Lonnie Brown
Valdese,NC
Summary
Pastor at Drexel Memorial Baptist Church with a record in organizational leadership and congregational care. Enhanced spiritual growth through impactful counseling and outreach initiatives, fostering community connections. Skilled in teaching and managing budgets, driving successful ministry programs that increased member engagement and global outreach efforts.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Drexel Memorial Baptist Church
08.2017 - 04.2025
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, nursing home services and jail ministry.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Built strong relationships with community
- Expanded missions outreach
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Assisted with budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Provided crisis response and counseling to church members.
Missionary
Rock of Ages Ministries
08.1999 - 08.2017
- Built lasting relationships with church and community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
- Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.
- Strengthened community relations by organizing and participating in outreach programs.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions worldwide
- Leading weekly services and bible study sessions.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Led mission teams in prayer and spiritual formation.
- Facilitated and directed outreach events for local communities in Zambia, Ukraine, Brazil, Peru, and Costa Rica.
- Preached and delivered sermons.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials to Prisoners and presenting the Gospel.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from congregation.
Education
Bachelor of Theology - Pastor & Theology Degree
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA06-1997
High School Diploma -
Starmount
2516 Longtown Road Boonville NC 2701106-1976
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational leadership
- Congregational care
- Pastoral care
- Honorable Discharged Marine 76-82
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Drexel Memorial Baptist Church
08.2017 - 04.2025
Missionary
Rock of Ages Ministries
08.1999 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Theology - Pastor & Theology Degree
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Starmount
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