Joshua Mendoza
New Life at Lakeside Baptist Church
Greenville,TX
2
Languages
1
Certification
16
years of professional experience
Experienced in pastoral care, including counseling and spiritual guidance. Utilizes strategic planning to develop meaningful programs and sermons that connect with congregants. Track record of fostering a strong sense of community and spiritual growth within the congregation. Displayed exceptional shepherd leadership.
Work History
Senior Pastor
6 Years 9 Months- Developed sermon series aligned with church vision, doctrine, and seasonal ministry priorities.
- Led worship, preaching, and teaching ministries with consistent biblical guidance.
- Counseled members through pastoral care, crises, and spiritual growth conversations.
- Supervised church staff, volunteers, and ministry teams to support congregational needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
Real Estate Appraiser
2 Years 3 Months- Appraised residential, commercial, and land parcels using market data and cost approaches.
- Analyzed sales, permits, and income data to support accurate assessed values.
- Inspected properties to verify characteristics, condition, and neighborhood influences.
- Prepared appraisal records, notes, and supporting documentation for review and hearings.
Customer Service Representative
2 Years 1 Month- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support.
- Answered customer inquiries and provided accurate information regarding properties, exemptions, and appraisals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Contacted customers via phone or email to resolve data inquiries, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Monitored workflow processes to uncover and implement improvements, streamlining operations.
- Monitored workflow processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Inputted customer and account data from source documents within computer database system.
- Assessed customer needs during interactions to provide appropriate solutions.
Hunt County Youth Director
5 Years 10 Months- Mentored teachers to enhance leadership skills and teaching effectiveness.
- Supervised and guided youth participation, fostering collaboration within a creative and inspirational team.
- Organized fundraisers that directly supported youth programs.
- Led initiatives for child and young adult involvement in church services and retreats.
- Assisted in developing advertising strategies to attract youth participation. to recruit additional youth into programs.
- Helped with advertising initiatives to recruit additional youth into programs.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Designed and executed volunteer events for entire youth ministry to give back to the community.
Worship Pastor
15 Years 9 Months- Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
- Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
- Recruited, equipped and motivated band members for professional accompaniment.
- Planned worship schedules and sequences of events to keep members engaged and active.
- Coordinated special event worship, camp sessions, and revivals to enhance congregational engagement.
- Managed audio-visual support for multiple weekly services, ensuring seamless worship experiences.
- Compiled lyrics presentations for congregation to facilitate participation during services. lyrics presentations for congregation and performers.
- Selected appropriate songs for worship services to enhance the congregation's experience. and organized materials for every worship service.
- Implemented special programs for holiday and church events.
- Recruited and led volunteers to strengthen choirs and morning worship teams, fostering community involvement.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Summer Camp Director
3 Years 6 Months- Developed schedules that leveraged instructor and staff strengths while optimizing coverage.
- Created and implemented engaging activities, field trips and special events to diversify camp life.
- Set up schedules to take advantage of instructor and staff strengths and training while optimizing coverage.
- Managed camp finances by setting registration fees and submitting budget requests and grant proposals for funding.
- Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
- Fostered positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and team-building activities.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Youth Pastor
6 Years 5 Months- Directed weekly youth meetings, group events, and overnight excursions to foster community and spiritual growth.
- Instructed and mentored youth in grades 7-12, enhancing their spiritual development and personal skills.
- Worked with church leadership, parents and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
- Partnered with parents and offered insights and resources for guiding youth in preferred directions.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Guided staff and volunteers in implementing education, social action, fellowship, and pastoral care programs to support youth engagement.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
Skills
Sermon Preparation
Expository Preaching
Spiritual Leadership
Spiritual Guidance
Music Leadership
Worship Music Leadership
Youth Ministry Leadership
Volunteer Management
Event Coordination
Digital Outreach Strategies
Media Production
Staff Development
Lesson Planning
Public Speaking
Communication
Instrument proficiency
Accomplishments
- Developed and introduced a missional program to increase engagement and service within the community.
Affiliations
- Texas Baptist (BGCT)
- Southern Baptist Texas Convention (SBTC)
- Asociación Bautista Hispana del Este de Texas (ABHET)
- Hunt Baptist Association (HBA)
Certification
- Licensed Appraiser Level 3
- Certificate of Pastoral Ordination
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Interests
Music
Photography
Movies
Videography
Timeline
Real Estate Appraiser
Hunt County Appraisal District
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Customer Service Representative
Hunt County Appraisal District
07.2022 - 08.2024Read More
Hunt County Youth Director
Jim Gatliff
01.2021 - CurrentRead More
Senior Pastor
New Life at Lakeside Baptist Church
02.2020 - CurrentRead More
Summer Camp Director
East Texas Baptist Encampment
01.2020 - 07.2023Read More
Youth Pastor
New Life Church at Lakeside
01.2012 - 06.2018Read More
Worship Pastor
New Life at Lakeside Baptist Church
02.2011 - CurrentRead More
Paris Junior College
Associate of Science from Business Administration
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Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor of Science from Liberal Studies
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Liberty Theological Seminary
Master of Arts from Christian Ministry
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