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Jason Gant

Jason Gant

Olathe,KS

Summary

Experienced pastoral and strategic leader with focus on outreach, spiritual growth and community engagement in adolescents and families. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving impactful results. Known for vision, adaptability, empathy, and effective communication. Skilled in sermon delivery, teaching, curricula writing, counseling, and organizational leadership. Reliable, determined, and flexible in achieving organizational objectives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pastor of Kids & Families

Church of the Resurrection
04.2021 - Current

Implementation of Kids & Family Ministry vision and management of ministry across all locations.

  • Enhancement of integrated family milestone ministry (ie. 1st grade prayer, 2nd grade communion, 3rd grade Bible, 4th grade serve, 5th grade share)
  • Developed and filmed parenting resources including; conscious discipline, podcast interviews, and original Wesleyan parenting content.
  • Led special worship services specific for families, along with large-scale events, retreats. Officiated weddings, funerals, baptisms, communion, retreats, and serve trips.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various Kids and Family ministries, enhancing overall engagement.
  • Cared for families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.

Location Pastor

Church of the Ressurection
06.2013 - 06.2021
  • Served as DNA bearer along with vision implementation and strategic ministry design at the Olathe, KS location
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote and delivered sermons, and served with key church leaders to carry forth church mission
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of location ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion. This work included two successful capital campaign exceeding 5 million in committed giving to expand worship and kids ministry space.

Pastor of Student. Ministries

Church of the Resurrection
01.2006 - 06.2013
  • Increased student outreach and engagement through Student Center based ministry. Increased parent involvement by creating clear communication channels and hosting regular meetings to discuss ministry updates.
  • Implemented a discipleship program that encouraged spiritual growth, accountability, and deepened relationships among students 6th-12th grade.
  • Evaluated current curriculum materials to ensure relevancy, theological alignment, and age-appropriateness for middle school and high school
  • Empowered students to take on leadership roles in the ministry, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among the youth population.
  • Built strong connections with local schools through regular campus visits, strengthening the bridge between church life and daily experiences for students.

Director of NexGen Ministries

St. Luke's United Methodist Church
07.2000 - 01.2006
  • Increased student outreach and engagement through weekly and seasonal programs.
  • Implemented a discipleship program that encouraged spiritual growth, accountability, and deepened relationships among students 6th-12th grade.
  • Evaluated current curriculum materials to ensure relevancy, theological alignment, and age-appropriateness for middle school and high school
  • Empowered students to take on leadership roles in the ministry, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment among the youth population.
  • Built strong connections with local schools through regular campus visits, strengthening the bridge between church life and daily experiences for students.

Education

Course of Study - Licensed Local Pastor

Saint Paul School of Theology
Kansas City, MO
06-2013

Skills

  • Strategic and Organizational Leadership

-Strengthfinders Top Five Strengths: Strategic, Maximizer, Self Assurance, Command, Learner

  • Vision Casting and Implementation
  • Teaching, Preaching, Writing

Everyday Discipleship Messages published, Foundry (Nazarene Publishing House)

Youth Ministry, Cokesbury (UMC Publishing House)

The Journey - Youth Edition, Cokesbury (UMC Publishing House)

The Way - Youth Edition, Cokesbury (UMC publishing House

24 Hours that Changed the World - Youth Edition, Cokesbury (UMC Publishing House)

Certification

License - [Timeframe]

  • License Local Pastor, Great Plains Conference of the UMC
  • University of Kansas Future Fellow, 2021-22
  • Prepare and Enrich (pre-marital counseling), Certified Facilitator


Timeline

Lead Pastor of Kids & Families

Church of the Resurrection
04.2021 - Current

Location Pastor

Church of the Ressurection
06.2013 - 06.2021

Pastor of Student. Ministries

Church of the Resurrection
01.2006 - 06.2013

Director of NexGen Ministries

St. Luke's United Methodist Church
07.2000 - 01.2006

Course of Study - Licensed Local Pastor

Saint Paul School of Theology