Mitch Young
Laurel,MD.
Summary
Dynamic pastor with extensive experience at Maryland City Baptist Church, excelling in sermon preparation and community outreach. Proven ability to engage congregations and foster spiritual growth through effective communication and leadership development. Successfully organized impactful events, enhancing community connections and providing spiritual support to diverse groups.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Maryland City Baptist Church
Laurel, Maryland
05.2007 - Current
- Facilitated weekly worship services, delivering engaging sermons to enhance congregation participation.
- Provided spiritual counseling and support for church members facing challenges.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to strengthen local relationships.
- Organized mission trips, leading vacation Bible schools, revivals, free markets, and park evangelism events.
- Executed various community events including block parties, movie nights, and harvest festivals.
- Planned and directed Kids' Day Camps for children to have safe, fun activities during the summer, while having the opportunity to share the gospel of Jesus with them.
- had the privilege of planning and carrying out backyard Bible clubs.
- Implemented Thanksgiving events for community connection and gratitude.
- Associate Pastor, 2000–2007, First Baptist Church of Savage.
- Associate Pastor, 1995–2000, Hope Baptist Church.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Theological Studies
Southern Seminary
Louisville, KYSkills
- Sermon preparation and preaching
- Spiritual counseling and care
- Event coordination and planning
- Community outreach and service
- Bible study and spiritual instruction
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership development and mentoring
- Team building and discipleship training
- Youth ministry and engagement
- Worship planning and facilitation
- Disaster response initiatives
- Grief and marriage counseling
- Small group leadership and facilitation
- Prayer leadership and spiritual teaching
Affiliations
- I ENJOY WALKS, MOVIES, SEEING LOCAL ATTRACTIONS, GOING TO CHRISTIAN CONCERTS, CONFERENCES, EATING OUT WITH FRIENDS, AND FAMILY.
- I HAVE FIVE GROWN CHILDREN THAT LIVE THROUGHOUT THE STATE, WITH TWELVE GRAND CHILDREN, WITH THE OLDEST BEING IN HER FIRST YEAR IN COLLEGE, AND THE YOUNGEST IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
- I AM CURRENTLY WIDOWED, I WAS THE CARE TAKER OF MY WIFE WHO BATTLED OVARIAN CANCER 2017-12.11.21
- NOW THAT I HAVE BEEN REMINDED OF THE BREVITY OF TIME, I ENJOY SPENDING TIME WITH MY LORD, THANKING THE LORD FOR MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
- JAMES 2:23
- AND THE SCRIPTURE WAS FULFILLED THAT SAYS, "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS," AND HE WAS CALLED GOD'S FRIEND.
Certification
- DEACON ORDINATION CERTIFICATE 1984 (TENTATIVELY)
- PASTOR ORDINATION CERTIFICATE 1990 (TENTATIVELY)
Timeline
Pastor
Maryland City Baptist Church
05.2007 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Theological Studies
Southern Seminary