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Joseph Cochran

Lucedale,MS

Summary

I have committed my entire life to the gospel through evangelism, discipleship, worship, fellowship, and ministry. Encouraging the saints through the Word, motivation, passion, and relationships to build the Kingdom for the glory of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our faith

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastor to Students and Families

Journey Community Church
Lucedale, MS
03.2019 - Current
  • Led area staff, pastors, youth pastors, and volunteers in area ministry.
  • Assist area administrators in public and private schools.
  • Assist pastor in worship planning, visitation, and preaching in pastor's absence.
  • Teach youth, college, and young singles Bible study and discipleship.
  • Organize annual youth and college budget.
  • Planned youth and college retreats and church-wide mission opportunities.

BSU Campus Pastor

George Greene Baptist Association
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
04.2018 - 12.2023
  • Served as liaison between college administration and the religious community, effectively communicating needs and concerns while fostering mutual understanding.
  • Provided theological education for the campus community by hosting guest speakers, conducting workshops, leading Bible studies, and offering resources to deepen understanding of various religious traditions.
  • Evaluated and assessed program effectiveness by gathering data through interviews and observation in order to make informed decisions and improve future initiatives.

Pastor to Students and Families

Marble City Baptist Church
Sylacauga, AL
10.2007 - 07.2013
  • Led area staff, pastors, youth pastors, and volunteers in area ministry.
  • Assist area administrators in public and private schools.
  • Assist pastor in worship planning, visitation, and preaching in pastor's absence.
  • Teach youth, college, and young singles Bible study and discipleship.
  • Organize annual youth and college budget.
  • Planned youth and college retreats and church-wide mission opportunities.

Area Ministry Coordinator

Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth For Christ
Gulfport, MS
05.2005 - 05.2007
  • Led area staff, pastors, youth pastors, and volunteers on six campus ministries.
  • Organized community events to support the ministry of YFC.
  • Assisted area administrators in public schools.

Pastor to Students

First Baptist Church Moss Point
Moss Point, MS
05.2004 - 05.2006
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Taught youth and college Bible study
  • Lead retreats and activities
  • Filled pulpit in pastor's absence
  • Planned annual youth budget

Education

Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies

University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
05.2007

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Preaching
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Pastoral Care

Certification

  • Licensed to the Gospel Ministry - February 8, 1998
  • Ordained to the Gospel Ministry - May 22, 2005

References

Dr. Jacob Milstead

Pastor to Students, Agricola Baptist Church

Lucedale, MS

601-325-6290

Dr. Randy Johnson

Pastor/Mentor, Shadowlawn Baptist Church

Mobile, AL

251-463-4218

Rev. Travis Seagle

Pastor to Students, Coaling Baptist Church

Tuscaloosa, AL

205-394-2858

Rev. Stephen Smith

Chaplain, Corporate Chaplains of America

Oneonta, AL

256-626-1569

Timeline

Pastor to Students and Families

Journey Community Church
03.2019 - Current

BSU Campus Pastor

George Greene Baptist Association
04.2018 - 12.2023

Pastor to Students and Families

Marble City Baptist Church
10.2007 - 07.2013

Area Ministry Coordinator

Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth For Christ
05.2005 - 05.2007

Pastor to Students

First Baptist Church Moss Point
05.2004 - 05.2006

Master of Arts - Pastoral Ministry

New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies

University of Mobile
Joseph Cochran