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LeRoy Carter

Lithonia,GA
LeRoy Carter

Summary

Seasoned Pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach. Passionate [Pastor] successful in providing Christian education and leadership to [Type] members within community. Successful developing inspiring environments and encouraging individuals to grow and strengthen personal faith. Prepared to take next step as [Pastor] within church. Driven [Pastor] bringing over [40] years of success in recruiting leaders for church-led programs. Accomplished in planning social, educational and mission-oriented events to develop robust programs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Motivated Pastor committed to guiding followers of Christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering more than 40 years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Prepared to bring 40-year background to growing community.

Overview

27
years of professional experience

Work History

Back to Basics Ministries Inc
Lithonia, GA

Pastor
07.1996 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
  • Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
  • Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
  • Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
  • Mentored new pastors and provided pastoral care when needed.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
  • Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
  • Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
  • Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
  • Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
  • Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
  • Developed long-term strategies for growth of the ministry.
  • Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
  • Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
  • Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
  • Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
  • Compiled monthly reports summarizing progress towards meeting organizational objectives.
  • Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Spearheaded community outreach programs.
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Led community outreach by supporting and expanding mission initiatives.
  • Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
  • Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Planned special ceremonies, services and events in coordination with families and individuals.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
  • Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
  • Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
  • Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists or doctors for necessary care.
  • Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
  • Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
  • Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.

Education

Christian Leadership University
Florida

Doctor of Ministry from Christian Ministry
06.2018

Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Philadelphia, PA

Master of Divinity from Divinity
06.1978

Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA

Bachelor of Arts from History
06.1964

Skills

  • Mission-Oriented
  • Discipleship
  • Preaching
  • Staff Leadership
  • Inspirational Leadership
  • Preparing Weekly Sermons
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Leadership Development
  • Teaching
  • Community Service
  • Crisis Intervention

Affiliations

  • Gardener, fisherman, hiker

Accomplishments

  • Author and publisher of over 25 Christian books
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Timeline

Pastor

Back to Basics Ministries Inc
07.1996 - Current

Christian Leadership University

Doctor of Ministry from Christian Ministry

Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity from Divinity

Lincoln University

Bachelor of Arts from History
LeRoy Carter