John Brewer
Midlothian ,VA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Pastor with a proven track record at Victorious Living Christian Center Church, excelling in community engagement and spiritual leadership. Skilled in sermon writing and crisis management, I successfully increased annual giving through strategic stewardship campaigns, fostering a culture of inclusivity and volunteerism while enhancing congregational care and outreach initiatives.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Victorious Living Christian Center Church
01.2007 - Current
- Assisted in planning and conducting weekly worship services, fostering community engagement.
- Supported pastoral care initiatives, providing guidance to congregants in need.
- Collaborated with church staff on event coordination and outreach programs.
- Developed educational materials for Bible study sessions, enhancing learning experiences.
- Participated in community service projects, promoting church involvement and outreach efforts.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage spiritual growth among members.
- Engaged with congregation through social media platforms, increasing communication effectiveness.
- Attended training workshops to enhance pastoral skills and knowledge of church operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Established and managed church budget of $300000 per year.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
- Increased annual giving by establishing robust stewardship campaigns, emphasizing the importance of financial commitment to ministry initiatives.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
Finance Manager
Pearson Honda
05.1987 - 05.2007
- Assisted in planning and conducting weekly worship services, fostering community engagement.
- Supported pastoral care initiatives, providing guidance to congregants in need.
- Collaborated with church staff on event coordination and outreach programs.
- Developed educational materials for Bible study sessions, enhancing learning experiences.
- Participated in community service projects, promoting church involvement and outreach efforts.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage spiritual growth among members.
- Engaged with congregation through social media platforms, increasing communication effectiveness.
- Attended training workshops to enhance pastoral skills and knowledge of church operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Established and managed church budget of $300000 per year.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Nurtured a culture of volunteerism within the church community by developing opportunities for individuals to contribute their unique skills and talents in service to others.
- Increased annual giving by establishing robust stewardship campaigns, emphasizing the importance of financial commitment to ministry initiatives.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Mentored associate pastors in their professional development journey, sharing expertise in sermon preparation, counseling techniques, and administrative tasks.
Education
Doctorate - Religious Education
Higher Learning Bible Institute
Richmond, VA06.2025
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
Higher Learning Bible Institute
Richmond, VA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD06.1983
Academic
Armstrong
Richmond, VA06.1979
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Pastoral care
- Congregational care
- Officiating
- Public speaking
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Discipleship training
- Crisis management
- Sermon writing
- Organizational management
- Sermon preparation
- Preaching excellence
- Biblically based
- Spiritual cultivation
- Financial stewardship
- Shepherding
- Grief support
- Grief counseling
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Leadership development
- Community service
- Operations management
- Spiritual leadership
- Small group facilitation
- Spiritual guidance
- Pastoral counseling
- Volunteer management
- Church growth strategies
- Mission-oriented
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Prayer leadership
- Crisis intervention
- Fundraising expertise
- Visionary leadership
- Disciple-making
- Church planting background
- Spiritual instruction
- Counseling
- Social media engagement
- Worship leading
- Church calendar coordination
- Youth ministry
- Mercy ministry
- Sick visitation experience
- Church planting experience
- Leadership building
- Biblical studies
- Inspirational leadership
- Christian education
- Sermon development
- Church calendar management
- Grief support background
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Discipleship
- Biblical stewardship
- Staff leadership
- Strategic planning
- Disaster response
- Workflow coordination
- Operational reporting
- Spiritual teaching
- Social and religious assistance
- Congregation services
- Church administration
- Worship planning
- Biblical Knowledge
- Individual counseling
- Licensed professional counselor (LPC)
- Licensed professional counselor
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
Accomplishments
Establish ministry in South Africa Johannesburg and missions throughout the continent of Africa.
Community program that reached 400 disadvantage families.
Leadership program for entrepreneurship
Certification
Toastmaster
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Victorious Living Christian Center Church
01.2007 - Current
Finance Manager
Pearson Honda
05.1987 - 05.2007
Doctorate - Religious Education
Higher Learning Bible Institute
Master of Arts - Religious Studies
Higher Learning Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Morgan State University
Academic
Armstrong
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