RENARD D. ALLEN JR.
Brookville
Summary
Dynamic preacher-pastor with expertise in impactful preaching and visionary leadership. Proven ability in sermon preparation and engaging diverse audiences. Demonstrated success in leading significant church growth and driving community engagement. Strong commitment to evangelism, social justice, and community transformation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Advisor
Fortis College
Centerville
01.2025 - Current
- Increased student show rate to 80% by implementing effective outreach strategies in the first quarter.
- Recruited, screened, and guided prospective students through admissions processes to ensure successful enrollment.
- Supported students throughout career-based learning program to enhance engagement and completion.
Senior Pastor
The New Life Experience
Dayton
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated Blessings For You Holiday Food and Gift Giveaways, serving over 225 families at local shelters during Thanksgiving and Christmas.
- Delivered impactful sermons that inspired congregational growth and spiritual development.
- Led urban Christian movement focused on sharing gospel and mission of Jesus Christ in city center; advocated for justice, economic empowerment, community restoration, and equity throughout Miami Valley.
- Oversaw community outreach programs to promote engagement and support local needs.
- Led staff meetings to foster collaboration and align church goals with mission.
Senior Pastor
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Dayton
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Welcomed over 300 new parishioners/converts.
- Drove 60% growth in overall church income and doubled scholarship funds within first year, increasing financial support for youth programs.
- Spearheaded rebranding efforts, strengthening church identity and expanding community outreach.
- Directed $250,000 in renovations to modernize facilities and improve usability.
- Implemented Vision 20/20, achieving early mortgage payoff seven years ahead of schedule.
- Created Faith Discovery Zone, boosting K-12 discipleship program engagement and fostering spiritual development.
- Coordinated community events supporting local causes, including Healing for Holidays concert.
- Executive Produced live recording turned CD project, "Jesus For You."
Executive Pastor
First Institutional Baptist Church
Phoenix
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Managed $2 million annual budget and led Pastoral Leadership Team in strategic planning for churchwide initiatives, aligning resources with mission.
- Devised strategic giving campaign 'FIBC Debt Free in 2015,' enabling early payoff at Hope Center.
- Oversaw 18 employees and collaborated with governance council to establish contract policies that enhanced operational transparency.
- Co-designed new church website, improving digital engagement and outreach effectiveness.
Executive Director
San Francisco Students Back on Track
San Francisco
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Supervised interfaith-sponsored 501c3 after-school program, delivering individualized tutoring to over 80 children annually, enhancing educational support.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteer tutors, ensuring alignment with program goals and effectively reporting outcomes to stakeholders.
- Processed payroll and orchestrated public relations initiatives such as the REACH fundraising campaign, which increased annual income from $150,000 to $250,000.
- Expanded program through targeted marketing strategies, including website creation, increasing community engagement and program visibility.
- Enhanced academic performance and self-esteem of over 80% of enrolled students.
- Monitored program effectiveness and communicated results to board of directors and families.
- Facilitated connections between volunteers and students in K-12 settings.
Assistant to Pastor
Third Baptist Church
San Francisco
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Supported Pastor in delivering spiritual guidance and overseeing administrative tasks for community of 750 families.
- Facilitated communication between church staff and congregation members.
- Coordinated scheduling for events and meetings within the church community.
- Assisted in organizing community outreach programs and volunteer activities.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Theology and Community Engagement
Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia05-2024
Master of Divinity -
San Francisco Theological Seminary
San Anselmo, California05-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GeorgiaSkills
- Preaching & Pastoral Care
- Team & Visionary Leadership
- Strategic & Budget planning
- Community & Digital Outreach
- Cross-cultural communication
- Admissions Strategy
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Licensed to Preach the Gospel, New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas, 2000
- Ordained to the work of The Gospel Ministry, New Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, San Antonio, Texas, 2005
- Children's Defense Fund Freedom School Program Director, National Training, 05/01/11
Accomplishments
- Best Dressed Award, James Madison High School, 2003
- Martin Luther King Jr. International Scholar, Morehouse College, 2006
- UPS Community Service Scholarship, Morehouse College, 2007
- David S. Esler Award in Homiletics for Most Outstanding Student Preacher, 2014
- Rev. Renard D. Allen Jr. Day in the City of Dayton, Dayton Branch of NAACP, 2021
- Inducted into Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel Distinguished Board of Preachers, 2022
- Champions of Sickle Cell Community Leadership Champion Award, 2023
Preaching And Missionary Highlights
Congregation Emanu-El, Christian/Jewish Interfaith MLK Service, 2011, 2013, Pastors and Minister's Conference of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, 2010, 2014, Citywide Dr. MLK Jr. Celebration & Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser, San Antonio, TX, 2006, Citywide Revival, San Antonio, Texas, 2003, National Baptist Youth Convention, (NBCA INC.), Mobile, Alabama, Louisville, Kentucky, 2002, 2004, National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Inc., Late Night Service Preacher, Cincinnati, Ohio, 2017, Eulogist, National Homegoing Service for Dr. R. L. White Jr., 2023, 1st Place Scholarship Recipient, National J. Louis Brown Oratory Contest, Nassau, Bahamas, 2003, Guest Presenter/Panelist - Oxford Conclave on Global Ethics: The Collaborative University, University of Oxford, Oxford, England, 2006, Guest Preacher, Queenstown, South Africa, 2005, Guest Preacher - Volgeweh Gospel, U.S. Ramstein Air Base, Rheinstein, Germany, 2001
Community - Civic Leadership And Engagement
- Member, Executive Board of San Francisco NAACP, 2011-2014
- Member, Dayton Foundation Mass Shooting Compensatory Advisory Committee, 2019-2020
- Chairman, Dayton NAACP Chairman of Religious Affairs, 2021-2024
- Founder, Leader, Dayton Ministers United for Social Change, also known as The Clergy Huddle, 2020-Current
Timeline
Admissions Advisor
Fortis College
01.2025 - Current
Senior Pastor
The New Life Experience
01.2024 - Current
Senior Pastor
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
01.2016 - 01.2024
Executive Pastor
First Institutional Baptist Church
08.2014 - 06.2016
Executive Director
San Francisco Students Back on Track
01.2011 - 07.2014
Assistant to Pastor
Third Baptist Church
08.2010 - 07.2014
Ph.D. - Public Theology and Community Engagement
Hampton University
Master of Divinity -
San Francisco Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Religion
Morehouse College