Jerome Pace
Pelham,GA
Summary
Dynamic spiritual leader with extensive experience at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, adept at fostering community engagement and providing compassionate pastoral care. Skilled in sermon preparation and public speaking, I successfully strengthened family relationships through targeted workshops, creating an inclusive environment that welcomed newcomers and enhanced church mission effectiveness.
Professional with significant experience and readiness for pastoral leadership. Skilled in delivering meaningful sermons, providing spiritual guidance, and fostering supportive community. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and responsiveness to changing needs. Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
04.2012 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
Deputy Sheriff
Decatur County Sheriff'S Dept
01.1995 - 08.2021
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
Education
Criminal Justice
Albany Regional Police Academy
Albany, Ga11-1980
High School Diploma -
Mitchell County Training School
Pelham, GA05-1968
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual leadership
- Public speaking
- Prayer leadership
- Sermon preparation
- Mission-oriented
Accomplishments
- Developed and introduced [Type] program to increase engagement and service within community.
- Cut organizational expenses $[Amount] by strengthening operational controls and providing additional opportunities for volunteers.
- Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership [Number]% year over year.
Certification
- Ecclesiastical Endorsement – By respective religious denominations for chaplaincy roles especially in military, healthcare, and correctional facilities.
Timeline
Pastor
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
04.2012 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Decatur County Sheriff'S Dept
01.1995 - 08.2021
Criminal Justice
Albany Regional Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Mitchell County Training School
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