Jeff Lawrence
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Mission-driven Executive Pastor with more than 30 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership with success in creating inspirational and formative environments. Accomplished at managing community initiatives, life stage ministries, student ministry, children's ministry, and worship ministry. Developed and led Spiritual formation tracks. In addition to teaching & preaching, extensive experience as a strategist, leading collaborative organizational assessments and building toward creative innovation and alignment. With extensive theological education, ability to form biblical doctrine and spiritual development of the congregation.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastor
Lifebridge Church Orlando
Windermere, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership, oversee ministries, and collaborate with the Lead Pastor, Elders and Staff to implement the church's vision.
- Manage day to day operations which includes operations and finances.
- Manage all ministry teams to resource, guide and encourage towards healthy team and church dynamics.
- Manage day-to-day operations, ensure effective resource allocation, and foster a culture of excellence and growth within the organization.
- Serve on the Teaching Team and work to develop theologically sound doctrine and teaching.
- Author, build and manage the church's spiritual development plan.
Executive Pastor of Worship
First Baptist Concord
Knoxville, TN
07.2008 - 07.2019
- Lead a staff of 12 Pastors & 230 fulltime employees
- Give direct oversight to a budget of 8.6 million and lead the church towards accomplishing mission and vision
- Lead a comprehensive worship ministry unique for creative worship projects now published and used by churches worldwide
- Cast vision for the church and serve as lead teaching pastor for growth series as part of spiritual development
- Finally, pastor and shepherd the congregation including weddings, funerals, special events and serve as the main platform worship pastor
Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts
First Baptist Church Orlando
Orlando, FL
07.1997 - 07.2008
- Led a full and comprehensive team for the execution of services in multiple venues and multiple locations
- Pastored a ministry of 12 full time employees and 1,200 volunteers
- Weekly led a congregation membership of 15,000 with a vibrant worship ministry
- Television ministry and large seasonal events attended by 50,000
- Was responsible for executive leadership effecting church vision, mission and strategy
- Taught the ministry track for spiritual growth
- Gave direct oversight to a budget of $580,000.
Associate Pastor of Worship
Eastside Baptist
Marietta, GA
12.1992 - 07.1997
- Duties included writing and arranging for orchestra & bands
- Playing bass and directing orchestra & bands
- Writing and leading drama teams as well as leading 200 voice student choirs
- Lead launch of contemporary Journey service as church plant that realized explosive growth
- Occasional speaker at 7:22
- Metro events in Atlanta
Education
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelors of Science - Music
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS05.1990
Master of Arts - Apologetics
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2020
Doctor of Ministry - Theology & Apologetics
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2025
Skills
- Leadership, Teaching & Exhortation, Pastor/Shepherd, Strategy
- Discernment, Decision Making, Adaptability, Teamwork, Creativity
- Theological training, Spiritual Formation, Mentoring, Disciple-making
- Executive Leadership, Vision Navigation, Missional Growth
- Teaching with extensive experience
Accomplishments
- Served on the National Embryo Donation Center Board of Directors
- Served as the Chairman of the Experience Conference Advisory Board
- Served on Trevecca University's Institute for Praise & Worship Board
- Speaker at National Conferences
- Advisory Team for Radiance Ministries
- Advisory Team and Guest Lecturer for Liberty University Theology and School of Worship
Timeline
Executive Pastor
Lifebridge Church Orlando
07.2019 - Current
Executive Pastor of Worship
First Baptist Concord
07.2008 - 07.2019
Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts
First Baptist Church Orlando
07.1997 - 07.2008
Associate Pastor of Worship
Eastside Baptist
12.1992 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Arts & Bachelors of Science - Music
Mississippi College
Master of Arts - Apologetics
Liberty University
Doctor of Ministry - Theology & Apologetics
Liberty University