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Johnny R. Pearson

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Skilled ministry professional with focus on leadership and community impact. Expertise in guiding diverse teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving meaningful results. Strong background in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and public speaking. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving needs of organization and its members.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Adult Ministry Leader

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
04.2021 - Current
  • Promoted a culture of discipleship within the church by consistently modeling personal spiritual growth practices such as prayer, Bible study, and accountability partnerships.
  • Evaluated existing ministry programs regularly to identify areas of improvement or opportunities for expansion based on congregational needs or interests.
  • Enhanced congregation involvement by designing and implementing innovative ministry programs and events.
  • Mentored ministry leaders and staff members, encouraging professional development to enhance their skills and effectiveness in their roles.

Pastor

Greater Works Baptist Church
09.2014 - 03.2018
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.

Pastor

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church
08.2005 - 02.2013
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.

Pastor

True Vine Bible Baptist Church
01.2002 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for providing spiritual and administrative leadership for the church, through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Providing pastoral care and meeting the needs of the members in the church and community
  • Teaching weekly Bible Study and conducting Prayer service

Pastor

Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for providing spiritual and administrative leadership for the church, through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Providing pastoral care and meeting the needs of the members in the church and community
  • Teaching weekly Bible Study and conducting Prayer service

Pastor

First Baptist Charity Church
01.1993 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for providing spiritual and administrative leadership for the church, through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Providing pastoral care and meeting the needs of the members in the church and community
  • Teaching weekly Bible Study and conducting Prayer service

NCOIC

United States Army
01.1976 - 01.1994
  • Company Overview: Honorably retired
  • Over 18 years of documented exceptional performance and a success as a noncommissioned officer in personnel management, logistical management and management analysis
  • Coordinated and scheduled work, training and medical instructions for staff
  • Conducted training to prepare employees on improved quality of service delivery
  • Trained personnel in efficient operation of medical care, medications, symptomatology and emergency vital signs of patients
  • Monitored staff in excellent physical condition on a weekly basis
  • Developed organizational potential by increasing productivity, implementing and meeting total quality management objectives and improving employee morale
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze requirements and establish direction in order to achieve organizational goals
  • Honorably retired

Pastor

Bethany Baptist Church
01.1987 - 01.1989
  • Responsible for providing spiritual and administrative leadership for the church, through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Providing pastoral care and meeting the needs of the members in the church and community
  • Teaching weekly Bible Study and conducting Prayer service

Education

Master's Degree - Divinity

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
05-2015

BS - Criminal Justice, History

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
01.1996

Skills

  • Vision Casting
  • Pastoral Care
  • Discipleship training
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Worship Leading
  • Prayer leadership

Family

Barbara J. Pearson, Kayla, Zachary, Terrence, Christopher

Timeline

Adult Ministry Leader

Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
04.2021 - Current

Pastor

Greater Works Baptist Church
09.2014 - 03.2018

Pastor

Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church
08.2005 - 02.2013

Pastor

True Vine Bible Baptist Church
01.2002 - 08.2005

Pastor

Sandy Run Missionary Baptist Church
01.2000 - 01.2002

Pastor

First Baptist Charity Church
01.1993 - 01.2000

Pastor

Bethany Baptist Church
01.1987 - 01.1989

NCOIC

United States Army
01.1976 - 01.1994

BS - Criminal Justice, History

Fayetteville State University

Master's Degree - Divinity

Campbell University
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