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Kevin Lough

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Dynamic Senior Pastor with a rich background in congregational care and expositorial preaching, notably at Christian Center of Mesquite. Expert in spiritual leadership and instruction, I have successfully expanded congregations and fostered community impact through innovative outreach and compassionate ministry. Skilled in church revitalization and spirit led ministry, I bring a proven track record of guiding spiritual growth and development.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Christian Center of Mesquite
Mesquite, TX
09.2010 - Current
  • Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
  • Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
  • Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
  • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
  • Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
  • Managed all office operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling, payroll.
  • Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.

Senior Pastor

Glad Tidings Church
Palestine, Texas
02.2009 - 07.2010
  • Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
  • Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
  • Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.

Senior Pastor

First Assembly of God Denton
Denton, Texas
02.2004 - 02.2009
  • Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
  • Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.

Senior Pastor

First Assembly Of God, Dfw Texas
Mineola, Texas
09.1992 - 02.2004
  • Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
  • Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
  • Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
  • Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
  • Developed and implemented an outreach program to engage with the community.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.

Education

DMIN - Theology And Apologetics

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2025

Master of Arts - Christian Ministry

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Ministry And Evangelism

Southwestern Assemblies of God College
Waxahachie, TX
05-1991

Skills

  • Congregational care
  • Church planting background
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Mercy Ministry
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Spiritual instruction

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Christian Center of Mesquite
09.2010 - Current

Senior Pastor

Glad Tidings Church
02.2009 - 07.2010

Senior Pastor

First Assembly of God Denton
02.2004 - 02.2009

Senior Pastor

First Assembly Of God, Dfw Texas
09.1992 - 02.2004

DMIN - Theology And Apologetics

Liberty University

Master of Arts - Christian Ministry

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Ministry And Evangelism

Southwestern Assemblies of God College

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