Paul Body
Jefferson,TX
Summary
Accomplished Senior Pastor with a proven track record at TrueLight Ministries, enhancing church growth by 150% through strategic planning and leadership development. Skilled in pastoral care and public speaking, I excel in fostering spiritual growth and community engagement. Demonstrates exceptional organizational leadership and a deep commitment to multicultural sensitivity and inclusivity. Mission-driven Pastor with more than 41 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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
TrueLight Ministries
10.2019 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
Senior Pastor
Colliers Chapel Baptist Church
08.2014 - 10.2019
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the church, welcoming diverse perspectives and backgrounds while cultivating unity around shared faith values.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Directed special events such as weddings or funerals with sensitivity to individual needs while upholding religious traditions unique to each situation.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Elevated congregation engagement by developing thought-provoking sermons and promoting open discussions.
- Ensured effective communication across all levels of church operations by implementing streamlined systems for information dissemination among staff and volunteers.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
- Increased church membership by 150%.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
Senior Pastor
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
08.2008 - 08.2014
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan master calendar of events.
- Increased church membership by 200%.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Education
Religion
Bishop College
Dallas, TXAssociate of Arts - Theology
Universal Ministries
Milford, IL09.2008
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Congregational care
- Officiating
- Public Speaking
- Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Biblical Knowledge
- Discipleship training
- Crisis Management
- Sermon Preparation
- Organizational Management
- Sermon writing
- Preaching Excellence
- Biblically based
- Spiritual cultivation
- Financial Stewardship
- Shepherding
- Grief support
- Grief counseling
- Leadership Development
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Spiritual leadership
- Operations Management
- Pastoral counseling
- Volunteer Management
- Mission-oriented
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Church growth strategies
- Fundraising expertise
- Prayer leadership
- Disciple-making
- Spiritual instruction
- Crisis Intervention
- Worship Leading
- Youth ministry
- Children's ministry
- Staff Leadership
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Licensed Preacher - 1976
- Ordained Minister - 1983
Timeline
Senior Pastor
TrueLight Ministries
10.2019 - Current
Senior Pastor
Colliers Chapel Baptist Church
08.2014 - 10.2019
Senior Pastor
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
08.2008 - 08.2014
Religion
Bishop College
Associate of Arts - Theology
Universal Ministries
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