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Larry Harris

Pastor
Columbia, SC,SC

Summary

Accomplished [Job Title] bringing more than [Number] years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church. Ambitious [Job Title] offering [Number] years of experience in inspiring youth and building relationships. Accomplished in leading groups during church-wide youth programs while maintaining personal commitment to Christ and Christian education. Seasoned [Job Title] offering [Number] years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Spiritual [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in [Type] ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities. Experienced [Job Title] with over [Number] years of experience in [Industry]. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

  • Mission-driven [Job Title] with more than [Number] years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

African Methodist Episcopal Church
08.2008 - Current
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Program Manager

State Office Of Victim Assistance
04.1990 - 03.2012
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies, policy updates and performance improvement plans to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
  • Administered $[Amount] budget and tracked expenses.
  • Resolved problems and provided solutions to customers by communicating requirements to subordinates.

Education

Ph.D. - Ministerial Leadership

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC
12.2022

M.D. - Master of Divinity

Columbia International University
Columbia, SC
05.2016

Skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Youth Ministry
  • Crisis Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Biblical Stewardship
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Time Management
  • Volunteer Management
  • Ministry Design
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Congregational Care
  • Sermons Preparation
  • Youth Advocacy
  • Team Meetings
  • Congregation Services
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • Church Calendar Coordination
  • Interdenominational Networking
  • Compassionate Care
  • Disciple-Making
  • Teaching
  • Shepherding
  • Discipleship
  • Officiating
  • Preaching

Timeline

Pastor

African Methodist Episcopal Church
08.2008 - Current

Program Manager

State Office Of Victim Assistance
04.1990 - 03.2012

Ph.D. - Ministerial Leadership

Columbia International University

M.D. - Master of Divinity

Columbia International University
Larry HarrisPastor