Joe Stanford
Birmingham
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Associate Pastor with a proven track record at Household of Faith Church, excelling in sermon preparation and leadership development. Adept at fostering community through outreach and discipleship, while providing compassionate spiritual care. Committed to empowering youth and enhancing church programs to promote growth and engagement.
Spiritual Pastor with 25 years of experience in Pastoral ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Pastor
Household of Faith Church
04.2008 - Current
- Led programs such as praise and worship leader, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Supported senior pastor and staff in leading education, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Served as chaplin for Eastview Nursing Home.
- Served as church board member.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Taught adult and senior Sunday School classes.
Youth Pastor
Greater Harvest Church
08.1996 - 03.2006
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 6 to 17 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 6 to 17.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Developed tutoring program for youth and served neighboring underprivileged children during weekly (math, science, remedial reading, computer basics and other courses)
Education
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Strayer University
Memphis, TN08-2008
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
C. H. Mason Bible College
Memphis, TN06-2003
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL09-1988
Skills
- Sermon preparation
- Preaching
- Shepherding
- Sermon delivery
- Biblical stewardship
- Leadership development
- Church administration
- Officiating
- Church outreach
- Discipleship
Certification
Ordained Elder in Church of God in Christ Church.
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Household of Faith Church
04.2008 - Current
Youth Pastor
Greater Harvest Church
08.1996 - 03.2006
Master of Science - Management Information Systems
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
C. H. Mason Bible College
Bachelor of Science - Management Information Systems
Alabama State University
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