John Singletary
Lake City,SC
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor with more than 20 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastor
Word Of God Outreach Ministry
2019.06 - Current
- Improved congregation engagement by developing and implementing relevant sermon series and community outreach initiatives.
- Enhanced church growth by focusing on strategic planning, vision casting, and leadership development.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in staff management and resource allocation.
- Built strong relationships with community partners to expand the church''s local impact and support network.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care for individuals experiencing personal crises or seeking spiritual guidance through counseling sessions and prayer support.
- Established systems for tracking membership data, enabling targeted follow-up efforts to retain first-time visitors effectively.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the church body by providing training resources and personal guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Designed innovative worship service formats that appealed to diverse demographics within the congregation.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Assistant Pastor & Overseer
Praise Tabernacle Ministry
2014.03 - 2018.09
- Assisted senior pastor in developing and implementing new outreach programs for increased community involvement.
- Provided pastoral care to congregants through one-on-one counseling sessions, addressing their spiritual and emotional needs.
- Collaborated with church leaders to organize and execute successful fundraising events for various ministry projects.
- Developed engaging youth programs, fostering a strong sense of belonging and spiritual growth among young members.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of annual church retreats, resulting in memorable experiences for participants.
- Mentored junior pastors, providing guidance on effective sermon preparation and delivery techniques.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Associate Minister
Word Of God Outreach Ministry
2008.10 - 2014.03
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Assoicate Minister
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
2002.11 - 2008.10
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage meaningful dialogue about faith-related topics among attendees.
- Led workshops on topics like prayer, discipleship, or conflict resolution to promote personal growth within the community.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake City High School
Lake City, SC05.2002
Skills
- Spiritual Guidance
- Crisis Intervention
- Teaching
- Community Service
- Counseling
- Church Growth Strategies
- Pastoral Care
- Fundraising and Stewardship
- Marketing and Communications
- Community Outreach
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Public Speaking
- Preaching and Teaching
- Time Management
- Social Media Management
- Pastoral Counseling
- Spiritual Instruction
- Congregational Care
- Staff Leadership
- Preaching
- Children's Ministry
- Officiating
- Shepherding
- Biblically Based
- Youth Ministry
Timeline
Executive Pastor
Word Of God Outreach Ministry
2019.06 - Current
Assistant Pastor & Overseer
Praise Tabernacle Ministry
2014.03 - 2018.09
Associate Minister
Word Of God Outreach Ministry
2008.10 - 2014.03
Assoicate Minister
New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
2002.11 - 2008.10
High School Diploma -
Lake City High School
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