Michael Stephenson
ANTLERS,Oklahoma
Summary
Seasoned professional experienced in providing spiritual leadership to diverse individuals. Proficient in preparing and delivering dynamic sermons and offering pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations while developing programs for ministry growth and outreach.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
1st Assembly of God
Antlers , Oklahoma
2020.12 - 2024.09
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Created and maintained a budget for all church activities.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Assisted in recruiting new volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Served full time as Youth Minister while also assuming the role of Senior Pastor.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging church leaders.
- Led church into new ministry seasons with engaging sermons and impactful discussions.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Conducted religious ceremonies such as communion, baptisms, weddings and funerals.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
Youth Pastor
1st Assembly of God
Antlers , Oklahoma
2018.07 - 2024.09
- Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
- Developed and implemented weekly worship services for teenagers.
- Planned special recognition ceremonies for graduating seniors from the congregation's high school ministries program.
- Coordinated summer camps and other recreational activities.
- Assisted in coordinating special events such as holiday parties, concerts.
Evangelist
Self
Clayton , Oklahoma
2006.04 - 2024.06
- Maintained an active presence on social media platforms for evangelism purposes.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
- Prepared sermon outlines and lesson plans for weekly worship services.
Senior Pastor
Rhome Assembly Of God
Rhome , Texas
1999.06 - 2006.04
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Offered guidance during difficult times of transition or crisis situations.
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
Youth Pastor
Central Assembly of God Church
Greenville , Texas
1992.07 - 1999.07
- Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
- Organized mission trips and retreats for students.
- Counseled teens on life issues such as relationships, peer pressure, and self-esteem.
- Developed and implemented weekly worship services for teenagers.
- Maintained regular communication with parents of youth members.
Associate Pastor
Central Assembly of God
Greenville , Texas
1996.01 - 1999.06
- Provided pastoral care for members of the congregation, including counseling, visitation and prayer.
- Attended conferences or workshops related to pastoral development or religious studies.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
Hospital Chaplain
Presbyterian Hospital
Greenville , Texas
1992.07 - 1999.06
- Provided spiritual support to patients, families and staff.
- Facilitated grief counseling sessions with individuals and groups.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes for terminally ill patients and their families.
Education
Ordination - Pastoral Ministry
Global University
Springfield, MO2005-06
Skills
- Shepherding
- Counseling
- Biblical Knowledge
- Preaching
- Sermon development
- Grief support background
- Inspirational leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Decision-Making
- Teaching
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Trumpet player
- Fisherman
Certification
- Ordained Minister
Foster and Adoptive Parent
- Adoptive parent of 7 children
- Foster parent to over 20
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
1st Assembly of God
2020.12 - 2024.09
Youth Pastor
1st Assembly of God
2018.07 - 2024.09
Evangelist
Self
2006.04 - 2024.06
Senior Pastor
Rhome Assembly Of God
1999.06 - 2006.04
Associate Pastor
Central Assembly of God
1996.01 - 1999.06
Youth Pastor
Central Assembly of God Church
1992.07 - 1999.07
Hospital Chaplain
Presbyterian Hospital
1992.07 - 1999.06
Ordination - Pastoral Ministry
Global University
- Ordained Minister
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