Jo Angelia Waters
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Congregational Care Staff Pastor with four years of experience in Baptist church ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experience in spiritual leadership to a growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful development in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-time Staff Congregational Care Pastor
Resurrection Baptist Church
2021.01 - Current
- Responsible for planning and providing resources for all activities that connect membership or address membership needs(funerals, baby and home dedications, weddings, counseling referrals, etc.)
- Member of Director’s Board for strategic Church planning
- Preaching, teaching, and leadership duties for worship services, bible studies, and as assigned
- Assist in building Ministerial Training Curriculum
- Recruit and assign volunteers to facilitate New Member Step Orientation, GriefShare, DivorceCare
- Researching and implementing Care ministries based on data and member needs
- Attend conferences and seminaries relevant to leadership development and church growth strategies.
Part-time Staff Congregational Care Pastor
Resurrection Baptist Church
2020.02 - 2021.01
- Address membership needs(funerals, baby and home dedications, weddings, counseling referrals, etc.)
- Member of the Director’s Board for strategic Church planning
- Preaching, teaching, and leadership duties for worship services, bible studies, and as assigned
- Assist in building Ministerial Training Curriculum
- Recruit and assign volunteers to facilitate New Member Step Orientation, GriefShare, DivorceCare
- Researching implementing Care ministries based on data and member needs.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Strategic leadership in Black Congregation (in partnership with Northwestern Kellogg Non-Profit Certification Coursework)
Garret Evangelical Theological Seminary
Evanston, IL05.2026
Master of Divinity - Congregational Care 2020
Interdenominational Theological Center
Atlanta, GA05.2020
Master of Arts in Sociology -
Texas State University
San Marcus, TX12.1996
Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Education and Health
Southwest Texas State (Texas State University)
San Marcus, TX05.1980
Skills
- Mission-oriented
- Staff Leadership
- Preaching
- Spiritual leadership
- Congregational care
- Spiritual instruction
- Strategic Planning
- Grief counseling
- Leadership Development
- Community Service
- Workflow Coordination
- Discipleship training
- Organizational Leadership
- Small Group Facilitation
- Teaching
- Public Speaking
- Church growth strategies
- Prayer leadership
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Team building
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development GriefShare and Divorce Care Facilitation.
- Achieved increased New member Assimilation completion rates through effectively helping with effective use of Community Church Builder Data Program.
- Supervised team of 18 First Impression Ministry Leaders with 200+ volunteers.
- Developed collaborative ministry in Counseling Services by collaborating with Community Counseling agencies to provide free sessions to church members.
- Increased collaborative leadership and team building between ministry leaders and administrative staff.
- Achieved creation of RBCCARES to increase member access to ministry needs and leadership. The process has increased efficient response to member needs and provides data for developing ministries that meet relevant needs.
Current Position
Full-time Staff Congregational Care Pastor, Resurrection Baptist Church, Schertz, TX, 01/10/2021, Present, Planning and providing resources for all activities that connect membership or address membership needs (funerals, baby and home dedications, weddings, counseling referrals, etc.), Member of the Director’s Board for strategic Church planning, Preaching, teaching, and leadership duties for worship services, bible studies, and as assigned, Assist in building Ministerial Training Curriculum, Recruit and assign volunteers to facilitate New Member Step Orientation, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Researching and implementing Care ministries based on data and member needs, Attend conferences and seminaries relevant to leadership development and church growth strategies, Participate in strategic planning and provide resources for all activities that connect membership
Previous Positions
Part-time Staff Congregational Care Pastor, Resurrection Baptist Church, Schertz, TX, 02/08/2020, 01/10/2021, Address membership needs (funerals, baby and home dedications, weddings, counseling referrals, etc.), Member of the Director’s Board for strategic Church planning, Preaching, teaching, and leadership duties for worship services, bible studies, and as assigned, Assist in building Ministerial Training Curriculum, Recruit and assign volunteers to facilitate New Member Step Orientation, GriefShare, DivorceCare, Researching implementing Care ministries based on data and member needs
Related Externships Experiences
