Lance N. Claggett
Durham,NC
Summary
- Dedicated to tethering all ministry to sound, biblical exposition.
- Focused on aligning the church with God's own central purpose: to exalt His glory for all to behold and revere.
- Committed to prioritizing church health over growth, in pursuit of the great commission, fueled by the great commandment.
- Experienced in guiding congregations to worship the Lord "in spirit and in truth" - engaging both the heart and the mind.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Noteworthy International
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of missions outreach digitally sharing the gospel worldwide.
- Coordinated development of strategic plan with CEO and CFO.
- Drafted core documents (Missionary Covenant, Doctrinal Statement, Onboarding Process, etc.).
- Maintained ministry databases, tracked statistics, etc. for reporting to administration and board.
- Coordinated scheduling of 14 volunteers to conduct online gospel conversations with freelancers.
- Developed training for volunteers and provided appropriate resources to grow their confidence and effectiveness in sharing the gospel.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of scheduling, offering contracts, hiring, etc.
- Assisted with website development.
Bible Teacher
Grace Christian School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Taught Bible (O.T. Wisdom Lit.) to High School students.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and assignments.
- Assessed student work and progress.
Lay Elder, Worship Leader
Grace Bible Church
06.2017 - 07.2021
- Provided pulpit supply as needed; regularly taught adult Sunday Seminars and/or prayer meeting devotionals.
- Led the worship team in leading the congregation in weekly, God-exalting, gospel-centered worship.
- Together with the elders, monitored the spiritual health of the congregation & provided discipleship and/or counseling to members and regular attenders, to include college students and other young adults.
- Collaborated with other elders to pray for and graciously exhort members, to include those involved in disciplinary actions.
Pastor
Mendon Community Church
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Preached expository, Gospel-centered, application-oriented sermons weekly.
- Taught weekly adult Sunday School and mid-week prayer/Bible studies.
- Led elder meetings.
- Represented church in community (Memorial Day remembrances, booth at town fair, Fire Department chaplain).
Fire Department Chaplain
Hopkinton Fire Department
06.2005 - 06.2013
- Provided counsel to department personnel, visited members and/or family in hospital or in other critical events.
- Provided or recommended Christian literature targeted to EMS personnel.
- Conducted fire chief's line-of-duty-death funeral attended by governor and other dignitaries.
- Drove ambulance, responding promptly to emergency calls 24/7 when on call.
Pastor
Countryside Community Church
10.2000 - 06.2013
- Preached expository, Gospel-centered, application-oriented sermons, taught adult Sunday School, led home/small group Bible studies.
- Discipled and applied the gospel to families and individuals.
- Led worship team in leading the congregation in weekly, God-exalting, gospel-centered worship.
- Knit service elements together to help others understand how they relate to one another and to instruct and grow faith.
- Prepared appealing, yet unassuming PowerPoints to facilitate corporate worship.
- Fostered reconciliation among members, nurtured healing among the church and saw people return who hadn't been seen in years.
- Visited, counseled members.
- Performed God-honoring, gospel-centered weddings and funerals as needed.
- Conducted baptisms for believers.
- Developed vision statements to keep focus on church health and assisted team in rewriting bylaws.
- Worked to improve reputation of the church in the community.
Associate Pastor
Bethlehem Baptist Church
08.1996 - 09.2000
- Provided pulpit supply as needed, regularly taught adult Sunday School classes.
- Coordinated all adult Sunday School elective classes.
- Helped develop and coordinate small group ministry.
- Led team to develop and implement first "Child Safety" protocols.
- Led worship ministry and coordinated multiple worship teams.
- Directed adult choir, integrating into worship service.
- Directed annual Christmas cantata.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bible & Church Music
Columbia Bible College
Columbia, SCMaster of Arts - Ministry Leadership
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NC05.2021
Skills
- Gospel-centered, expository preaching & teaching
- Leadership & Strategic Planning
- Pastoral care & discipleship
- Relationship-focused
- Biblical counseling & conflict resolution
- Musician, worship-leading
- Respectful of the past, Focused on the future
Ordination
Bethlehem Baptist Church (CBA), Hampden, MA, May, 2000
Additional Information
Veteran, U.S. Army
Timeline
Director of Operations
Noteworthy International
09.2022 - Current
Bible Teacher
Grace Christian School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Lay Elder, Worship Leader
Grace Bible Church
06.2017 - 07.2021
Pastor
Mendon Community Church
07.2013 - 05.2017
Fire Department Chaplain
Hopkinton Fire Department
06.2005 - 06.2013
Pastor
Countryside Community Church
10.2000 - 06.2013
Associate Pastor
Bethlehem Baptist Church
08.1996 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Bible & Church Music
Columbia Bible College
Master of Arts - Ministry Leadership
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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