Proven track record of compassionate pastoral care, spiritual leadership, and expertise in cultivating and shepherding the community. A strong background of fostering strong community connections, effectively managing church operations, and motivating others to deeper spiritual maturity, successfully providing disciple-making opportunities, welcoming new members, and preaching.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Discipleship
Providence Bible Church
Culpeper, VA
06.2019 - Current
Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for spiritual growth.
Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Established a ministry culture by fostering open communication channels and equipping, encouraging, and empowering volunteers to realize their ideas.
Cultivated a positive environment that boosted overall team morale.
Provided ad hoc pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Oversaw the administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Enhanced the congregation's spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout the community.
Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
Truck Driver and Dispatcher
McLane Mid-Atlantic Distribution Co.
Falmouth, VA
10.1988 - 06.2019
Used a computer-GPS interface to track multiple deliveries
Managed the driver workforce to ensure timely route dispatches and deliveries
Assembled and verified the completeness of route paperwork
Safely navigate large vehicles in urban and suburban areas.
Performing to the employer's standards in a non-centralized location (minimal direct supervision).
Established and maintained excellent customer relationships with non-English and English-first people.
Assistant Manager
Consumer Value Stores CVS
San Bernardino, California
01.1984 - 01.1988
Supervise shifts of up to eight people.
Inventory control, i.e. ordering, rotating stock, receiving, and controlling overstock.
Paperwork, including, but not limited to, staffing reports to determine man hours needed to cover shifts, deposits, and reconcile cash drawer balances.
Handled large sums of money.
Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts.
Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting the contents of the cash register.
Handled all customer relations issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policies.
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items.
Educated customers about the brand to incite excitement about the company's mission and values.
Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve the store's efficiency.
Resolved all customer complaints in a professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction.
Founder
Great OutDoor Endeavors
Culpeper, VA
01.2009 - Current
Plan, lead, and coordinate spiritual-growth events for groups.
Responsible for transportation, and all fees and permits for each outing.
Developed the teaching focus and curriculum for the events.
Elder
Mountain View Community Church
Culpeper, Virginia
01.2011 - 01.2015
Pastoral care for a 500 member congregation.
Oversaw and coordinated multiple events and trips.
Jointly responsible for planning future capital outlays.
Public speaking.
Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
Pastoral Leadership Team
Soul Purpose Church
Bealeton, Virginia
01.2004 - 01.2005
Shared responsibility for the care of a 100 person congregation
Public speaking.
Assisted in providing direction and planning for future growth and capital outlays.
Instructor
Champions Homeschool Coop
Culpeper, VA
08.2024 - 05.2025
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Enhanced student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
Utilized multimedia resources to enrich the learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
Education
Master of Christian Ministry - Christian Discipleship
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Religion
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01.2013
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Tech. City of Industry
01.1986
Associate of Arts - Economics
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA
01.1981
Skills
Focused listening proficiency
Teachable
Available
Skilled problem solver
Strong interpersonal skills
Technologically proficient
Proven leadership ability
Consistently reliable
Accomplishments
18 years Driver of the Year finalist
26 years Perfect Attendance
Over 650,000 safe-driving miles
Timeline
Instructor
Champions Homeschool Coop
08.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Discipleship
Providence Bible Church
06.2019 - Current
Elder
Mountain View Community Church
01.2011 - 01.2015
Founder
Great OutDoor Endeavors
01.2009 - Current
Pastoral Leadership Team
Soul Purpose Church
01.2004 - 01.2005
Truck Driver and Dispatcher
McLane Mid-Atlantic Distribution Co.
10.1988 - 06.2019
Assistant Manager
Consumer Value Stores CVS
01.1984 - 01.1988
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering Technology
DeVry Institute of Tech. City of Industry
Associate of Arts - Economics
San Bernardino Valley College
Master of Christian Ministry - Christian Discipleship