Paul Sweat
Summary
Seasoned Missions pastor offering 11 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Missions Pastor
Hibernia Baptist Church
08.2011 - 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
- Oversaw $300,000 missions budget
- Started an ESL ministry that grew to over 50 international students
- Organized trained and led mission trips foreign and domestic
Missionary
International Mission Board, SBC
12.2009 - 07.2011
- Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
- Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
- Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
- Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.
- Collaborated with other missionaries to strategize, plan, and execute successful mission trips throughout various regions worldwide.
- Volunteered in overseas locations and in various roles.
- Mentored local leaders, fostering their growth and empowering them to take on greater responsibilities within the community.
- Established mission partnerships in [Location] to support outreach efforts.
- Presented mission-related topics at conferences to raise awareness and build networks.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
- Participated in various outreach programs.
Locomotive Machinist / Electrician
Florida East Coast Railroad
03.1990 - 08.2009
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repair projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Repaired or replaced worn-out locomotive components including bearings gears seals valves shafts brakes engines.
- Provided mentorship to junior machinists, fostering professional growth while improving overall team performance levels.
- Stayed current on industry trends by attending workshops, conferences, and trade shows related to locomotive manufacturing technologies.
- Enhanced locomotive performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensured safe working conditions by strictly adhering to industry regulations and company safety policies.
- Reduced equipment downtime through consistent preventative maintenance and timely repairs.
Aviation Electrician's Mate
US Navy
03.1986 - 03.1990
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Achieved E5 rank and CDI licensing.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
Jacksonville, FL08.2012
Skills
- Preaching
- Teaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral Care
- Mission-oriented
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Volunteer Management
- Shepherding
- Officiating
- Operations Management
- Individual Counseling
Certification
Ordained SBC minister
Appointed SBC missionary
Intermediate Spanish speaker
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Missions Pastor
Hibernia Baptist Church
08.2011 - Current
Missionary
International Mission Board, SBC
12.2009 - 07.2011
Locomotive Machinist / Electrician
Florida East Coast Railroad
03.1990 - 08.2009
Aviation Electrician's Mate
US Navy
03.1986 - 03.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Theology And Ministry
Jacksonville Baptist Theological Seminary
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