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Rev. Dr. Mike Griffin

Rev. Dr. Mike Griffin

GRASS VALLEY

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience in preaching and teaching at Sierra Presbyterian Church. Skilled in relationship building and strategic planning, I have successfully developed church, community, and campus-based ministries and revitalized church health initiatives, fostering community engagement and discipleship. My passion for coaching empowers others to achieve their spiritual potential and make a lasting Kingdom impact.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

Sierra Presbyterian Church
04.2013 - Current

Preaching, teaching, leadership of staff, discipling/mentoring, pastoral care for congregation members, missional engagement in the community particular at the local high school campus.

Pastoral Leader

Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Nevada County
09.2022 - Current

Regular talks focused on evangelism and discipleship, Student Leadership Team Development, evangelistic outreach, coaching Cross Country and Track and Field,

Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach

Nevada Union High School
05.2022 - Current

Development and support of team culture, regular communication and goal-setting sessions, planning workouts and coaching athletes at practice and during meets.

Associate Pastor for Congregational Life

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa
07.2003 - 03.2013

Preaching, teaching, Leadership of a significant (52 group) small group network, Facilitated Alpha Courses and other Core Discipleship Classes on Spiritual Disciplines & Spiritual Gifts.

Associate Pastor for Youth/Young Adult Ministries

Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church
09.1999 - 07.2003

Leadership of Youth and Young Adult ministries, Preaching, Teaching, outreach onto local middle school and high school campuses.

Church Health Coordinator

Evangelical Presbyterian Church
06.2021 - Current

Leadership of Refocus/Church Revitalization Weekends, Evangelism Workshops, Ongoing coaching of pastors and church leaders, Support for Transitional Pastors.

Education

Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) - Helping People Grow Through Experiences of Loss

Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
06-2015

Masters of Divinity (M. Div.) - General Pastoral Education

Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA
06-1999

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

California State University Chico
Chico, CA
06-1995

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Communication (Preaching/Teaching/Writing)
  • Coaching
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Development
  • Discipleship/Evangelism/Outreach
  • Influencing others for Kingdom Impact

Timeline

Pastoral Leader

Fellowship of Christian Athletes-Nevada County
09.2022 - Current

Assistant Cross Country & Track Coach

Nevada Union High School
05.2022 - Current

Church Health Coordinator

Evangelical Presbyterian Church
06.2021 - Current

Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

Sierra Presbyterian Church
04.2013 - Current

Associate Pastor for Congregational Life

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa
07.2003 - 03.2013

Associate Pastor for Youth/Young Adult Ministries

Pacific Beach Presbyterian Church
09.1999 - 07.2003

Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) - Helping People Grow Through Experiences of Loss

Fuller Theological Seminary

Masters of Divinity (M. Div.) - General Pastoral Education

Fuller Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

California State University Chico
Rev. Dr. Mike Griffin