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Kirk River

Summary

Seasoned pastor offering over 30 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership. Committed to encourage, support and guide individuals into a transforming faith through a relationship with Jesus Christ. I seek a growing opportunity to pastorally care for those in need and distress with comfort, understanding and hope.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Pastor

Pathway Church
03.2018 - Current
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Supervised church council members, youth, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.

Worship Pastor

Pathway Church
01.2008 - 03.2018
  • Led, recruited, and developed worship team members and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
  • Weekly planned services and special events for worship, Bible study, small groups.
  • Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.

Worship Pastor

Long Beach Christian Fellowship
01.1996 - 12.2000
  • Led, recruited and developed worship team members continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
  • Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
  • Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
  • Led programs such as worship, small groups, worship leaders training, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Education

Theology / Ministry

The King's University
Van Nuys
05.2000

Leadership Development, Worship

School of Worship
Kona, HI
08.1991

Skills

  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Group Activities
  • New Member Assimilation
  • Worship Service Planning
  • Bible Studies
  • Lesson Development
  • Teaching/Preaching
  • Small Group Leadership
  • Congregation Services
  • Musician

Certification

  • 2015 - Ordained by International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
  • 2013 - Ministry License by International Church of the Foursquare Gospel

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Pathway Church
03.2018 - Current

Worship Pastor

Pathway Church
01.2008 - 03.2018

Worship Pastor

Long Beach Christian Fellowship
01.1996 - 12.2000

Theology / Ministry

The King's University

Leadership Development, Worship

School of Worship

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