Norman Pierce, M.Div.
Albany,GA
Summary
Dynamic Pastor and Adjunct Professor with a proven track record in curriculum creation and pastoral counseling, enhancing student engagement by 30% at Beulah Heights University. Excelled in leadership development and community service, spearheading outreach programs and fostering inclusive environments. Skilled in innovative teaching and spiritual leadership, adept at driving educational and spiritual growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Beulah Heights University
01.2023 - Current
- Taught theological, leadership, and personal development courses, providing instruction to up to 40 undergraduate students.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Led undergraduate course on world religion and developed lesson plans and research assignments to help students meet key learning objectives and goals.
- Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.
- Improved overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Pastor
The Real Church
01.2012 - Current
- 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 worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
Pastor
Divine Connection COCJ
01.2004 - 01.2012
- 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.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Planned and conducted 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.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Ministry
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA05.2025
Master of Arts - Divinity
Beulah Heights University
Atlanta, GA05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS06.2016
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS06.2015
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Creation
- Innovative Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Ministerial Communication
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral Care
- Public Speaking
- Sermon Preparation
- Mission-oriented
- Spiritual leadership
- Organizational Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Community Service
- Community Outreach
- Discipleship training
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Beulah Heights University
01.2023 - Current
Pastor
The Real Church
01.2012 - Current
Pastor
Divine Connection COCJ
01.2004 - 01.2012
Doctor of Ministry - Ministry
Beulah Heights University
Master of Arts - Divinity
Beulah Heights University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Grantham University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Grantham University
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