LEIGHTON D. LAVEY
Somerset,KY
Summary
Outreach-focused pastor with nearly a decade of ministry experience in evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development. Proven record of reaching unchurched and marginalized communities, launching scalable outreach initiatives, and mobilizing teams for Gospel impact. Passionate communicator committed to advancing God’s Kingdom through authentic relationships and strategic ministry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor of Outreach
First Baptist Church Somerset
Somerset, KY
02.2021 - Current
- Lead church-wide outreach focused on reaching unchurched and overlooked populations
- Celebrated 300+ baptisms in the past four years
- Founded and developed a bus ministry serving local families
- Launched sports outreach: (Basketball league serving 150+ participants, Volleyball league serving 130+ participants)
- Established partnerships with recovery and addiction ministries
- Started and lead a young adult ministry of over 100
- Developed mission partnerships and annual mission trips
- Provide pulpit supply, officiate weddings and funerals, and conduct hospital visitation
- (2,000 members | ~800 weekly attendance)
Prison Volunteer Preacher
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington
Lexington, KY
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Preached and ministered to incarcerated individuals
- Shared the Gospel with hundreds of inmates through services
- Celebrated many decisions for Christ.
Student Pastor
Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church
Midway, KY
06.2016 - 02.2021
- Celebrated a student ministry grow from 15 students to 100+ weekly, with events exceeding 250+ attendees
- Celebrated 150+ baptisms
- Developed volunteer leaders, discipleship pathways, and evangelistic outreach events
- Started a college aged young adult ministry.
- (1,500 members | ~700 weekly attendance)
Education
Master of Theology - Theological Studies
Campbellsville University
01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Pastoral Ministries
Campbellsville University
01.2017
Skills
- Evangelism & Outreach
- Discipleship Strategy
- Teaching & Preaching
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Mobilization
- Program Development
- Cross-Cultural & Prison Ministry
- Builder
Timeline
Associate Pastor of Outreach
First Baptist Church Somerset
02.2021 - Current
Prison Volunteer Preacher
Federal Medical Center (FMC) Lexington
07.2019 - 07.2022
Student Pastor
Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church
06.2016 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Pastoral Ministries
Campbellsville University
Master of Theology - Theological Studies
Campbellsville University
MINISTRY PHILOSOPHY
- -Pursue the lost regardless of background or circumstance
- -Lead with authenticity, integrity, and servant leadership
- -Equip believers to live Spirit-empowered, mission-focused lives
- -Empower others to maximize their time, talents, and resources for Gospel impact
DOCTRINAL STATEMENT
Affirms salvation through Christ alone, the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, believer’s baptism as important, the Great Commission as essential, and the return of Christ as absolute. Full doctrinal statement available upon request.
Additional Ministry Experience
- Pastor of Outreach, Campbellsville University Church Outreach
- Baptist Campus Ministry President, Campbellsville University
- Children & Youth Summer Intern, New Hope Community Church