Mission-driven Pastor with more than 15 years of 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, all areas of adult ministry/teaching and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Senior Pastor
JACKSON BAPTIST CHURCH
Jackson, NJ
06.2022 - 06.2023
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout the community
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church and managed daily operations
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church missions
Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
Saw increase of 55% over six months of serving as Interim Pastor.
Pastor of Discipleship and Families
Jackson Baptist Church
Jackson Township, NJ
03.2017 - 06.2022
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities
Raised congregational awareness of the needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
Maintained Volunteers across all ministries
Biblically based teachings
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship
Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school and
High school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes
Organized and Started small group ministry, which quickly grew to 50% of church involvement over one year
Implemented an intentional discipleship plan and program for the church that starts from salvation throughout the life of the believer and fosters growth and development as one becomes a disciple who makes disciples.
Senior Pastor
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Rochelle, GA
06.2015 - 02.2017
Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer
Established and managed church budget
Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission
Increased church membership by 33%.
Bible Teacher, Youth Pastor
TURNER COUNTY CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER, CHURCH
Ashburn, Sycamore, GA
01.2014 - 01.2017
Employed a variety of instructional aids, methods, and materials to provide creative teachings, helping children grow spiritually
Utilized a curriculum that reflected the diverse educational, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of the student body
Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans
Adapted bible verses and lessons into stories and activities to help children comprehend scriptures
Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter
Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns
Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting the high school curriculum of Georgia's core educational standards
Planned and Facilitated a weekend youth convention that saw students across South Georgia attend
Coordinated speaker, food, band, event space, and all other logistics
Saw over 300 students surrender their lives to Christ in two years of ministry.
Youth Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church
Sycamore, GA
12.2013 - 06.2015
Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers
Raised congregational awareness of the needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations
Set goals for youth in the church and communicate with parents regarding progress
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats
Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services as needed
Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians
Taught and counseled youths 12 to 25.
Youth/Kids/Assistant Pastor
SAND FORK BAPTIST CHURCH
Sand Fork, WV
02.2009 - 12.2013
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services as needed
Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes
Spearheaded the start of a youth group that went from 14 to 82 in over a year with continued success and sustained growth
Developed teen leaders through a discipleship initiative
Started an Awana program at the church that developed into 150 kids weekly in attendance
Implemented a Young Adult Ministry that grew in attendance and ministered to students at the local college
Ministered to low-income and kids from diverse racial backgrounds through a week-long kids camp
Developed all curricula and every activity for the week
Organized and Supervised various mission trips and activities for the students.
Assistant Pastor
FAMILY LIFE CHURCH
Brunswick, GA
05.2008 - 12.2009
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
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer
Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations
Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Marine
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
03.2000 - 01.2009
Participated in community events representing U.S. military and recruited interested parties.
Filtered interested candidates by eligibility and disqualifying factors.
Responded to calls and emails from interested candidates quickly and scheduled appointments for in-person meetings.
Traveled to schools in area to speak to students about military careers and provide students with materials and literature about military careers.
Administered Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to individuals interested in or curious about military careers.
Exceeded mandated quota from headquarters based on military needs and availability.
Maintained recruits in Delayed Entry Program (DEP), educating on military customs and courtesies and administering PT exercises and tests.
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Southwestern of The Aasemblies of God
Waxahachie, TX
05.2024
Certificate - Discipleship Methods And Instructing Othrs
The Bobhoeffer Project
Tampa, FL
10.2021
Doctorate: Doctor of Ministry -
Liberty University
05.2020
Master of Science -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary
Studies, Criminal Justice/Religion
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Evangelism
Billy Graham Evangelistc School of Evangelism
Charlotte, NC
Skills
Christian Education
Sermons Preparation
Spiritual Care
Biblical Stewardship
Public Speaking
Leadership Development
Congregational Care
Small Group Leadership
Disciple-Making
Teaching
Discipleship
Preaching
Timeline
Interim Senior Pastor
JACKSON BAPTIST CHURCH
06.2022 - 06.2023
Pastor of Discipleship and Families
Jackson Baptist Church
03.2017 - 06.2022
Senior Pastor
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
06.2015 - 02.2017
Bible Teacher, Youth Pastor
TURNER COUNTY CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTER, CHURCH
01.2014 - 01.2017
Youth Pastor
Bethel Baptist Church
12.2013 - 06.2015
Youth/Kids/Assistant Pastor
SAND FORK BAPTIST CHURCH
02.2009 - 12.2013
Assistant Pastor
FAMILY LIFE CHURCH
05.2008 - 12.2009
Marine
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
03.2000 - 01.2009
Master of Arts - Theology
Southwestern of The Aasemblies of God
Certificate - Discipleship Methods And Instructing Othrs
The Bobhoeffer Project
Doctorate: Doctor of Ministry -
Liberty University
Master of Science -
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Multidisciplinary
Studies, Criminal Justice/Religion
Liberty University
Some College (No Degree) - Evangelism
Billy Graham Evangelistc School of Evangelism
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