Joe Adams
Longview,TX
Summary
Answered call to youth ministry in early 20's, proceeded by brief attendance at ABA seminary, followed by extensive youth ministry experience at several churches up to recent years at Calvary. Transitioned to college ministry this year due to heart change for that age group. All of this has been in a bi-vocational role. Also extensive experience with leading and playing instruments in youth and church worship.
Secular full-time career of 46+ years with Eastman, with the past 30+ years in the IT department, with extensive experience across many roles, primarily with print and radio systems.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
College Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
Responsible for overall 18-25 year old young adult ministry. Currently teach Sunday School and lead off-campus Wednesday night group. Also have been directly involved with the weekly BSM program at Kilgore College, working with the director, and have assisted with teaching bible studies since January of this year.
Associate Systems Technician
Eastman Chemical Company
04.1979 - Current
Over 30 years experience building, support, and maintaining the IT print infrastructure, as well 20 years experience as the radio systems coordinator. Also support experience with network architecture and other various IT functions.
Youth Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
12.2011 - 12.2024
Responsible for the overall student ministry program, including managing leader team, preaching/teaching, leading worship team, and coordinating special events throughout the year including conferences, summer camps, and being part of events partnering with local churches.
Served on Reach Camp board for 5 years, which included writing teaching materials for summer camp.
Education
No Degree - Worship & Youth Ministry
Texas Baptist Institute And Seminary
Henderson, TXAssociate of Business Administration - General Studies
Kilgore Junior College
Kilgore, TX05-1978
High School Diploma -
Pine Tree High School
Longview, TX05-1976
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Small group facilitation
- Discipleship training
- General counseling
Timeline
College Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
01.2025 - Current
Youth Pastor
Calvary Baptist Church
12.2011 - 12.2024
Associate Systems Technician
Eastman Chemical Company
04.1979 - Current
No Degree - Worship & Youth Ministry
Texas Baptist Institute And Seminary
Associate of Business Administration - General Studies
Kilgore Junior College
High School Diploma -
Pine Tree High School