration of church office after secretary's retirement.
Senior Director of Family Programs
Cleveland County Family YMCA
02.2004 - 03.2009
- Supervised all aspects of After School and Summer Camp serving over 1000 children from both Cleveland and Rutherford Counties, including budget development, program development, hiring, training and supervision of staff and program marketing.
Education
Master of Divinity - Missiology
Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity
Boiling Springs, NC12.2027
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City, TN05.1993
Skills
- Discipleship Training
- Prayer Leadership
- Youth and Children's Ministries
- Growing Biblical Knowledge
- Sermon Preparation and Delivery
- Community Outreach
- Church administration
- Pastoral Care
- Technology Integration
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Congregational care
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Pennington Gap, VA
- Date of Birth: 07/18/67
- Marital Status: Married to Ginger Hubbard 11/27/1993
Children
- Trey & Megan Hubbard
- Casey Hubbard
- Leeann & Stefin Bridges
- Jonathan & Rachel Hubbard
- Faith Hubbard
- Timothy Hubbard
Grandchildren
Ruby Bridges
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Crestview Baptist Church of Shelby
04.2018 - 06.2024
Interim Senior Pastor
Crestview Baptist Church of Shelby
01.2017 - 04.2018
Minister to Students
Crestview Baptist Church of Shelby
04.2009 - 12.2016
Senior Director of Family Programs
Cleveland County Family YMCA
02.2004 - 03.2009
Master of Divinity - Missiology
Gardner-Webb University School of Divinity
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Carson-Newman College
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