Jonas Brinkley
Lake Jackson,TX
Summary
Passionate Pastor with significant pastoral leadership and spiritual counseling experience. Strengths include delivering thought-provoking sermons, and providing compassionate pastoral care. Have proven ability to inspire congregational growth and deepened spiritual commitment among members. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution. Strong ability to connect with diverse groups and facilitate meaningful discussions on faith, ethics, and foster a sense of belonging and support within the congregation and community.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
First Berean Missionary Baptist Church
Bay City , TX
02.2016 - Current
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
Associate Minister
St. John Missionary Baptist Church On Dowling St
Van Vleck, TX
04.2006 - 02.2016
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Administered sacraments including baptism, confirmation, marriage ceremonies and funerals.
- Assisted in the development of new ministries within the church community.
Education
High School Diploma -
Van Vleck High School
Van Vleck, TX05-1999
Some College (No Degree) -
Jarvis Christian University
Hawkins, TXSkills
- Discipleship
- Church administration
- Spiritual leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Biblically based
- Prayer leadership
- Strategic planning
- Inspirational leadership
- Officiating
- Small group facilitation
Timeline
Pastor
First Berean Missionary Baptist Church
02.2016 - Current
Associate Minister
St. John Missionary Baptist Church On Dowling St
04.2006 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Van Vleck High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Jarvis Christian University
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