Pastor Adam Burruss
Greenville,TX
Summary
Mission-driven Outreach Pastor with more than 10 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Pastor
Victory Life Church Of East Texas
04.2018 - 12.2023
- Expanded the outreach ministry by developing and implementing strategic plans for community engagement.
- Built strong connections within the community through organizing regular events, fostering relationships with local organizations, and providing resources for those in need.
- Collaborated with church leadership to create a vision and mission statement for the outreach department, aligning its goals with overall church objectives.
- Developed and managed a diverse team of volunteers, creating a supportive environment that encouraged personal growth and fostered effective teamwork.
- Preached once or twice a month. Strategized for church growth development. Organized outreach and special events.
Senior Pastor
Place Of Freedom Church
05.2015 - 01.2019
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral coaching sessions and personalized guidance.
- Strengthened community outreach efforts by implementing targeted programs, resulting in increased local impact and visibility.
- Managed delegated authority. While working with church leadership as a team. In order to execute strategies to maintain over all health of the Church.
- Organized weekly staff meetings in order to manage resources as well as schedule upcoming church events.
- Systematically studied the scriptures and preached messages that ignite personal growth and a desire for Godly character.
- Regularly taught or preached on the beatitudes and apologetics of Christ. As well as go through the old testament and new. While cross referencing and rightly dividing the word of truth.
- Taught and preached on the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. As well as the baptism of the Holy Spirit regularly.
- Overseen the congregation with diligence and sincerity.
- Put discipleship classes in place with-in the church. Sunday school classes. Also managed and hosted a Celebrate Recovery Class every Tuesday night.
Worship Leader /Pastoral Assistant
New Life Church Of God
02.2013 - 03.2016
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia elements and diverse musical styles in worship services.
- Collaborated with pastors and ministry leaders to develop cohesive and spiritually enriching worship experiences.
- Developed a vibrant volunteer worship team by providing ongoing mentorship, training, and support for team members.
- Streamlined rehearsal processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved performance quality during services.
- Assisted the Sr. Pastor with oversight of the church congregation. As well as working with him hand in hand maintaining momentum.
- Filled into preach periodically usually once or twice a month. Helped with altar calls and baptisms.
- Fostered spiritual growth among team members by facilitating regular Bible studies, prayer meetings, and group discussions.
Church Youth Leader
Ardis Heights Baptist Church
02.2009 - 04.2011
- Developed strong connections with youth members by organizing engaging and interactive group activities.
- Mentored young individuals on personal and spiritual growth, resulting in an increase in overall youth group participation.
- Coordinated mission trips for the church''s youth group, providing valuable community service experiences.
- Organized weekly Bible study sessions to foster a deeper understanding of religious teachings among youth members.
- Collaborated with fellow church leaders to create programs targeting specific needs within the congregation''s youth population.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate's Degree In Theology
North Texas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX05.2019
Skills
- Discipleship Training
- Sermon Preparation
- Biblical Knowledge
- Small Group Facilitation
- Community Engagement
- Evangelism Expert
- Mission Trips
- Local Missions (Food Pantry etc)
- Church Growth Development
Certification
Ministry License - Recieved in May of 2019, through the state of Texas.
Timeline
Outreach Pastor
Victory Life Church Of East Texas
04.2018 - 12.2023
Senior Pastor
Place Of Freedom Church
05.2015 - 01.2019
Worship Leader /Pastoral Assistant
New Life Church Of God
02.2013 - 03.2016
Church Youth Leader
Ardis Heights Baptist Church
02.2009 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Associate's Degree In Theology
North Texas Theological Seminary
Ministry License - Recieved in May of 2019, through the state of Texas.
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