Kenneth Hampton
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Seasoned Senior pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling.
Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach. Passionate and successful in providing Christian education and leadership to members within community. Successful in creating inspiring environments and encouraging individuals to grow and strengthen personal faith. Prepared to take next step as Senior pastor within the church.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
The Temple of Praise of Raleigh
Raleigh , NC
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Developed and implemented an outreach program to engage with the community.
- Supported church in fostering growth through new fundraising initiatives and congregation development.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
Staff Pastor
Destiny International Ministries
Raleigh , NC
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
State Overseer
National Preachers and Ministers Alliance
Raleigh , NC
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Provide leadership to position the State for success in growing gifts, equipping and empowering Preachers/Ministers for effective ministry.
- Implement the plan and vision of the Regional President as he/she strives to advance NPMA's mission and objectives.
- Coordinate efforts on the State Level and Preside over States operation and events to ensure efficiency, quality. godliness, and excellence.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
Licensed Minister
South Hills Baptist Church
Pittsburgh , PA
11.1991 - 11.1993
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Christian Leaders Institute
Spring Lake, MISkills
- Teaching
- Shepherding
- Sermon Development
- Organizational Management
- Small Group Facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Leadership Development
- Christian Education
- Organizational Leadership
- Operations Management
- Biblical Stewardship
- Community Service
- Biblical Knowledge
- Mission-Oriented
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Inspirational Leadership
- Counseling
- Preaching
- Grief Support Background
- Spiritual Guidance
- Sick Visitation Experience
- Church Planting Experience
Affiliations
- Urban Biblical Studies, and continued learning.
Timeline
State Overseer
National Preachers and Ministers Alliance
09.2016 - 12.2017
Staff Pastor
Destiny International Ministries
03.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Pastor
The Temple of Praise of Raleigh
02.2015 - 01.2020
Licensed Minister
South Hills Baptist Church
11.1991 - 11.1993
Bachelor of Science - Biblical Studies
Christian Leaders Institute
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