Nathan Erb
Edwardsville,IL
Summary
Professional with significant experience and readiness from 20+ years in pastoral leadership. Skilled in delivering meaningful & relevant messages, providing spiritual, emotional & personal guidance, and fostering supportive community. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring effective collaboration and responsiveness to changing needs. Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Holy Cross
08.2018 - 02.2025
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, 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 weekly worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Associate Pastor
Immanuel Lutheran
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided pastoral counseling to individuals seeking guidance on personal or relationship issues, promoting emotional well-being within the congregation.
- Managed volunteer teams for various ministries, ensuring effective use of resources and talents.
- Supported senior pastor in developing impactful sermon series, resulting in increased attendance and spiritual growth.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia elements into sermons and presentations.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
Pastor of Youth Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
07.2005 - 08.2018
- Counseled individuals and families to offer support and guidance during difficult times.
- Developed community outreach programs to foster engagement and growth.
- Implemented educational programs for enhancing spiritual knowledge and growth within congregation.
- Assisted in church administration, ensuring smooth operation of church functions.
- Managed church events to build community spirit and involvement.
- Encouraged youth participation in church activities, promoting a sense of belonging.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in local and global service to the community.
- Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels.
- Developed and implemented successful fundraising campaigns for youth events and charitable projects, rallying community support and generosity.
Education
General Pastoral Certificate - Theology And Church Leadership
Concordia Seminary
St Louis, MO12-2018
Certificate of Ordination - Theology And Church Leadership
Concordia Theological Seminary
Fort Wayne, IN05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Youth Ministry
Concordia University
River Forest, IL05-2002
Skills
- Instructional Facilitation
- Public Speaking
- Engaging Presentation Skills
- Organizational Management Skills
- Organizational Strategy
- Operations Management
- Collaborative Team Development
- Engaged Listening
- Logical Reasoning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication Skills
- Willingness to Learn and Improve
- Responsive to New Challenges
Certification
Customer Support
Customer Service
Timeline
Pastor
Holy Cross
08.2018 - 02.2025
Associate Pastor
Immanuel Lutheran
07.2018 - 07.2021
Pastor of Youth Ministry
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
07.2005 - 08.2018
General Pastoral Certificate - Theology And Church Leadership
Concordia Seminary
Certificate of Ordination - Theology And Church Leadership
Concordia Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Theology & Youth Ministry
Concordia University
National Event Management
Served in a variety of roles, for a triennial national event held by our church body, The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Responsibilities included securing and reviewing contracts for hired talent, establishing event and volunteer schedules, real-time trouble shooting, and on-site management. In addition I collaborated with other leaders to bring ideas to life that would be experienced by over 25,000 youth and adult participants, as well as manage a team of volunteers to ensure a successful, multi-day event.
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