J. David Littleton

• Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• 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.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
• Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
• Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
• Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
• Established and managed church budget of $400K per year.
• Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
• Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
• Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
• Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
• Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
• Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
• Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
• Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
• Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
• Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
• Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
• Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
• Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
• Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels.

• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• Worked with Pastoral Staff to educate and lead multiple ministries in the church. (100 -150) volunteers
• Worship Team/Hospitality Team/Care Team/Security Team

Media Team/Outreach Team/Growth Track Team

• Oversaw administration and management of all school age ministries. (Student/Children)
• Managed all Activities for Sunday and Wednesday classes.
• Organized and planned ministry trips from 10-100 kids and students yearly.
• Led weekly FCS and FCA events at the local schools.

• Planted and supervised the Dream Team Process. Started programs for all ages to invite more involvement in serving and discipleship.

• Educated members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
• Contributed to church growth by designing targeted outreach programs aimed at attracting new members from diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinated volunteer efforts for local service projects, strengthening community ties while demonstrating the importance of giving back.

• Served along side the Senior Pastor to develop new programs and classes for a growing church with space limitations.
• Led the Young Adult ministries for ages 20-40.
• Wrote and delivered sermons.
• Volunteered in multiple areas of ministries to provide help with the growing number of attendees. (Nursery/Kids/Students)