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Pastor LaDavian Climons

Augusta,GA

Summary

Ministry Leader with demonstrated command of facilitating small groups. Goal oriented expert with developed aptitude for conflict resolution and relationship building. Accomplished ministry leader bringing 10 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful in providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor

Lighthouse Church Of Augusta
11.2022 - Current
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Developed and cultivated professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials, civic groups and members of public, improving engagement in group activities.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.

Program Evaluator

Sandhills GNETS
06.2022 - Current
  • Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
  • Maintained high-quality evaluation standards by staying current with industry trends and continuously refining evaluation tools and techniques.
  • Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication, and resource utilization issues.
  • Developed strong relationships with program staff, leading to improved collaboration during evaluations and implementation of suggested improvements.
  • Improved program efficiency by conducting comprehensive evaluations and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developed user-friendly evaluation reports that clearly communicated findings, recommendations, and actionable insights for stakeholders.
  • Restructured procedures through coordination with compliance director to create and execute projects.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Increased stakeholder satisfaction through timely and thorough evaluations, providing valuable feedback on program performance.
  • Promoted transparency within the organization through clear communication of evaluation results to all stakeholders involved in program implementation.

Youth Pastor

Temple Of Faith Ministries
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Implemented creative solutions for generating excitement about youth ministry events using multimedia presentations, games, and live music performances.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Strengthened relationships between families and the church by hosting family-focused events and providing resources for parents.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
  • Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
08.2026

Skills

  • Leadership development
  • Shepherding
  • Discipleship
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Preaching
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Crisis management
  • Relationship Development
  • Problem Resolution
  • Individual Counseling
  • Youth ministry
  • Financial Stewardship
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Church planting background
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Goal Setting

Additional Information

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in History.

Licensed Minister

Licensed Elder

Facilitator of Men's Ministry Group

Served on the Worship Team

Founder of Lighthouse Mentoring Group for Young men

Self Published Author

Timeline

Senior Pastor

Lighthouse Church Of Augusta
11.2022 - Current

Program Evaluator

Sandhills GNETS
06.2022 - Current

Youth Pastor

Temple Of Faith Ministries
03.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

Grand Canyon University
Pastor LaDavian Climons