Joshua Brassard
Summary
Relationally-driven Pastor with more than 14 years of ministry experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to foster a healthy church. Successful in overseeing community outreach services, men and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
Rehoboth Baptist Fellowship
09.2021 - Current
- Shared half of all pulpit responsibilities
- Organized and launched small group Bible study in personal residence with average 25-30 in attendance
- Served as mentor to youth in church family, offering guidance and support
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities
- Initiated youth ministry
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
Lead Pastor
Northern Neck Baptist Church
12.2015 - 09.2021
- Planned and conducted worship services, delivered sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out our church mission
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community
- Led the church in nearly $100,000 in capital improvements while building cash reserves
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Implemented a discipleship program for the church to follow
Sunday School Teacher
Lifeway Baptist Church
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Worked with senior leadership exploring and planning a church plant.
- Taught young married Sunday school class and Berean Adult Sunday school class
Lead Pastor
First Baptist Church Of Kewanna
01.2011 - 03.2013
- Established church structure including constitution, policies and leadership positions
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry
- Constructed a church budget after evaluating church spending and identifying waste
- Implemented church outreach ministry
- Conducted a 12 week training course to teach how to effectively evangelize the lost
- Managed all aspects of the building including maintenance of interiors and exteriors
- Conducted biblical counseling with members as needed
- Provided leadership in decisions regarding maintenance, finances, and administration
- Further developed media resources for church including websites, tracts and social media
- Developed a discipleship program and implemented the use of the course with church members
Education
Graduate of Practical Theology - Pastoral Ministry
Pensacola Christian College
Pensacola, FL05.2009
Skills
- Excellent relational skills
- Biblical stewardship
- Shepherding
- Self-motivated, faithful and committed
- Proficient teacher
- Pastoral skills
- Computer proficient
- Organization skills
- Proven success in advancing church goals
- High moral standing
- Persuasion skills and personnel management
Timeline
Associate Pastor
Rehoboth Baptist Fellowship
09.2021 - Current
Lead Pastor
Northern Neck Baptist Church
12.2015 - 09.2021
Sunday School Teacher
Lifeway Baptist Church
04.2013 - 11.2015
Lead Pastor
First Baptist Church Of Kewanna
01.2011 - 03.2013
Graduate of Practical Theology - Pastoral Ministry
Pensacola Christian College
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