Jeffrey McDonald
Senior Pastor
Pocahontas,IL
Summary
Mission-driven Senior Pastor with more than 30 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 and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.
Accomplished in driving spiritual foundation of congregation when growing church ministry.
Seasoned Minister offering 30 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel.
Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Reliable employee seeking Chaplain position.
Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Silvercreek Bible Fellowship
10.2008 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership
Adjunct Professor
Missouri Baptist University
01.2006 - 12.2017
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught Critical Thinking, Old and New Testament courses, providing instruction to up to over 150 undergraduate students.
Senior Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
01.2000 - 10.2008
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Directed capital building projects resulting in increases to church membership and reductions in church expenses.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Of Livingston
11.1996 - 12.2000
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Spearheaded building project to expand seating by 50% and classroom space by 30%.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Increased church membership by 80% in 2 years.
- Directed capital building projects resulting in increases to church membership and reductions in church expenses.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Partnered with city officials
Associate Pastor
Hillcreek Baptist Church
12.1987 - 11.1996
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- 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.
- Lead education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Covenant Theological Seminary
St Louis, MO05.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Pastoral Studies
St. Louis Christian College
Florissant, MO12.1990
Skills
- Needs Awareness
- Biblical Stewardship
- Mission Coordination
- Sermons Preparation
- Pastoral Counseling
- Professional Relationships
- Committee Leadership
- Ministry Development
- Children's Ministry
- Congregational Care
- Administrative Leadership
- Instructor Mentoring
- Active Member Engagement
- Reading Comprehension
- Interdenominational Networking
- Spiritual Leadership
- Child Programs
- Compassionate Care
- Outreach Initiatives
- Active Listening
- Overnight Retreats
- Bible Studies
- Religious Education
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Outreach Activities
- Hospice Visits
- Family Outreach
- Group Activities
- Debt Reduction
- Home Visits
- Direct Counseling
- Emotional Support
- Conflict Management
- New Member Assimilation
- Lecture Development
- Constructive Feedback
- Cost Savings
- Small Group Leadership
- Family Counseling
- Funeral Service Coordination
- Hiring Educational Staff
- Valid Driver's License
- Educational Outreach
- Volunteer Engagement
- Operational Development
- Officiating
- Preaching
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Silvercreek Bible Fellowship
10.2008 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Missouri Baptist University
01.2006 - 12.2017
Senior Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
01.2000 - 10.2008
Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church Of Livingston
11.1996 - 12.2000
Associate Pastor
Hillcreek Baptist Church
12.1987 - 11.1996
Master of Arts - Divinity
Covenant Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Pastoral Studies
St. Louis Christian College
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