Jimmy Lancaster
Yadkinville,NC
Summary
To lead and disciple people in a growing knowledge of Jesus Christ becoming fully devoted & passionate followers of Christ!
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Interim
Westfield Baptist Church
Westfield, NC
02.2023 - Current
- Provided leadership during time of transition
- Trained Pastor Search Team
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Delivered inspiring sermons on Sundays and special occasions.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
Pastor
Maplewood Baptist Church
Yadkinville, NC
08.2004 - 07.2022
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
Pastor
Jerusalem Baptist Church
Mocksville, NC
01.1994 - 12.2003
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
Associate Pastor
First Baptist of Thomasville
Thomasville, NC
02.1990 - 12.1993
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Developed and implemented church-wide programs designed to increase spiritual growth and foster community engagement.
- Recruited volunteers to serve in various roles within the church organization.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Minister of Youth & Young Adults
Oaklawn Baptist Church
Winston-Salem, NC
06.1988 - 02.1990
- Designed events for ministry teenagers and families, led Sunday school lectures and developed positive relationships with teenagers' parents and guardians.
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Assisted parents in understanding their children's needs and how best to meet them spiritually.
- Worked with church leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Partnered with parents and offered insights and resources for guiding youth in preferred directions.
Associate Pastor
Konnoak Baptist Church
Winston-Salem, NC
11.1984 - 05.1988
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Developed and implemented church-wide programs designed to increase spiritual growth and foster community engagement.
- Recruited volunteers to serve in various roles within the church organization.
Minister of Youth
First Baptist of Jonesville
Jonesville, NC
03.1983 - 05.1984
- Worked with senior pastors to lead Sunday morning and mid-week worship services.
- Worked with church leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Designed outreach initiatives aimed at increasing participation of teenagers in community events.
- Cultivated relationships with local churches, schools, businesses, and organizations to benefit the youth ministry program.
- Organized and led weekly meetings for youth groups to discuss spiritual topics, current issues, and other relevant matters.
Summer Youth Worker
Arlington First Baptist Church
Arlington, NC
05.1982 - 08.1982
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Developed youth outreach programs for children in the community.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to young people on a one-on-one basis.
- Assisted in organizing and leading weekly bible studies for youth group members.
- Worked with church leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC12-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Gardner Webb College
Boiling Springs, NC05-1985
Skills
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Shepherding
- Inspirational Leadership
- Spiritual Guidance
- Organizational Leadership
- Community Service
- Leadership Development
- Teaching
- Strategic Planning
- Discipleship
Affiliations
- Served as Moderator of South Yadkin Baptist Association & Yadkin Baptist Association
- Served on Board of Directors at Davie & Yadkin YMCA
- Served on Board of Christian Network of the Needy, Yadkin Christian Ministries, New Hope Pregnancy Care Center & SMART Start of Yadkin County
- Served on Planning Team for End of Year Celebration for Yadkin County Schools
Accomplishments
- Volunteer of the Year at Davie YMCA (2003)
- Volunteer of the Year at Yadkin YMCA (2010)
Certification
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- Licensed in Ministry by First Baptist of SpriKonnoak, VA Konnoak 1982
- Ordained in Ministry by Konnoak Baptist of Winston Salem, NC in April 1986
My Working Genius Profile
- Galvinizing (The natural gift of rallying, inspiring & organizing others to take action)
- Enablement (The natural gift of providiing encouragement & assistace for an idea or project)
Clifton Strengths Finder
- Positivity in the Relationship Building - I enjoy building strong relationships that hold a team together - making it greater than the sum of its parts
- Developer in the Relationship Building - I see potential in others - so they can experience success
- Connectedness in the Relationship Building - I believe there are few coincidences and almost every event has meaning
- Restorative in Executing - I enjoy solving problems & making things happen
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Transitional Interim
Westfield Baptist Church
02.2023 - Current
Pastor
Maplewood Baptist Church
08.2004 - 07.2022
Pastor
Jerusalem Baptist Church
01.1994 - 12.2003
Associate Pastor
First Baptist of Thomasville
02.1990 - 12.1993
Minister of Youth & Young Adults
Oaklawn Baptist Church
06.1988 - 02.1990
Associate Pastor
Konnoak Baptist Church
11.1984 - 05.1988
Minister of Youth
First Baptist of Jonesville
03.1983 - 05.1984
Summer Youth Worker
Arlington First Baptist Church
05.1982 - 08.1982
Master of Arts - Divinity
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Gardner Webb College
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- Licensed in Ministry by First Baptist of SpriKonnoak, VA Konnoak 1982
- Ordained in Ministry by Konnoak Baptist of Winston Salem, NC in April 1986
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