Johnnie Tamez
Covington,LA
Summary
Senior Pastor with a track record in spiritual leadership and community outreach. Increased church membership by 20% and developed impactful workshops on grief and coping strategies. Known for effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive environment that encourages spiritual growth.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grief Counselor
Norwert Hills Funeral Home
Hammond, LA
12.2025 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group grief counseling sessions, fostering a supportive environment for healing.
- Provided emotional support to individuals and families experiencing loss.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on coping strategies for bereavement.
- Developed educational materials on grief and healing processes, enhancing client understanding and coping strategies.
- Assisted clients in identifying, expressing, and understanding their emotions related to grief.
- Counseled individuals on end-of-life decisions, including funeral arrangements and estate planning.
- Collaborated with funeral staff to ensure compassionate care for clients.
- Guided through difficult legal matters such as probate court proceedings after a death has occurred.
- Delivered crisis intervention services by responding swiftly to emergencies related to life transitions due to death or illness.
- Advised family members on how best to support a grieving relative or friend.
- Created resources such as handouts, videos, websites, and books that promoted awareness about grief-related issues.
- Developed and implemented therapeutic plans tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness about mental health and available support services.
- Coordinated community events to offer hope and comfort, connecting individuals and families during periods of mourning.
- Maintained confidentiality while managing sensitive client information.
- Maintained accurate records of all sessions and interventions provided to clients.
- Led workshops aimed at helping people understand the stages of grief and how they can cope with them effectively.
- Responded to emergencies with professionalism and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Researched current trends in the field of death education so that appropriate information could be shared with clients.
- Offered resources and referrals to additional support services.
- Collaborated with family members and other support networks to ensure a holistic approach to client care.
Senior Pastor
New Life Missionary Baptist Church
07.2016 - Current
- Regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance enhance spiritual growth for church members.
- Lead dynamic worship services weekly, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Plan and conduct worship services write sermons, and work with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Oversaw administration and management of all ministry areas, ensuring alignment with church mission and goals.
- Facilitated spiritual growth through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to assume greater responsibilities within congregation.
- Coordinated programs to enhance church members' community service and provided job training to eliminate barriers to employment and academic achievement.
- Build strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that align with shared values and goals of the ministry.
- Implemented new ministries while maintaining weekly Bible study and Sunday school activities.
- Increased church membership by 20%.
- Establishes strategic partnerships with district, state, and national, conventions.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Member of Third District Bogue Chitto General Missionary Baptist Association Inc.
Assistant Pastor
Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
05.2016 - Current
- Facilitated spiritual growth by overseeing ministries and providing guidance to the congregation.
- Implemented leadership and development workshops.
- Rehabilitated church reputation following a split while cultivating a culture of unity and support.
- Managed and developed ministry staff
- Managed church budget and finances, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.
- Established strategic partnerships with district, state, and national conventions.
- Supported congregants during life transitions like marriage, baptism, or funerals through personalized pastoral services.
Maintenance Technician
Christopher Holmes
05.2022 - 11.2025
- Troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and perform preventive maintenance.
- Inspect and maintain equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operates a variety of hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Follow work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Applied problem-solving skills to resolve issues independently, enhancing operational continuity.
- Executed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, reducing disruptions to daily operations.
- Coordinated with team members to efficiently complete larger repair projects, ensuring timely execution.
- Train new employees in the proper use and care of tools and machinery, and in safety protocols.
Assistant Pastor/Teacher
St. Matthews Baptist Church
09.2011 - 04.2016
- Fostered the congregation's spiritual growth.
- Facilitated ministry training and development, enhancing church culture and fostering community engagement.
- Maintained weekly Bible studies to deepen understanding of scripture passages relevant to contemporary issues and Sunday school.
- Developed innovative teaching team strategies to improve lesson delivery and engagement among congregation.
- Established a strategic partnership with district, state, and national conventions.
- Directed fundraising initiatives for financial institutions, securing resources to support church programs and outreach.
- Oversaw the financial budget.
State Superintendent
The Institute Of Divine
06.1992 - 09.2011
- Cultivated positive relationships with staff to foster collaboration and support
- Guided spiritual growth initiatives within the congregation to enhance community engagement
- Implemented Leadership and development workshops while cultivating a healthy culture
- Created collaborative teaching strategies for improved team effectiveness
- Established strategic partnerships with district, state, and national conventions
- Directed financial institutions in strategies that increased giving levels
- Oversaw the financial budget
- Managed 30 workers when performing duties in line with local and national building codes in construction.
Education
Master of Arts - Masters of Divinity
Unity Bible College
Covington, LA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Divinity
Unity Bible College
Covington, LA05-2024
No Degree - Accounting
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LAPh.D. - Honorary Doctoral of Divinity
Tulsa, OKSkills
- Counseling and grief support
- Support group facilitation
- Client advocacy
- Program development
- Program evaluation
- Community engagement
- Service orientation
- Training and teaching
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Project management
- Analytical skills
- Safety awareness
Accomplishments
Licensed to Preach | 1987
Ordained to Preach| 1992
Certification
C.L.E.E.T- Certified Police Training 2010-2011
Timeline
Grief Counselor
Norwert Hills Funeral Home
12.2025 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Christopher Holmes
05.2022 - 11.2025
Senior Pastor
New Life Missionary Baptist Church
07.2016 - Current
Assistant Pastor
Greater Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
05.2016 - Current
Assistant Pastor/Teacher
St. Matthews Baptist Church
09.2011 - 04.2016
State Superintendent
The Institute Of Divine
06.1992 - 09.2011
Master of Arts - Masters of Divinity
Unity Bible College
Bachelor of Arts - Divinity
Unity Bible College
No Degree - Accounting
Southern University And A&M College