Hi, I’m
Rev. Dr. Laurie McCaulley
HUNTSVILLE,AL
Summary
Seasoned ordained minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America offering 10 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing the Kingdom of God. 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
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CPCA General Assembly
CPCA School of Continuing Education Coordinator
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Serve as one of the advisors to Presbytery/Presbytery Committees on Ministry and ministerial candidates regarding CPCA Educational Programs and Program requirements.
- Evaluated education programs for the denomination to include recommending acceptable ministerial certification programs and alternative education programs.
- As Coordinator, a member of the CPCA Education Advisory Counsel.
- Make recommendations to the General Assembly Executive Board (GAEB) and General Assembly on SCE Programs and operations.
- Work directly with Presbytery Committee on Ministries and their candidates on recognizing and defining their ministerial call.
- Supply advice on suitable institutions of learning, colleges, universities, and seminaries best suited to prepare the candidate for their Ministerial Calling.
- Encourage and recommend that ministerial candidates/students to meet with their faculty advisors as they matriculate through their elected program of study.
- May teach online and in-person classes as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Huntsville Presbytery
Ordained Minister
05.2019 - Current
Job overview
- An ordained minister in good standing with the Huntsville Presbytery, of the Alabama Synod.
- Currently hold or have served in the following positions: The School of Continuing Education Coordinator for the Alabama Synod of the CPCA School of Continuing Education, for the Huntsville Presbytery, of the Alabama Synod in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America
- Stated Supply Pastor,
- Sunday School Teacher
- Member of the Select Committee on Memorial Committee for 3 years, recently appointed the chair.
- ·Willingness to be an ambassador in the community by active participation in Presbytery, ministerial fellowships, and other ecumenical activities.
- Civic disciple by interacting with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and like minded groups
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and holy communion.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Madkin Chapel CPCA
Associate Minister
06.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Interacted with the local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Willingness to be a community ambassador by actively participating in Presbytery, ministerial fellowships, and other ecumenical activities.
- Civic disciple by interacting with the local community and building relationships with civic organizations and like-minded groups.
- ·Authored sermons, speeches, and other religious materials.
- ·Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the stages of faith development and the importance of holistic education.
- Led programs such as worship, Sunday School, fellowship, and other service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Raised congregational awareness of the needs of the community
- Demonstrated commitment to continued learning/professional development.
- Sunday School Teacher
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and communion.
Designing Women God's Way
Startup Founder
03.2008 - Current
Job overview
- Created organization's mission and vision statements.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Developed program for small group discussions, the participant will learn how to be braided with God in their current circumstances and in spite of their past they are “women of worth.”
- Created an atmosphere where it is safe to talk honestly, confidentially and biblically about real life experiences.
- Encouraged, listened and equipped each participant to know God as Abba Father.
Education
Huntsville Bible CollegeHuntsville, AL
Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Leadership
05.2022
University Overview
- Dean's List
- 3.74 GPA
- Dissertation: THE PASSING OF THE LEADERSHIP BATON: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE ELEMENTS THAT INFLUENCE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSISTION OF LEADERSHIP IN FOUR BLACK CHURCHES IN THE URBAN AREAS OF MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA
Huntsville Bible CollegeHuntsville, AL
Master of Ministry from Ministry
05.2018
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Study Abroad: Missions in Cuba
- 3.74 GPA
Huntsville Bible CollegeHuntsville, AL
Bachelor of Arts from Pastoral Care
05.2015
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Sermons Preparation
- Needs Awareness
- Spiritual Guidance
- Congregational Care
- Community Outreach Programs
- Bible Studies
- Worship Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Social Perceptiveness
- Administrative Leadership
- Religious Education
Timeline
CPCA School of Continuing Education Coordinator
CPCA General Assembly
08.2022 - Current
Ordained Minister
Huntsville Presbytery
05.2019 - Current
Associate Minister
Madkin Chapel CPCA
06.2018 - Current
Startup Founder
Designing Women God's Way
03.2008 - Current
Huntsville Bible College
Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Leadership
Huntsville Bible College
Master of Ministry from Ministry
Huntsville Bible College
Bachelor of Arts from Pastoral Care