John F Clark
Lagrange,GA
Summary
At Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, I excelled in pastoral care and leadership, significantly enhancing congregational engagement and spiritual growth. Spirit led sermon preparation and public speaking skills, coupled with a compassionate approach to counseling, fostered a nurturing environment. Successfully led a major renovation project, demonstrating exceptional organizational leadership and commitment to community service.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
04.2019 - 10.2024
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Supported families during times of crisis with compassionate pastoral care and practical assistance, reinforcing church's role as pillar of support.
- Enhanced congregational engagement with thought-provoking sermons, drawing on contemporary issues and theological insights.
- Enhanced worship experience with introduction of diverse musical styles and multimedia presentations during services.
- Facilitated spiritual growth and learning by creating and teaching comprehensive Bible study courses.
- Led by example in personal and community stewardship efforts, inspiring members to live out their faith in environmental conservation and sustainability initiatives.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Streamlined administrative processes within church office, improving efficiency and enabling greater focus on pastoral care and community outreach.
- Increased attendance and participation in church events, meticulously planning and promoting variety of outreach and fellowship activities. Preached and led 9 Deacons in leadership classes and training workshops.
Associate Minister
Zion Rest Missionary Baptist Church
04.2008 - 09.2017
- Led workshops on topics like prayer, discipleship, or conflict resolution to promote personal growth within the community.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants. Lead a congregation of 25-50 members
Education
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Transportation
John Patterson State Technical
Montgomery Al 05.1986
High School Diploma -
Five Points High
Five Points, AL05-1981
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual leadership
- Sermon preparation
- Prayer leadership
- Disciple-making
- Administration skills
- Leadership development
- Community service
- Discipleship training
- Spiritual guidance
- Staff leadership
- Counseling
- Spiritual instruction
- Congregational care
- Shepherding
- Church growth strategies
- Biblically based
- Marriage counseling
- Children's ministry
- Officiating
- Youth ministry
- Grief counseling
- Church administration
- Congregation services
- Leadership building
- Discipleship
- Inspirational leadership
- Biblical studies
- Worship planning
- Christian education
- Biblical stewardship
- Spiritual teaching
- Biblical Knowledge
- Individual counseling
Certification
- Ordained as Deacon (2005-2008) License and Ordained Minister (2016)
Timeline
Pastor
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
04.2019 - 10.2024
Associate Minister
Zion Rest Missionary Baptist Church
04.2008 - 09.2017
- Ordained as Deacon (2005-2008) License and Ordained Minister (2016)
Certificate Of Technical Studies - Transportation
John Patterson State Technical
High School Diploma -
Five Points High
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