Joe Floyd Steverson
Florence,MS
Summary
Visionary Pastor with over 25 years experience leading churches to be effective in spiritual growth, outreach, community impact and relational depth through engaging teaching, leadership development, creative programing and empowering volunteers and staff to serve the church and community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Grace Church
01.2015 - Current
- Founded Grace Church as a new church plant working in cooperation with the MS Baptist 242 Church Planting Network.
- Planned and conducted worship services, developed sermons and Bible studies, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission, vision, and core values.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Averaged over 20 baptisms per year.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain relevant knowledge in theology and pastoral leadership practices.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Mission Strategist
Rankin County Baptist Association
01.2011 - Current
- Direct evangelism and outreach efforts in Multi-Family Housing in Rankin County and assist churches in developing evangelism and outreach strategies for Multi-Family Housing Communities.
- Train and assist volunteers for Multi-Family Housing Ministry.
- Assist Rankin Baptist Member Churches with outreach and evangelism.
- Assist in evaluating, training, and mentoring church planters.
- Assist Rankin Baptist Member Churches as needed.
- Oversee all maintenance and repairs of RCBA facilities.
- Manage office IT systems.
- Assist in all the ongoing ministries of RCBA.
Pastor
Eureka Baptist Church
01.2010 - 12.2014
- Planned and conducted worship services, developed sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Lead church through revitalization process and saw attendance increase by more than double.
- Performed over 100 baptisms.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Pastor
New Life Church
03.1998 - 11.2006
- Planned and conducted worship services, developed sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
Atlantic Theological Seminary
Daytona Beach, FL08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Berean Bible College
Springfield, MO12.1996
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05.1986
Skills
- Biblical Preaching/Teaching for Life Application and Transformation
- Leadership Development
- Vision Strategy and Tactics
- Stewardship Development
- Development of Healthy Church Culture
- New Ministry Development
- Creativity
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Grace Church
01.2015 - Current
Mission Strategist
Rankin County Baptist Association
01.2011 - Current
Pastor
Eureka Baptist Church
01.2010 - 12.2014
Pastor
New Life Church
03.1998 - 11.2006
Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
Atlantic Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Berean Bible College
No Degree - General Studies
Hinds Community College
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