Kindred Hospice Volunteer Services, San Antonio, TX, 01/28/2019, 05/2019, Shadow and assist the Chaplain with inpatient and home visits, Observe weekly staff meetings, Observe assessment interviews for new client’s families, Submit signed Time logs to ITC Seminary Course Faculty, Observe hospital cases, Written Reflections for Related Coursework
Contracted Presenter Mentor
eXclusive Services, LLC/Beech Acres (Contracted Educator for Social services), Cincinnati, OH, 2013, 2015, Worked with 7th, 8th, and 9th grade repeaters, “at-risk” population, Taught The Active Choices Curriculum provided by Beech Acres, Mentored students on Anger Management, Communication, and Relationship Skills, Taught parenting classes to Opioid Addicted mothers – Good Sam Hospital, Taught Couples Curriculum supported by Beech Acres Family Services
Education Leadership Experience
Department Chair Social and Behavioral Sciences, St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, TX, 08/2004, 12/2005, Supervised 17 faculty in six disciplines (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Government, History, and Humanities), Conducted annual faculty evaluations for full-time and adjunct faculty, Conducted office staff annual reviews for secretaries, Supervised annual Unit Reviews for each discipline, Planned and facilitated monthly departmental meetings, Attended monthly Academic affairs meetings, Worked closely with the Dean of Academic Affairs, Worked with High Schools to schedule students for Dual Credit courses, Worked with Randolph Air Force base to schedule off-campus courses, Facilitated faculty/student grievance issues, Completed payment documents and departmental budget information, Trained in technology programs such as Banner, Requested and secured technology for the department (laptops, projectors, Smart Boards, etc.), Performed duties and tasks related to the 10-year accreditation requirements of the college (2004), Assigned screening committees for new faculty hires, Supervised and approved faculty promotion and tenure packages, Performed final interviews for new faculty (adjunct and full-time), Scheduled teaching assignments for Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work, Approved student adds/drops into courses, Responsible for departmental Semester course schedules, Participated on the committee for revising the SPC Course Catalogue, Approved Book adoptions for Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice, Collaborated with Counselors and Advisors to place students in approved classes, Academic guidance and Registered students into courses
Social And Behavioral Sciences Department Chair
St. Philips College, San Antonio, TX, 08/2004, 05/2005, Managed 18 full-time instructors and 108 adjuncts, Assigned class schedules for full-time and adjunct instructors, Facilitated Departmental monthly meetings and communicated all college information, directives, and goals, Supervised committees for hiring and conducted interviews for final selections, Participated in campus and college district accreditation requirements for 2005, Conducted instructor evaluations, Attended district-wide meetings for social sciences and worked on creating an African American History curriculum, Classroom teaching: Five classes
Special Education Teacher
Harmony Elementary School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1994, 05/1995, Instructed students in basic subjects (math, reading, spelling, geography, science), Facilitated sessions in values clarification, decision-making, conflict resolution, Trained in the use of crisis management, Behavioral Charts, and handling of particular classroom challenges and behavior, Collaborated with parents, providing daily feedback and documentation, Collaborated with fellow faculty to provide inclusion in various campus activities, Collaborated with school nurse to ensure proper administration of medications, Scheduled field trips and special presentations for students, Selected “Teacher of the Year” by Principal and Staff
Physical Education Teacher
- Pecan Valley Elementary School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1990, 05/1994, Taught kindergarten – fifth-grade classes, Taught required skills aligned with district requirements, Presented grade-appropriate lessons ranging from fundamental movement skills to team sports, Was responsible for maintaining the gymnasium and equipment, Assisted in planning and carrying out 5-year program exemption strategies for accelerated schools (facilitated by Region 20), Organized Rhythm Showcase presentation to parents (1999), Collaborated with music faculty on special programs, Performed puppet shows on special assembly programs, Mentored at-risk students at the request of the principal, Performed assigned duties, Performed before and after school duty and lunch duty
- Dwight Middle School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1988, 05/1990, Taught sixth and seventh-grade girls individual and team sports skills, Coached Seventh-grade volleyball, eighth-grade basketball, and eighth-grade track, Prepared lessons associated with district goals and requirements and national standardized physical education goals, Organized parent booster club activities for sports teams, Organized and maintained gym facility and equipment, Performed before and after school duty; lunch duty
