Michael Loper
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic spiritual leader with extensive experience at Dennis Chapel Baptist Church, excelling in community outreach and crisis management. Proven ability to empower congregants through engaging sermons and individual counseling, fostering personal growth and unity. Skilled in strategic leadership and active listening, resulting in increased membership and meaningful community impact.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Reverend
Dennis Chapel Baptist Church
10.2024 - Current
- Oversaw church-wide initiatives focused on social justice issues like poverty or homelessness, empowering congregants to be agents of change.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Associate Minister
Greater Tree of Life
04.2016 - 07.2024
- Oversaw church-wide initiatives focused on social justice issues like poverty or homelessness, empowering congregants to be agents of change.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage meaningful dialogue about faith-related topics among attendees.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Associate Minister
Greater New Life Northern Campus
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Oversaw church-wide initiatives focused on social justice issues like poverty or homelessness, empowering congregants to be agents of change.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Associate Minister
Greater New Life South Campus
11.2012 - 07.2016
- Oversaw church-wide initiatives focused on social justice issues like poverty or homelessness, empowering congregants to be agents of change.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Forest, MS06-2007
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Media relations
- Crisis management
- Leadership development
- Teaching
- Public speaking
- Sermon preparation
- Spiritual leadership
- Spiritual guidance
- Preaching
- Officiating
- Community service
- Congregational care
- Individual counseling
- Spiritual instruction
- Shepherding
- Pastoral counseling
- Time management
- Discipleship training
- Organizational skills
- Biblical Knowledge
- Active listening
- Mission planning
- Religious education
- Religious leadership
Timeline
Reverend
Dennis Chapel Baptist Church
10.2024 - Current
Associate Minister
Greater Tree of Life
04.2016 - 07.2024
Associate Minister
Greater New Life Northern Campus
01.2014 - 07.2016
Associate Minister
Greater New Life South Campus
11.2012 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
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