Kore Bendix
Chantilly,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable Pastor with over twenty years of experience in guiding congregations, leadership development and fostering community engagement. Proven track record of delivering impactful sermons, providing compassionate pastoral care while being mission-oriented within a multi-site model. Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication and conflict resolution.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor of Outreach & Evangelism and Theological and Leadership Development
Grace Covenant Church
01.2019 - Current
- Created the outreach arm of Grace Covenant Church, Grace Loves, that now hosts Grace Loves the Family (for marginalized women and children), Grace Loves the Refugee, Grace Loves Justice (for those in incarceration), Grace Loves the School (for title 1 schools) and more, all while inspiring over 3 million dollars in donations in 5 years with an army of over 1,000 volunteers
- Created a two year theological and leadership academy that has launched over 300 student into effective service in 3 years
- Formulated multiple discipleship courses ranging from 'How to read the Bible?', 'How to share your faith?' and 'How to follow Jesus?' that now serve as the discipleship infrastructure of our church of 4,000
- Launched an outreach in Kingston, Jamaica that is now preparing to plant a church in 2026
Next Generation Pastor
Bethel World Outreach
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversaw kids, youth and college ministries in a church of 2,000
- Worked closely with the implementation of preaching series, discipleship content and evangelistic outreaches
- Created a culture of missions, leading international teams to multiple nations
Associate Pastor
Bethel World Outreach Church
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Oversaw the health and growth of small groups, ministry teams and preaching 10-12 times a year for a church of 750
- Conducted weekly outreaches at the University of Central Florida, serving 75 students in their spiritual growth and development
Youth Pastor; Outreach and Missions Director
Grace Covenant Church
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Grew a youth ministry from 5 students to over 150 in a five year period, developing structural outreaches, camps and missions trips along the way
- Implemented an outreach program to embody the love of Jesus to serve underprivileged schools in our city
- Generated a strategy to launch a multi faceted missions arm within our church that would launch over 100 people into the mission field for the first time
Youth Pastor
Grace Covenant Church
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Launched a youth ministry outreach with a stand alone facility dedicated to serving students in our city, reaching 150 students weekly and baptizing over 50 students
- Served as chaplain to 10 different schools in order to preach the Gospel to students who would never attend our youth ministry
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA05.2019
Master of Science - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2002
Skills
- Restorative
- Empathetic
- Fundraising and grants
- Mission-oriented
- Staff leadership
- Empowering
- Strategic
- Visionary
- Pastoral leadership
- Preaching
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership development
Accomplishments
- Designed, introduced and implemented a community outreach ministry serving thousands and receiving over $3 million in support.
- Designed, introduced and implemented a leadership development tool for over 300 students and 50 coaches.
- Planned and led over 25 mission trips domestically and internationally.
- Raised over $200,000 for community outreaches in less than a month.
- Spoken to thousands of students and young adults in camp and outreach settings extending the hope and power of Jesus.
Certification
Ordained Pastor, Grace Covenant Church, March 2002
Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools Hall Of Fame - April 19th, 2023
Timeline
Pastor of Outreach & Evangelism and Theological and Leadership Development
Grace Covenant Church
01.2019 - Current
Next Generation Pastor
Bethel World Outreach
01.2015 - 01.2019
Associate Pastor
Bethel World Outreach Church
01.2013 - 01.2015
Youth Pastor; Outreach and Missions Director
Grace Covenant Church
01.2005 - 01.2013
Youth Pastor
Grace Covenant Church
01.2002 - 01.2005
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
Regent University
Master of Science - Biblical Studies
Liberty University
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