JERESSY CHEVALIERE
JACKSONVILLE,FL
Summary
Motivated pastor committed to guiding followers of Christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering more than 20 years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Successful in creating inspiring environments and encouraging individuals to grow and strengthen personal faith. Prepared to take next step as a chaplain within churches and communities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Assemblee Du tres Haut
Jacksonville, FL - Florida
07.2004 - Current
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
Technical Consultant
Sohacki Industries
Jacksonville, FL - Florida
07.2004 - 07.2021
- Utilized knowledge of applications, programming and systems functionality to assist employees with technical needs.
- Supported software implementation with client training and troubleshooting expertise.
- Designed, coded and debugged software per business's policies, procedures and security requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Ministry
Christian Role College of Theology
Jacksonville, FL07-2021
Master of Arts - Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Jacksonville, FL05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Jacksonville, FL07-2003
Ph.D. - Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Jacksonville, IL05-2014
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Mission-oriented
- Preaching
- Inspirational leadership
- Discipleship
- Leadership Development
- Christian education
- Fundraising expertise
- Social and religious assistance
- Small Group Facilitation
- Biblical stewardship
- Volunteer Management
- Counseling
- Grief counseling
- Teaching
- Workflow Coordination
- Sermon Preparation
- Organizational Leadership
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
creole
Professional
Timeline
Pastor
Assemblee Du tres Haut
07.2004 - Current
Technical Consultant
Sohacki Industries
07.2004 - 07.2021
Associate of Arts - Ministry
Christian Role College of Theology
Master of Arts - Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. - Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary