Joshua Buford
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Dynamic pastor with extensive experience at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church and St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, adept in community outreach and conflict resolution. Successfully developed impactful discipleship programs and led engaging sermons, fostering spiritual growth and enhancing congregational communication—proven leader in managing events and promoting volunteer engagement, driving positive community impact through compassionate pastoral care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor
New Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Lower Peach Tree, AL
06.2000 - Current
- Met regularly with committees to discuss current issues facing the congregation or denomination.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in accordance with religious practices.
- Developed and implemented church-wide programs designed to increase spiritual growth and foster community engagement.
- Sought out opportunities for collaboration between churches within the local community.
- Encouraged members of the congregation through regular contact via phone calls or emails.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Pastor
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
Sunny South, AL
04.2015 - 08.2023
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Mentored new pastors and provided pastoral care when needed.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Pastor
St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church
Beatrice, AL
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
- Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2014
High School Diploma -
Wilcox Central High School
Camden, AL05-2008
Skills
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Counseling services
- Event coordination
- Sermon development
- Social media management
- Discipleship programs
- Public speaking
- Budget management
- Pastoral care
- Volunteer engagement
- Leadership development
- Program implementation
- Pastoral counseling
- Congregational communication
- Teaching bible studies
- Ministry evaluation
- Preaching
- Sermons preparation
- Officiating
- Home visitation
Timeline
Pastor
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
04.2015 - 08.2023
Pastor
St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church
01.2012 - 12.2014
Associate Pastor
New Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
06.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Wilcox Central High School