Lordell Rush

Senior Pastor

Living Hope Baptist Church

Saint Louis, MO

01.2023 - Current

Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
Conducted regular visits to hospitals, nursing homes, and shut-ins.
Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
Supervised staff including administrative assistants, musicians, and custodians.
Led congregation growth through outreach initiatives and community engagement.
Implemented new technology to enhance worship services and communication efforts.
Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
Prepared weekly sermons based on biblical teachings and current events.
Officiated weddings, funerals, and baptisms for diverse congregations.
Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
Evaluated the success of ministry programs through regular assessments.
Provided pastoral counseling to individuals and families in need.
Facilitated small group discussions for spiritual development and fellowship.
Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
Managed all aspects of ministry.
Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.
Grew church membership by 170 in 10 years.
Developed and implemented an outreach program to engage with the community.
Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.