Matthew McFarlin
Knightdale,NC
Summary
Seasoned Lead Pastor offering 7 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Ray Of Hope Christian Center
06.2016 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Church Administrator
Ray Of Hope Christian Center
07.2009 - 06.2016
- Created and updated membership rosters, church documents and basic reports.
- Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
- Published, printed and mailed informative, prayerful newsletters to church members and leadership team.
- Greeted visitors, callers and members of congregation courteously and promptly.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Music
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12.2012
Skills
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Spiritual Leadership
- Youth Ministry
- Organizational Leadership
- Congregational Care
- Public Speaking
- Pastoral Counseling
- Biblical Stewardship
Accomplishments
Increased congregational participation during the Covid-19 pandemic
Established solid presence in community
Increased church internet presence
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Ray Of Hope Christian Center
06.2016 - Current
Church Administrator
Ray Of Hope Christian Center
07.2009 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Divinity
Shaw University
Bachelor of Arts - Music
North Carolina State University
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