- Providence High School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1987, 05/1988, Taught ninth through twelfth-grade physical education classes, Coached Junior varsity Volleyball, Cross-country, and Varsity Basketball, Organized and maintained gym facility and equipment, Organized parent booster club activities for sports teams, Coached Varsity basketball season as Runner ups in TCIL State playoffs, Collaborated with athletic director and counselors to secure college scholarships
- Kirby Middle School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1982, 05/1986, Taught seventh through ninth-grade physical education classes, Coached eighth-grade volleyball, ninth-grade basketball, and ninth-grade track, Organized and maintained gym equipment and facility, Collaborated with fellow coaches to make effective use of facilities, Performed before and after school duty and lunch duty, Picked up, dropped off, and drove team buses during coaching season, Taught eighth-grade health classes
- Kazen Middle School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1981, 05/1982, Taught sixth and seventh-grade girls individual and team sports skills, Coached Seventh-grade volleyball, eighth-grade basketball, and eighth-grade track, Prepared lessons associated with district goals and requirements and national standardized physical education goals, Organized parent booster club activities for sports teams, Organized and maintained gym equipment and facility, Before and after school duty; lunch duty
- Providence High School, San Antonio, TX, 08/1980, 05/1981, Developed curriculum and taught ninth-grade and eleventh-grade English classes, Coached junior varsity volleyball and varsity basketball, Coached runner-up in TCIL basketball playoffs
Related Experience
- Highlands High School, San Antonio, TX, 01/1979, 05/1980, Assisted in teaching physical education classes, Assisted in organizational duties for girls’ team sports, Assisted and observed classroom teaching methods and practices
- Gary Job Corps, San Marcos, TX, 05/1978, 06/1979, Responsible for maintenance of facilities and equipment, Organized basketball tournaments and established and coached soccer teams, Organized and coached girls’ softball teams, Assisted in setting up training activities for the boxing team, Assisted in establishing gymnasium rules and regulations, Organized and chaperoned weekend trips to Austin for corpsmen/women, Organized and chaperoned trip to San Antonio Spurs games for corpsmen/women, Organized and chaperoned weekend dances
- San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department, San Antonio, TX, Summer Seasonal 1976, 1982, Worked in Schools and Community centers organizing day programs for children, Supervised food program (free lunches and snacks), Trained participants for competition (table tennis, swimming, tennis, obstacle course), Conducted arts and crafts sessions, Supervised and taught free dance and exercise classes
Additional Training Development
- Quality Matters Program Training, Cincinnati State, Cincinnati, OH July 2014, 2015
- Blackboard Training Cincinnati State, Cincinnati, OH August 2013, 2015
- Blackboard Vista Certification, San Antonio, TX, May 2010
- Distance Learning Development, San Antonio, TX, August 2010
- Innovative board training, San Antonio, TX, January 2010
- Non-Profit Board Training, San Antonio, TX, December 2009
- Good to Great In-service and Staff Development, San Antonio, TX, August 2007
- Texas Charter School Information Session, Austin, TX, April 2006
- Faith-Based Grant Writing, Austin, TX, 2005
- Department Chair Training, San Antonio, TX June 2004
- Texas Association of Black Professionals in Higher Education (Breakfast Speaker and Conference Participant, “Challenge of Increasing the Number of African American Males in College,” San Antonio, TX, February 2004
- Texas Community College Teachers Association Conference, Houston, TX, April 2003
- NAIA Conference Co-Presenter, Las Vegas, NV, 2002
Church Professional Affiliations
- Baptist Women In Ministry, 2003-2004
- Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA Alumni Association
Specialized Course Work
- DMIN 727 Hermeneutics of Race, Class, Gender, Ager
- DMIN 703 Biblical ad Theological Foundations for Practical Ministry
- Northwestern Kellogg: Non-Profit Finance Toolkit for Leaders (Jan-Feb 2024)
- Northwestern Kellogg: Impact of Equity: Leaders Activating Change (March 1-14, 2024)
Community Involvement Non Profit Work Service
- Guest Minister, Preacher, and Presenter for Local and Statewide Women’s Conferences and Gatherings (2000-present)
- Volunteer/ Presenter, San Antonio African American Cultural Archives Museum SAAACAM (2023-present)
- Co-Founder and Chair: Dr. E. Thurman Walker, Jr Scholarship Foundation DETW (formerly Walker Institute of Learning and Leadership for Boys of Excellence /WILL BE Academy of Music Technology), (2009-present)
- Board Chair or DETW leading a project, “History of the San Antonio Eastside: 1850-Present,” Collaboration with Dr. E. Thurman Walker Eastside San Antonio BiblioTEach, SAAACAM, UTSA, and community leaders
