John F. Gerhardt
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Christ centered servant leader skilled in preaching, vision casting, leadership development, experience in bridging races and cultures for the Gospel. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Urban Impact Ministries
07.2004 - Current
- Vision casting and implementation of Gospel Centric Holistic Ministry
- Oversee entire ministry including staff, programs, business and financial.
- Build strategic partnerships in New Orleans and across entire nation
- Built relationships with churches, donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
Pastor
Castle Rock Community Church
06.1998 - 01.2017
- Founding church planter and replanted the church after Hurricane Katrina.
- 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Multi-racial and socio-economic congregation of over 100 upon leaving.
Assistant Executive Director
Urban Impact Ministries
07.1991 - 01.2004
- Supported and assisted executive director in all aspects of the ministry.
- Developed and implemented initial outreach and neighborhood engagement.
- Created youth ministry, short-term missions strategy and oversight.
- Oversaw purchase and renovation first ministry center.
- Primary spokesperson and fundraiser for ministry.
Youth Pastor and Christian Education Director
First Evangelical Free Church
07.1988 - 07.1991
- Evangelism and Discipleship with youth
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw entire Christian Education Ministry including budget, volunteers and curriculum.
Education
Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA05.2023
No Degree - Masters of Divinity
Bethel Seminary
St. Paul, MNBachelor of Arts - Comphrensive Social Science With Ed. Certification
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Platteville, WI05.1983
Skills
- Preaching and Teaching
- Christian Community Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Cross Cultural Ministry
Timeline
Executive Director
Urban Impact Ministries
07.2004 - Current
Pastor
Castle Rock Community Church
06.1998 - 01.2017
Assistant Executive Director
Urban Impact Ministries
07.1991 - 01.2004
Youth Pastor and Christian Education Director
First Evangelical Free Church
07.1988 - 07.1991
Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
No Degree - Masters of Divinity
Bethel Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Comphrensive Social Science With Ed. Certification
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
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