Josh Denton
Athens,GA
Summary
I desire to use my gifts and skills as a Senior Pastor to lead a congregation faithfully in the Word of God. I wish to help a congregation grow both numerically and spiritually. I agree with the BFM 2000.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Colbert Baptist Church
Colbert , GA
02.2023 - Current
- Help assist the Senior Pastor in preaching through sermon series
- Lead a Wednesday Night adult lecture Bible Study
- Oversee missions ministry
- Oversee family ministry strategy
- Lead staff in managing their respective roles
- Manage social media and marketing outreach
- Created a church online newsletter
- Assisted in church revitalization: helped grow the church from 100 to 222 congregants in two years
- Expanded adult Sunday School classes from 4 classes to 8
Minister to Children and Middle School Families
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
Danville, KY
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Trained, organized, and led volunteers for nursery to college age students, including the implementation of a Sunday and Wednesday volunteer team system
- Preached when the Senior Pastor was out
- Led adult Wednesday Night Bible Studies
- Directed and oversaw Vacation Bible School
- Directed and oversaw Trunk or Treat
- Balanced children and youth budgets
- Implemented off-site small groups for middle school age kids to provide another discipleship opportunity for them other than Sunday mornings
- Organized and started family service project days
- Began and trained youth volunteers to serve on various teams in the church including media/sound team, greeters, and assistant small group leaders
- Performed church administration duties outside of ministry roles
Student Minister to Youth and Children
First Baptist Church of Cornelia
Cornelia, GA
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Recruited, trained, and oversaw lay teachers and volunteers to support program operations.
- Supervised nursery staff in the care of infants, toddlers, and pre-school-aged children.
- Taught and preached at youth Sunday services
- Taught kindergarten through high school students on Sunday mornings
- Assisted in curriculum selection
- Managed online services during COVID-19
- Coordinated and planned Family Ministry events such as Trunk-or-Treat and online intergenerational game night
- Wrote, planned, and executed a curriculum for Wednesday Night families with children
Children's Ministry Intern
First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Ga
Gainesville, GA
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Established and updated schedules of classes and activities for program year.
- Selected and adapted curriculum and lesson plans to meet individual classroom requirements, maintained safety and security of all children involved in program. Taught 4th&5th grade Sunday School
- Coordinated and helped plan/facilitate Family Ministry Events including Game Night, Egg hunt, Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat etc. and Family Small group events on Wednesday nights.
- Assisted Family Minister in the development of Summer College Ministry in 2019
Director of Recreation
Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
Atlanta, GA
07.2017 - 05.2018
- Created a basketball league for kids ages 4-10.
- Coached three basketball teams including developing practice plans and game schedules.
- Fund raised for recreation budget.
- Partnered with local schools to bring kids into the program.
- Worked as an assistant for the youth group's DNOW ages 6th-12th grade
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University Of North Georgia
Gainesville, GA12.2020
M.Div - Systematic Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KYSkills
- More than 11 years of experience working in churches
- Excellent leadership skills
- Experience in church revitalization
- Ability to preach and teach
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Hardworking and self-motivated
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Affiliations
Licensed and Ordained Minister
Professionl Development
- Attended the online Princeton Theological Seminary Youth Conference in 2020
- Attended an Orange Tour all day leadership session in 2021
- Attended the Carey Nieuwhof PIVOT online leadership development strategy in 2021
- Attended the online Global Leadership Summit in 2021
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Colbert Baptist Church
02.2023 - Current
Minister to Children and Middle School Families
Lexington Avenue Baptist Church
02.2021 - 02.2023
Student Minister to Youth and Children
First Baptist Church of Cornelia
12.2019 - 12.2020
Children's Ministry Intern
First Baptist Church of Gainesville, Ga
05.2019 - 12.2019
Director of Recreation
Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church
07.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
University Of North Georgia
M.Div - Systematic Theology
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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