Senior Pastor
Driven Nation Church/Driven Nation Assemblies
09.2025 - Current
Karey Heyward
LeadPastor
Prince George,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Pastor with history of guiding congregations and fostering community engagement. Proven track record of delivering impactful sermons and providing compassionate pastoral care. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration and spiritual counseling. Experienced with pastoral care, spiritual leadership, and community building. Utilizes compassionate guidance and insightful sermons to support and inspire congregations. Track record of fostering strong community connections and effectively managing church operations.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Resonate Media, LLC
09.2020 - Current
Overseer/National Youth Pastor
Greater Church of Deliverance
06.2019 - 04.2025
Associate of Arts - Video Production
The Art Institute of Charleston
01.2012 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Bible & Theology
Holmes Bible College
01.2004 - 05.2010
Work History
Senior Pastor
Driven Nation Church/Driven Nation Assemblies
09.2025 - Current
- Led weekly worship services, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Developed sermon content, enhancing scriptural understanding among congregants.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support for individuals in need.
- Coordinated church events, promoting fellowship and outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with church leadership to formulate strategic ministry plans.
- Trained volunteers in program implementation, ensuring effective service delivery.
- Implemented community service projects, addressing local needs and building relationships.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Improved operational efficiency within the church by streamlining processes, optimizing resources, and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
Owner/Operator
Resonate Media, LLC
09.2020 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking.
- Implemented inventory control systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of software, equipment, and industry standards related to digital media production.
- Continually expanded knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies by attending conferences and workshops relevant to the field of media production.
- Evaluated emerging trends in media production technology, making strategic recommendations for equipment investments or workflow improvements.
- Enhanced audio quality by utilizing mixing and editing techniques in music production projects.
- Enhanced music production quality by assisting in the recording and editing of tracks.
- Developed graphic and image assets for both content and digital marketing efforts.
- Completed domain name registrations and maintained website and web hosting account.
- Promoted brand identity by creating company logos and delivering attractive, user-friendly and unique website.
Overseer/National Youth Pastor
Greater Church of Deliverance
06.2019 - 04.2025
- Facilitated in the examination process of Ministers, Elders, and Pastors
- Oversaw the work and provided support for all youth pastors within the organization of over 50 churches
- Participated in team meetings to address challenges and propose solutions.
- Developed and implemented engaging youth programs to foster spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Organized weekly meetings and events, promoting participation among youth pastors within our organization and encouraging team-building activities.
Skills
Preaching
Operations management
Documentation and reporting
Hiring
Business planning
Teaching
Pastoral care
Spiritual leadership
Public speaking
Mission-oriented
Prayer leadership
Sermon preparation
Disciple-making
Multicultural sensitivity
Organizational leadership
Leadership development
Administration skills
Staff leadership
Volunteer management
Biblically based
Strategic planning
Officiating
Crisis intervention
Crisis management
Audio for video production
Video production expertise
Film and video production
Music production
Digital music production
Music arranging
Web design
Responsive design
Social media marketing
Project management
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bible & Theology
Holmes Bible College
Greenville, SC 01.2004 - 05.2010
Associate of Arts - Video Production
The Art Institute of Charleston
Charleston, SC 01.2012 - 09.2012