Michael Rhoan
Pastor
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Passionate mission-oriented Pastor, skilled in preaching and relationship-building. Excellent experience in Pastoral and Chaplain positions. Accomplished in leading groups within the church and military. Has had great success providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating Pastoral care, building strong teams and preaching to community. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to a growing church.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Chaplain
Brighton Hospice
09.2022 - Current
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Provided spiritual guidance, emotional support and direct care to patients, family members and staff.
- Led programs such as worship, sermons, fellowship and service opportunities within care facilities.
- Officiated special services such as funerals, and nursing home services.
Chaplain Candidate
US Army Reserve
08.2020 - Current
- Experience leveraging innovative approaches to counseling, spiritual care, religious programs, and services for soldiers and their families.
- Conducted counseling for soldier and their families both on and off duty.
- One year experience appointed and excelled in a chaplain position four ranks higher than required to maintain the spiritual support of 1,200 Soldiers.
- Responded to emergency situations using crisis assessment and intervention skills.
Assimilation Pastor/Campus Pastor
Southern Hills Baptist Church
08.2020 - 09.2022
- One year experience conducting counseling meetings with all new members of a 1400 member congregation.
- Spearheaded evangelical meetings to lead the lost to Christ and help bring 100 lives to baptism in a year.
- Led programs such as a new members class, to help new people find a small group, fellowship and service opportunities.
- One year experience managing and providing care for church campus by providing 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 for the church campus across town.
- Provided pastoral care, counseling, and memorial services for church members, while holding weekly Sunday services.
- Created a volunteer leadership team of thirty members to promote growth and care of the church campus.
- Managed personal schedule with little over sight to accomplish the goal of the organization.
Combat Engineer
US Army
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Recognized as a top 10% of leaders on Fort Drum, NY
- Trained thousands of soldiers on critical Army Rappel Operations
- Coordinated the operation of building a $3,000,000 Obstacle Course to support basic training for soldiers acclimating to the US Army
- Supervised more than $500,000 in high-value equipment, maintaining zero loss record over 3 years.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land in high stress environments.
Youth Pastor
Oasis Baptist Church
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Ministered and cared for seventy teenagers.
- Planned weekly services as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built a volunteer staff of 15 members with delegated responsibilities to accomplish the organization’s vision.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians through spiritual support and trust.
Theater Manager
Regal Enterainment Group
06.2006 - 06.2014
- Held positions at five different locations, four in Las Vegas, NV and one in Jacksonville, FL.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Trinity Baptist College
Jacksonville, FL 12.2018
Master of Divinity - Homiletics
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12.2024
Skills
- Sermon Preparation
- Passionate Preacher
- Relationship Building
- Culture Creation
- Crisis Management
- Caring Shepherd
- Pastoral Counseling
- Team Builder
- Empathy
- Delegation
Accomplishments
SEND Network Endorsed Church Planter for Southern Hills Baptist Church - Green Valley Campus from August 2021 - September 2022.
Awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in 2020 for distinguished service by outstanding meritorious achievement for facilitating the building of a $3,000,000 project of an obstacle course and rappel tower.
References
Southern Hills Baptist Church - Las Vegas, NV
Executive Pastor Fred Murray
Phone: 702-286-1453
E-mail: fred@southernhillslv.com
Southern Hills Baptist Church - Las Vegas, NV
Senior Pastor Josh Teis
Phone: 702-343-3652
E-mail: pastor@southernhillslv.com
Brighton Hospice - Las Vegas, NV
Chaplain William Dossett
Phone: 925-978-3671
E-mail: wedossett@gmail.com
US Army (Reserves) - Sloan, NV Chaplain
CPT Melvin Langston
Phone: 919-696-5487
E-mail: melvin.m.langston.mil@army.mil
US Army (Active Duty)
MSG Jeff McPherson
Phone: 607-346-5182
E-mail: Cudalax205@yahoo.com
Oasis Baptist Church - Henderson, NV
Senior Pastor Aaron Flanagan
Phone: 702-467-7602
E-mail: aaron@oasislv.church
The Well Church - Henderson, NV
Senior Pastor Steve Witt
Phone: 615-499-0030
E-mail: steve@thewellvegas.org
Timeline
Hospice Chaplain
Brighton Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Chaplain Candidate
US Army Reserve
08.2020 - Current
Assimilation Pastor/Campus Pastor
Southern Hills Baptist Church
08.2020 - 09.2022
Combat Engineer
US Army
06.2014 - 08.2020
Youth Pastor
Oasis Baptist Church
06.2012 - 06.2014
Theater Manager
Regal Enterainment Group
06.2006 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Trinity Baptist College
Master of Divinity - Homiletics
Liberty University
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