Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Interests
Timeline
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Johnnie Lee Wright, II

Saint Matthews,SC

Summary

I am a compassionate pastor who empathizes the five C's:

Christ

Congregation

Children

Community

Communication

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastor

First Methodist Church
Havelock, NC
06.2020 - Current
  • Led community outreach programs, enhancing church visibility and engagement within local neighborhoods.
  • Developed and implemented worship services, fostering spiritual growth among congregation members.
  • Mentored new clergy and volunteers, providing guidance on best practices in ministry and community service.
  • Conducted pastoral care visits, addressing individual needs through counseling and support initiatives.
  • Streamlined communication processes among staff and congregants to improve information dissemination.
  • Developed and implemented volunteer training programs to enhance member participation and retention.
  • Improved congregation engagement by developing and implementing relevant sermon series and community outreach initiatives.
  • Fostered spiritual growth among church members through discipleship programs, small groups, and mentorship opportunities.
  • Restructured organizational hierarchy to create a more efficient team-based approach in addressing ministry needs.
  • Oversaw major building projects, ensuring timely completion while staying within budget constraints.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating ministry effectiveness and implementing strategic adjustments as needed.

Pastor

United Methodist Church
Raleigh, NC
06.1980 - 12.2022

Preformed all Ministerial task to enhance the church. Retired from this position on December 31, 2022

  • Organized educational workshops, Bible studies, facilitating discussions on faith-related topics to strengthen community bonds.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Matthews High School
Saint Matthews, SC

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/ Education

Johnson C. Smith University
Charlotte, NC

Master of Arts - School Administration

University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Master of Arts - Theological Studies

Duke University
Durham, NC

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Pastoral care
  • Biblically based
  • Preaching
  • Disciple-making
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Community service
  • Congregational care
  • Church administration
  • Children's ministry
  • Multitasking
  • Time management

Accomplishments

    Bring the church and community together by engaging in programs that fosters trust while establishing presence in the community.

    Increase tithes and offering in church (Malachi :3)

    Growth in membership

    Collaborate with officers of the church to develop new programs for the church.

Affiliations

Rotary International

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Ministerial Alliance

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Professional Golf Association

Havelock High School Booster Club

Havelock Senior Citizen Club

Johnson C. Smith Alumni Association

Duke Divinity Alumni Association

Saint Matthews High School Class of 73 Association

PTA Board

Havelock First Methodist Preschool Board

Methodist Home for Children

Certification

Teaching

Ordained Ministry

Safe Sanctuary

Grief Counseling

Interests

  • Volunteering with youth sports
  • Playing Sports such golf, baseball, bowling and basketball
  • Volunteering
  • Exercising
  • Gym Workouts
  • Balance my physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Music
  • Sketching and drawing
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Writing and Reading
  • Cooking

Timeline

Pastor

First Methodist Church
06.2020 - Current

Pastor

United Methodist Church
06.1980 - 12.2022

High School Diploma -

St Matthews High School

Bachelor of Science - Physical Education/ Education

Johnson C. Smith University

Master of Arts - School Administration

University of North Carolina At Charlotte

Master of Arts - Theological Studies

Duke University
Johnnie Lee Wright, II