Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
Jamie Wilson

Jamie Wilson

Jackson Township,NJ

Summary

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

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Display Merchandiser

Kellanova
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented display plans to maximize product visibility
  • Organized store shelves, racks, and counters with merchandise according to company standards
  • Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store
  • Monitored customer feedback regarding product placement and display quality
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create promotional displays for special events or sales campaigns
  • Evaluated store layout and created new designs to optimize customer experience.

Next Generation Pastor

Resurgent Church
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a weekly youth ministry program
  • Organized and facilitated monthly retreats for youth groups
  • Provided spiritual guidance to young adults in the congregation
  • Launched an online outreach initiative to engage with members of the community who may not have had access to traditional church activities previously
  • Cultivated relationships with other churches to create joint initiatives for outreach and fellowship among congregations across denominations
  • Coordinated mission trips that focused on service projects, evangelism, and discipleship opportunities for teens and young adults
  • Served as a mentor for teens seeking advice about their future goals and career paths
  • Provided pastoral counseling services to those struggling with issues related to mental health, substance abuse, or other personal matters.

Customer Service Associate

Home Depot
11.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers and identified their needs
  • Provided information about products and services available to customers
  • Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently
  • Maintained an organized system for tracking customer interactions and feedback
  • Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, and other transactions as needed
  • Tracked inventory levels of popular items to ensure availability for customers' orders
  • Handled cash register operations accurately during peak times
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions and new product releases.

Interim Senior Pastor

JACKSON BAPTIST CHURCH
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 an increase of 55% over six months of serving as Interim Pastor.

Pastor of Discipleship and Families

Jackson Baptist Church
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
06.2015 - 02.2017
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout the 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
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
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
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
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 the 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

Certificate Trained Evangelist -

Billy Graham School of Evangelism, Charlotte, NC

Certificate Discipleship Methods And Instructing Others - undefined

The Bonhoeffer Project, Tampa, FL

Doctorate: Doctor of Ministry - undefined

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Master of Science Master of Divinity - undefined

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Bachelor of Science Multidisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice/Religion - undefined

Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

Skills

Christian Education

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Certification

Received two citations for exemplary work within the first 90 days at Home Depot.

Accomplishments

  • Over 20 Meritorious Citations for Leadership
  • Graduated with honors in military education as well as having a final 4.0 at the conclusion of my Doctorate.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Retail Display Merchandiser - Kellanova
01.2024 - Current
Next Generation Pastor - Resurgent Church
01.2024 - Current
Customer Service Associate - Home Depot
11.2023 - Current
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
Billy Graham School of Evangelism - Certificate Trained Evangelist,
The Bonhoeffer Project - Certificate Discipleship Methods And Instructing Others,
Liberty University - Doctorate: Doctor of Ministry,
Liberty University - Master of Science Master of Divinity,
Liberty University - Bachelor of Science Multidisciplinary Studies, Criminal Justice/Religion,
Jamie Wilson