- Member, NAACP, San Antonio, TX (2019 - present)
- Member Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (1978-present)
- Co-Founder, Inside the Tent: Women Helping Women, (2018-present)
- Charter Member and Presenter for Heal the Healer Conferences (2013-present)
- Published Author, The Person Beside the Bed: Encouragement for Informal Caregivers, (Creative Enterprises Studio, May 2013)
- National Baptist Convention of America Instructor (1992-2005)
- Volunteer Services, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, (January 2010-2012)
- Member, Community of Churches for Social Action, (2000-2012)
- Former Pastor’s Wife (The Late Dr. E. Thurman Walker, Jr.) and member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, San Antonio, TX
- City-Wide Revival Choir, Community and National Puppet Ministry, Rites-of-Passage Mentor (1989-2010)
- Local, State, and National Presenter and Motivational Speaker – Caregiving and Spiritual (2000-present)
Awards
- TCIL Girls Varsity Basketball] Coach of the Year San Antonio Light Newspaper, 1981
- Teacher of the Year, East Central ISD, 1995
- Alamo Community College District Minority Fellowship Recipient, 1995
- First Full-time female staff Pastor at Resurrection Church, Schertz, TX (2021)
Volunteer Experience
D. Andersen Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 04/2010, 10/2010, Served patients by taking requested personal hygiene items and magazines to rooms, Assisted the Chaplain with planning and carrying services for patients/families as requested, Assisted with Caregiver educational materials
References
- Pastor Anthony Cobbs, Executive Pastor, Resurrection Church, 1002 Live Oak Rd, Schertz, TX, 78154, anthonycobbs@myrbconline.com, (210) 658-0459
- Dr. Themba Mafico, Mentor/Professor, The Interdenominational Theological Center, 700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA, tmafico@itc.edu, (404) 527-7706
- Reverend Mignon Spann, Mentor, Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, mignonjs31@hotmail.com, (210) 788-7679
Certification
Licensed Minister, Zion Global Ministries, Fairfield, OH, May 2015
Ordained Minister, Resurrection church, Schertz, TX, 2018
Certified All-Level Education, State of Texas, 1980-present
Affiliations
- Delta Sigma Theta Soroity, Inc.
Additional Information
EDUCATION
Garret Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, ILDoctor of Ministry (in progress, Projected completion May 2026)
Concentration: Strategic leadership in Black Congregation (in partnership with Northwestern Kellogg Non-Profit Certification Coursework)
Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GAMaster of Divinity, May 2020
Concentration: Congregational Care 2020
GPA 3.89 (Magna Cum Laude)
Texas State University, San Marcus, TXMaster of Arts in Sociology(Minor Psychology), December 1996
Sociological Research Essay: “Violent and Aggressive Children: A Social-Psychological
Analysis
GPA 3.91 (Summa Cum Laude)
Southwest Texas State (Texas State University), San Marcus, TXBachelor of Science in Education, May 1980
Physical Education and Health
Teacher Certification All-Level Physical Education, Lifetime, State of Texas
Passed Special Education Exit Exam – Did not file for Application of Certificate 1994
ADDITIONAL GRADUATE HOURS
Texas A & I Kingsville, Kingsville, TXCounseling (12 Graduate Hours) Fall 1994
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
Educational Leadership (9 Graduate Hours) 2009-2010
SPECIALIZED COURSE WORK:
Ø DMIN 727 Hermeneutics of Race, Class, Gender, Ager Ø DMIN 703 Biblical ad Theological Foundations for Practical MinistryØ Northwestern Kellogg: Non-Profit Finance Toolkit for Leaders (Jan-Feb 2024)
Ø Northwestern Kellogg: Impact of Equity: Leaders Activating Change (March 1-14, 2024)
Timeline
Full-time Staff Congregational Care Pastor
Resurrection Baptist Church
2021.01 - Current
Part-time Staff Congregational Care Pastor
Resurrection Baptist Church
2020.02 - 2021.01
Doctor of Ministry - Strategic leadership in Black Congregation (in partnership with Northwestern Kellogg Non-Profit Certification Coursework)
Garret Evangelical Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity - Congregational Care 2020
Interdenominational Theological Center
Master of Arts in Sociology -
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science in Education - Physical Education and Health
Southwest Texas State (Texas State University)
Licensed Minister, Zion Global Ministries, Fairfield, OH, May 2015
Ordained Minister, Resurrection church, Schertz, TX, 2018
Certified All-Level Education, State of Texas, 1980-present
Similar Profiles
EVERETT RAY PIERSONEVERETT RAY PIERSON
SENIOR PASTOR at Everett Ray Pierson, Resurrection Baptist ChurchSENIOR PASTOR at Everett Ray Pierson, Resurrection Baptist Church
Cynthia HaymonCynthia Haymon
NA at Pastor Resurrection House Baptist Church of Northwest IndianaNA at Pastor Resurrection House Baptist Church of Northwest Indiana
BETSY C. W. BOYDBETSY C. W. BOYD
Christian Education Director at Resurrection Lutheran ChurchChristian Education Director at Resurrection Lutheran Church