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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, LA
05-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Divinity

Unity Bible College
Covington, LA
05-2024

No Degree - Accounting

Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA

Ph.D. - Honorary Doctoral of Divinity

Tulsa, OK

Skills

  • 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

Ph.D. - Honorary Doctoral of Divinity

Johnnie Tamez