John Leffler
340 FRONT CASTLE ROCK,WA
Summary
Seasoned Minister with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Castle Rock Christian Church
Castle Rock, WA
08.2000 - 07.2024
- Provided spiritual guidance and pastoral care to the congregation.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons, preaching and working with church leaders.
- Managed a muli-staff team and directed weekly staff meetings to discuss church operations and ministry activities.
- Combined time as Senior Pastor and Elder
- Facilitated small group Bible studies on a variety of topics.
- Provided leadership for committees related to church administration.
- Participated with local churches in cooperative events and services.
- Provided counseling sessions with individuals or couples experiencing personal or family issues. Resolved conflict between church members.
- Established online presence for the church through social media accounts and website content.
- Facilitated regular prayer meetings among congregants both inside and outside of worship services.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Met with individuals in hospitals, hospices and jails, offering comfort and support.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral/memorial services for both church members and community members.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Traveled to visit all of our supported missions overseas and locally.
- Participated in leading annual week to 10-Day Church camp experiences.
- Guided congregation into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Developed a reconciliation service with a fractured group of believers from the congregation as well as developing a sesquicentennial celebration
Senior Pastor
Burns Christian Church
Burns, OR
12.1989 - 07.2000
- Prepared and presented weekly sermon messages while working with church loeaders
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care..
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Senior Pastor
Grandview Christian Church
Grandview, WA
10.1986 - 12.1989
- Prepared and presented weekly sermon messages
- Counseled with families and individuals
- Officiated weddings, funerals and baptisms
- Additionally, worked with the Salvation Army as a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Coordinator.
Education
D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry)
Northwest Graduate School of The Ministry
Seattle, WAM.Div (Master of Divinity)
Emmanuel Christian Seminary At Milligan
Johnson City, TNB.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Bushnell University
Eugene, ORSkills
- Preaching
- Christian Education
- Shepherding
- Counseling
- Funerals, Weddings and Baptisms
Purpose in applying to Lower Shell Creek Christian Church
- My goal is to provide quality preaching and teaching on Sunday mornings and Sunday night services as well as encourage the people as an Interim Minister of the congregation and to prepare the church for a new full time minister to lead this body of believers in the direction God presents.
Personal Interests
- Enjoy spending time reading, playing the piano, and my latest hobby of book-folding. I especially enjoy spending time with my wife and seeing various parts of the country. Looking forward to settling back into East Tennessee where we spent time years ago reconnecting and creating new connections. I am looking forward to what this new season of life is going to look like.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Castle Rock Christian Church
08.2000 - 07.2024
Senior Pastor
Burns Christian Church
12.1989 - 07.2000
Senior Pastor
Grandview Christian Church
10.1986 - 12.1989
D.Min. (Doctor of Ministry)
Northwest Graduate School of The Ministry
M.Div (Master of Divinity)
Emmanuel Christian Seminary At Milligan
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Bushnell University
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