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Leah Merriweather

Leah Merriweather

Morrisville,NC

Summary

Mission-driven Minister with more than 12+ 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. I desire to serve God, share my faith and my life with a collection of people within an organization, company or business that hopes and desires to do good for our community, country and world.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Pastor

Shepards Branch Ministries
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed and managed discipleship program and training ministry; conceived and implemented three-year strategic plan for leadership training and layperson development
  • Offer pastoral leadership to the congregation, develop leaders, teach bible study and preach on Sundays and special events
  • Organized and managed 10 community outreach events
  • Facilitated weekly prayer meetings with the objective of reaching the heart of God and His will for our church
  • Facilitated Bible study to encourage fellowship and discussion.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Ordained Minister

Team Redemption Youth Group
04.2015 - Current
  • Host Weekly Bible study with various biblical based topics
  • Facilitate Prayer online meetings every Thursday
  • Discuss field missions applications
  • Meet with Team monthly for mission assignments including outreach for the homeless, sick and shut in
  • Provide Food, Clothing for the poor through volunteer donations
  • Mentor/Counsel- provide comfort to those that are hurting/lost
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for mission initiatives, including establishing goals, objectives, and timelines
  • Recruited, trained, and mentored mission team leaders, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed
  • Managed and oversaw the execution of mission projects, ensuring adherence to budgets, timelines, and quality standards
  • Collaborated with local and international partners to establish and maintain effective relationships, fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation
  • Provided pastoral care and support to mission team members, addressing their spiritual and emotional needs throughout the mission experience.

Associate Minister

New Life Community Church
05.2013 - 06.2018
  • Launched an outreach Bible study into an area of our city that has a history of drugs and domestic abuse
  • Raised missions and evangelism awareness of needed shifts toward community development issues
  • Equipped those interested in disciple-making and we began a growing discipleship ministry.

Loan Originator/Underwriter

Mutual of Omaha
06.2018 - 08.2022
  • Advises clients about the risks, consequences, and benefits of alternative lending solutions
  • Develops loan applications by evaluating applicant information and documentation
  • Consults with clients about their lending needs to help them achieve their financial goals, including the collection and analysis of information about the client's financial situation
  • Evaluates loan applications and documentation by informing applicant of additional requirements
  • Rejects loans by explaining deficiencies to applicants
  • Schedules and tracks closing dates, contingency dates, and loan lock expirations
  • Approves loans by issuing checks or forwarding applications to loan committee
  • Completes loan contracts by explaining provisions to applicant, obtaining signatures and notarizations, and collecting fees
  • Prepares and submits timely and accurate loan files.

Loan Officer

Howard Bank
06.2014 - 06.2018
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with business referral sources
  • Communicated with and advised clients and partners during various stages of the loan process
  • Provided underwriting with complete and accurate loan applications.

Education

Bachelors of Arts Theology And Religious Vocations -

The Pastoral Ministry degree is designed to prepare students for all aspects of ministry, including church worship, marriages, funerals, family care, and counseling. My class included Literature, Languages, Education Theory, Public Speaking, Hermeneutics and Preaching, Human Resources, Leadership Theory, Both large group and small group education, Religion, as well as classes in Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and History.
05.2023

Associates of Arts of Biblical Studies and Theology Biblical Studies -

North Carolina Theological Seminary Goldsboro, NC
05.2022

Skills

  • Teaching, Training, and Equipping
  • Evangelism
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling
  • Community Outreach
  • Non-Profit Leadership and Education
  • Philosophy, History and Religion
  • Education, exhortation, and consolation
  • Teaching and discipleship making
  • Public Speaking
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Clear Communicator of Complex Ideas
  • Leadership Development
  • Charismatic Leadership
  • Excellent Written and Oral Communication
  • Soul care
  • Computer Knowledge and Social media
  • Execution and Evaluation
  • Languages
  • Shepherding
  • Spiritual Instruction
  • Teaching
  • Preaching
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Crisis Management
  • Children's Ministry
  • Spiritual Leadership
  • Mercy Ministry
  • Sermon Preparation
  • Mission-Oriented
  • Individual Counseling

Certification

  • Pastoral Counseling Certification
  • Pastoral License/Ordination - Shepard's Branch Ministries - May 2022

Timeline

Associate Pastor - Shepards Branch Ministries
06.2019 - Current
Loan Originator/Underwriter - Mutual of Omaha
06.2018 - 08.2022
Ordained Minister - Team Redemption Youth Group
04.2015 - Current
Loan Officer - Howard Bank
06.2014 - 06.2018
Associate Minister - New Life Community Church
05.2013 - 06.2018
The Pastoral Ministry degree is designed to prepare students for all aspects of ministry, including church worship, marriages, funerals, family care, and counseling. My class included Literature, Languages, Education Theory, Public Speaking, Hermeneutics and Preaching, Human Resources, Leadership Theory, Both large group and small group education, Religion, as well as classes in Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and History. - Bachelors of Arts Theology And Religious Vocations,
North Carolina Theological Seminary Goldsboro, NC - Associates of Arts of Biblical Studies and Theology Biblical Studies,

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