Michael T. Boulware
Summary
Lead Pastor offering 25 years of experience in Biblical preaching. executive leadership and spiritual formation to a growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development, pastoral care and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor: Ministry
Forest Hill Church
02.2019 - 02.2024
- Served a 6 campus church of 6000 attendees by provided executive leadership to Worship, Discipleship, Care/Counseling, Next Gen, and Campus ministry.
- Led a professional ministry staff of 75.
- In collaboration with 2 others lead pastors, oversaw the leadership of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored staff, elders, and deacons to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Collaborated with senior church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
- Implemented new discipleship programs aimed at deepening believers understanding of the Gospel, Scripture and their mission.
Campus Pastor
Forest Hill Church
05.2014 - 02.2024
- Preached regularly on Sunday mornings
- Organized weekly worship services.
- Developed strategic plans to guide the growth of the campus ministry from 80 attendees to 1000.
- Led building program for 1000 seat sanctuary, Next Gen. spaces, and offices.
- Built strong relationships with local churches and civic organizations for the betterment of local town, region, and strategic global partners .
Discipleship Pastor
Forest Hill Church
09.2004 - 06.2014
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
Associate Pastor
Mandarin Presbyterian Church
08.2000 - 09.2003
- Served a growing congregation of 1200 by expanding discipleship ministries, prayer and modern worship.
- Preached weekly in vespers service and regularly on Sunday morning.
- Taught young couples groups.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Pastor of Care and Counseling
Forest Hill Church
07.1996 - 09.2000
- Developed a churchwide care ministry focusing on lay leader training and deployment.
- Provided crisis pastoral care , offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Pastoral Intern
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
06.1993 - 06.1994
- Served a church of 5000 in a full-time 12 month internship designed to develop emerging leaders in the Presbyterian Church
- Participated in professional development opportunities focused on theological education and best practices in preaching, leadership, and pastoral care..
Education
Doctor of Ministry -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte, NC05.2018
Master of Divinity -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Charlotte, NC06.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Presbyterian College
Clinton, SC05.1991
Skills
- Preaching
- Spiritual leadership
- Ministry development
- Leadership development
- Shepherding
- Pastoral care
- Organizational leadership
- Discipleship training
- Staff leadership
- Pastoral counseling
- Mission-oriented
- Mentoring relationships
CREDENTIALS
Ordination
Evangelical Presbyterian Church: Presbytery of Central Carolinas
Certifications
National Guard: Critical Incident Debriefing
Prepare and Enrich: Premarital Counselor Training
Marriage PREP: Counselor Training
COMMUNITY AND CHURCH SERVICE
RENEW Charlotte: Board member
Ordination Committee of Forest Hill Church: Founding Chairman
For Charlotte of Union County: Member
United Faith Christian Academy: Pastoral Advisor
North Point Christian Academy: Pastoral Advisor
Candidates Committee of St Augustine Presbytery: past member
Orphan Care Ministry: Past Chair and member
Timeline
Lead Pastor: Ministry
Forest Hill Church
02.2019 - 02.2024
Campus Pastor
Forest Hill Church
05.2014 - 02.2024
Discipleship Pastor
Forest Hill Church
09.2004 - 06.2014
Associate Pastor
Mandarin Presbyterian Church
08.2000 - 09.2003
Pastor of Care and Counseling
Forest Hill Church
07.1996 - 09.2000
Pastoral Intern
Highland Park Presbyterian Church
06.1993 - 06.1994
Doctor of Ministry -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity -
Reformed Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Presbyterian College
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