Joshua Lee
Stockton,CA
Summary
Strategic Church Leader with extensive experience in governance and ministry planning. Led board meetings and facilitated decision-making for the Lao Evangelical Church. Coordinated weekly ministries, ensuring alignment with the church's vision. Oversaw worship services and events, driving community engagement through outreach initiatives. Managed administrative functions, including payroll and conflict resolution, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
President Of Lao Evangelical Church
Lao Evangelical Church
Stockton, CA
10.2000 - 08.2002
- Led Lao Evangelical Church board meetings and guided church governance decisions.
- Directed pastors and elders in weekly ministry planning and coordination.
- Represented Lao Evangelical Church in community and interchurch gatherings.
- Oversaw worship services and major church events.
- Communicated vision and teachings to congregations and church leaders.
- Oversaw daily administrative tasks such as payroll processing, accounts payable and receivable management.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members by listening attentively and providing constructive feedback.
Pastor
Lao Evangelical Church of Stockton
Shock, CA
04.1994 - 08.2000
- Led worship services for Stockton Lao congregation
- Delivered biblical sermons and pastoral teaching
- Provided spiritual counseling to church members
- Visited sick and homebound congregants
- Guided prayer meetings and discipleship groups
- Coordinated church events and community outreach
- Supported Lao church traditions and fellowship activities
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
Pastor
Lao Evangelical Church of Modesto
Modesto, California
06.1989 - 04.1994
- Preached weekly sermons and Bible teachings
- Counseled members through spiritual and personal needs
- Visited sick and homebound church members
- Officiated baptisms, weddings, and funeral services
- Coordinated prayer meetings and church fellowship events
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Led worship services for Stockton Lao congregation
Pastor
Lao Evangelical Church of Sacramento
Sacramento, California
10.1988 - 05.1989
- Preached Scripture messages in Lao and English for diverse worship gatherings
- Provided pastoral counseling and spiritual care for church members and families
- Guided baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other church ceremonies
- Visited sick, elderly, and homebound members with prayer and encouragement
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Taught Bible studies and discipleship classes for youth and adults
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Coordinated church ministries, volunteer schedules, and community outreach events
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Collaborated with church leaders on planning, budgeting, and ministry decisions
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
- Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
Education
Oakland City University
Oakland City, INLa Salle Academy
Providence, RINyack College
Nyack, NYSkills
- Church governance
- Ministry planning
- Worship planning
- Budget administration
- Payroll administration
- Event planning
- Event coordination
- Congregational outreach
- Community engagement
- Community relations
- Pastoral leadership
- Crisis management
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
- Team building
- Team motivation
- Leadership team building
- Resource allocation
- Strategic planning
- Active listening
Timeline
President Of Lao Evangelical Church
Lao Evangelical Church
10.2000 - 08.2002
Pastor
Lao Evangelical Church of Stockton
04.1994 - 08.2000
Pastor
Lao Evangelical Church of Modesto
06.1989 - 04.1994
Pastor
Lao Evangelical Church of Sacramento
10.1988 - 05.1989
Oakland City University
La Salle Academy
Nyack College