Rev Dr Rodger J Harris
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Senior Pastor at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, adept in spiritual care and strategic leadership. Excelled in crisis management and emotional guidance, significantly enhancing congregation's spiritual growth. Spearheaded community outreach, demonstrating inspirational leadership. Proficient in teaching and preparing weekly sermons, fostering strong community and church relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
09.2006 - 12.2023
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- 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.
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
04.2007 - 11.2022
- Provided comprehensive case management services, ensuring timely progress towards clients'' vocational objectives.
- Tracked client progress and maintained detailed case records using appropriate documentation systems, ensuring accurate reporting and accountability.
- Monitored school progress with assigned teachers and guidance counselor.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
Assistant to the Pastor
Emmanuel Baptist Church
09.1999 - 09.2022
- Developed volunteer teams by recruiting, training, and supporting dedicated individuals for various ministries within the church.
- Initiated creative solutions to address challenges faced by the congregation or individual members needing support.
- Liaised with local organizations to develop partnerships for community outreach initiatives benefiting both parties involved.
- Lead ministry team in local and foreign missions. Crop walk and hosting Interfaith Hospitality network
- Lead team to Rwanda short mission trip with American Baptist of NJ
Associate Minister
Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church
09.2002 - 09.2007
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Education
Doctorate of Ministry - Transformational Preaching
Payne Theological Seminary
Wilberforce, OH05-2023
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
New York Theological Seminary
New York, NY05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Kean University
Union, NJ05.1995
Skills
- Teaching
- Strategic Leadership
- Spiritual Care
- Emotional Guidance
- Preaching
- Crisis management
- Grief support
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Inspirational leadership
Accomplishments
- Developed and introduced Adopt local school program to increase engagement and service within community. The Mt.Hermon church is officially recognized by Irvington Board of Ed as an official partner with the Chancellor Elementary.
- Black Theology and Leadership Institute 2015 Fellow Princeton Theological seminary
Certification
- Ordained Minister of the Gospel July 1999 by North Jersey District Missionary Baptist Association/ National Baptist Convention USA
- Ordination Recognized and Endorsed by American Baptist Churches USA July1999
- Licensed to preach June 1996 by Calvary Baptist Church
Timeline
Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Essex County Juvenile Detention Center
04.2007 - 11.2022
Senior Pastor
Mt. Hermon Baptist Church
09.2006 - 12.2023
Associate Minister
Peaceful Zion Missionary Baptist Church
09.2002 - 09.2007
Assistant to the Pastor
Emmanuel Baptist Church
09.1999 - 09.2022
- Ordained Minister of the Gospel July 1999 by North Jersey District Missionary Baptist Association/ National Baptist Convention USA
- Ordination Recognized and Endorsed by American Baptist Churches USA July1999
- Licensed to preach June 1996 by Calvary Baptist Church
Doctorate of Ministry - Transformational Preaching
Payne Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
New York Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Kean University
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