JUSTIN ADAMS
Leesburg
Summary
Ordained minister with over 20 years of full-time ministry experience, including eight years as Lead Pastor, focused on fostering spiritual formation in church communities. Dmin dissertation emphasizes innovative strategies for developing a spiritual formation-centric church model. Committed to learning, teaching, and inspiring others on their journey to Christlikeness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pastor
The Worship Center
Leesburg
04.2022 - Current
- Oversee the entire church's vision, staffing, budget & strategic direction as Lead Pastor.
- Oversaw a church revitalization and spearheaded growth from 35 regular attendees to over 100 regular attendees.
- Main teacher, preacher, & communicator.
Senior Account Executive
Assurance
Lincoln
02.2021 - 03.2022
- Sell, manage, and facilitate life insurance and medicare accounts.
- First inductee into company Hall of Fame for best practices.
- Promoted to Senior executive in first three months.
Lead Pastor
Epic Church
Lincoln
07.2015 - 09.2020
- Spearheaded the church's vision, staffing, budgeting, and strategic direction as Lead Pastor, resulting in growth from 40 to over 200 members and a budget increase surpassing $200K annually, while effectively reducing debt from over $1M to under $340K.
Associate Pastor
Northfield Church
Gering
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Oversaw staff, budget of $250k, and assisted Lead Pastor.
- Led worship team and youth ministry.
- Helped facilitate growth from 160-250.
Youth Pastor
Cornerstone Church
Bowie
05.2009 - 08.2012
- Rebuilt youth group from 15 kids to over 175.
- Oversaw volunteer youth staff of 20 plus leaders.
Education
Doctorate of Ministry -
Southeastern University
Lakeland01.2026
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Liberty Theological Seminary
Lynchburg01.2011
BA - Church Leadership
Southeastern Assembly of God University
Lakeland01.2004
Skills
- Strategic vision
- Effective communication
- Program development
- Educational mentorship
- Preaching excellence
- Shepherding
- Biblical studies
- Teaching
References
- Dr. Kiley Callaway, Northfield Church, 308-765-8227, pastor@northfieldag.com
- Derick Amsler, Crossroads Church, 304-261-1027, djamsler@seu.edu
- Dr. Jeremy Sims, Southeastern University, DMin Director, 205-643-0190, jdsims@seu.edu
Personal Information
Title: Lead Pastor & Teacher
Certification
Ordained Minister - Assemblies of God
Timeline
Lead Pastor
The Worship Center
04.2022 - Current
Senior Account Executive
Assurance
02.2021 - 03.2022
Lead Pastor
Epic Church
07.2015 - 09.2020
Associate Pastor
Northfield Church
08.2012 - 07.2015
Youth Pastor
Cornerstone Church
05.2009 - 08.2012
Doctorate of Ministry -
Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Liberty Theological Seminary
BA - Church Leadership
Southeastern Assembly of God University