Marcus Lawson
Hurst,TX
Summary
Experienced Senior Pastor skilled in sermon delivery and community outreach. Expertise in fostering spiritual growth and enhancing congregational engagement through innovative programs. Proven track record in pastoral care, church administration, and mentoring emerging leaders. Capable of managing church operations and delivering transformative sermons that strengthen community connections and promote outreach initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
DFW Region, TX
07.2002 - 07.2025
- Delivered inspiring sermons that engaged and motivated congregation members.
- Guided church through transitional seasons of ministry, delivering impactful sermons and fostering meaningful discussions.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support for individuals and families.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Led weekly Bible study sessions to enhance scripture comprehension.
- Facilitated Bible study classes on a weekly basis for youth group members.
- Mentored junior pastors and church leaders to enhance their ministry skills.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Coordinated community outreach programs, strengthening support networks for local families.
- Organized special events to foster community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Developed educational materials for church programs and workshops.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Led initiatives to connect church members with local community needs and resources.
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Coordinated pastoral staff schedules, duties, and responsibilities.
- Oversaw church administration, ensuring efficient management of daily operations.
- Oversaw daily operations of church ministries, enhancing program effectiveness and member engagement.
- Managed all office operations including staff hiring, training, scheduling, payroll.
- Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.
- Participated in regular continuing education programs related to ministry topics.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Maintained records of baptisms, marriages, funerals, membership rolls.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Optimized the church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Coordinated with the stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Organized mission trips both domestically and abroad for church groups.
- Led team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
- Devised and implemented congregational membership expansion tactics.
- Drafted articles and delivered speeches to share information about religious issues.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services and healthcare professionals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industry And Technology
East Texas State University
Commerce, TX05-1990
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design Technology
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX12-1987
Skills
- sermon delivery
- scripture interpretation
- pastoral care
- community outreach
- program planning
- Church management
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
07.2002 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Industry And Technology
East Texas State University
Associate of Applied Science - Drafting & Design Technology
College of The Mainland