Johnny E Thomas, Sr.
Braintree,Massachusetts
Summary
Senior Minister with 48 years of experience in Christian ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Mission-oriented Youth Minister successful in developing robust youth ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God and while providing grow Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal / Senior Minister
Victory Heights Church Of Christ
Boston, MA
06.2013 - Current
- 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 and Bible school mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of Bible school ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supervised and inspired teacher and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Assistant Principal(Bible School)Assist.Minister
Lake Street Church Of Christ
Stuart, FL
04.1994 - 06.2013
- Resolved problems promptly to elevate student / teacher improvements.
- Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
- Motivated, trained and disciplined pupils to maximize performance.
- Managed teacher schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
- Maintained promptly and resolving unschooled discrepancies in weekly attendances.
Behavioral Specialist / CEO
Dell Cassen School / Children & Family (State)
Port Saint Lucie, FL
03.2001 - 03.2010
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reviewed individual activity performance and worked with delegated leadership to improve processes, procedures and practices.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
- Determined vision and strategic direction for behavior developmental area and coordinated resources to achieve targets within optimal timeframes.
Senior Minister / Counselor
Klondike Church of Christ
1314 Vollintine Ave Memphis, TN 38107
05.1988 - 05.1991
- Led community outreach programs to enhance engagement and foster relationships within congregation.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to support spiritual growth and discipleship among members.
- Facilitated weekly worship services, ensuring meaningful and impactful experiences for attendees.
- Mentored emerging leaders, providing guidance in ministry practices and personal development.
- Coordinated educational programs, enhancing biblical literacy through workshops and study groups.
- Established support groups addressing specific needs among congregants, such as grief counseling or addiction recovery assistance.
- Regularly conducted performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities when needed.
- Delivered educational programs for all age groups within the congregation, ensuring spiritual growth opportunities were accessible to all members.
- Revitalized ministry programs by evaluating effectiveness and implementing improvements where necessary for increased participation rates from congregants.
- Spearheaded outreach efforts to grow the congregation''s membership and community impact.
- Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering support and guidance during times of personal crisis.
- Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the congregation, welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds and fostering a sense of belonging for all members.
- Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, and memorial services with attention to detail and compassion.
- Managed a diverse team of staff and volunteers, promoting teamwork and effective communication.
- Oversaw annual budget planning processes, making strategic decisions regarding resource allocation and long-term financial stability.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by delivering inspiring and thought-provoking sermons.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to support emotional healing and personal growth.
- Developed and implemented community outreach programs to engage families and promote wellness initiatives.
- Collaborated with local organizations to coordinate events focused on mental health awareness and education.
- Mentored junior counselors, sharing best practices for effective client engagement and therapeutic techniques.
- Evaluated client progress through assessments, adapting strategies to enhance therapeutic outcomes consistently.
- Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions, assessments, and progress notes for effective case management.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Implemented behavioral modification strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms.
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
- Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Education
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Sarasota, FL04.2023
Christian Therapy - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counsling
Sarasota, FL12.2022
Professional Clinical Member - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Sarasota, FL12.2022
Certified Temperament Counselor - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Sarasota, FL12.2022
Master of Theology M.TH - Theology And Philosophy
Tennessee Bible College
Cookeville, TN12.2021
Ph.D. - Doctorate of Philosophy
Carolina Theological Institute & Seminary
North Caroina06.2018
Master of Theology - Theology And Philosophy
Carolina Theological Institute & Seminary
North Carolina06.2017
(B.R.E )Biblical Religion Education - Theology And Philosophy
Tennessee Bible College
Cookeville, TN12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Church Administration And Biblical Studies
Memphis School of Preaching
06.1979
Associate of Arts - Administration And Biblical Studies
Southwestern Christian College
Terrell, TX05.1979
High School Diploma -
Dillard High
FT. Lauderdale, FL05.1976
Skills
- Family Support
- Treatment Plans
- Public Relations
- Capital Building Projects
- Strategic Outreach
- Performance Improvement
- Social Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Annual Budgets
- Computer Skills
- People Person Skills
- Team Support Skills
Accomplishments
~Techniques of Counseling Certificate - Apopka FL.
~Boston Mayor Awards
~Boston Visionary Award
~Coalition Community Captain
~Board member of Orlando NAACP
~Community Board member of Ocoee FL & Apopka FL
~911 radio Operator / Jailor
~Crisis Prevention in Fort Pierce, FL., providing Behavioral Services
Certification
~License Clinical Pastoral Counselor 2023
~Techniques of Counseling Certificate 1994
~Certified Clinical Temperament Counselor 2022
~Elderly Abusive Prevention Recognition, Jupiter, FL 1998
Basketball, Swimming, Bowling, track and field, Band music
These are my hobbies: Basketball as a workout, Obtain Lifeguard certification, Bowling as a workout sport, I ran track in High School and played drums and became drum major of 300 member High School Band.
Timeline
Principal / Senior Minister
Victory Heights Church Of Christ
06.2013 - Current
Behavioral Specialist / CEO
Dell Cassen School / Children & Family (State)
03.2001 - 03.2010
Assistant Principal(Bible School)Assist.Minister
Lake Street Church Of Christ
04.1994 - 06.2013
Senior Minister / Counselor
Klondike Church of Christ
05.1988 - 05.1991
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Christian Therapy - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counsling
Professional Clinical Member - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Certified Temperament Counselor - Christian Counseling
Sarasota Academy of Christian Counseling
Master of Theology M.TH - Theology And Philosophy
Tennessee Bible College
Ph.D. - Doctorate of Philosophy
Carolina Theological Institute & Seminary
Master of Theology - Theology And Philosophy
Carolina Theological Institute & Seminary
(B.R.E )Biblical Religion Education - Theology And Philosophy
Tennessee Bible College
Bachelor of Arts - Church Administration And Biblical Studies
Memphis School of Preaching
Associate of Arts - Administration And Biblical Studies
Southwestern Christian College
High School Diploma -
Dillard High