Reverend Joseph T. Howard, Sr.
Atlanta,GA
Summary
I have over 20 years of preaching experience and over 5 years as an Ordained Pastor in a church setting. I am a scholar, consultant, strong leader, preacher, teacher and writer with extensive experience in multiple areas of Pastoral leadership in a church ministry, specifically in Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Administration, and Pastoral Care. I am exceptionally proficient in workshop presentations, mentoring and organizing and managing events. I am particularly skilled in writing, preaching, teaching, organizing, and development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Pastor
Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for rebuilding and revamping the Children & Youth Ministry
- Served all administrative for the ministry such as organizing monthly meeting
- Led all volunteers in the ministry from recruitment to retention
- Led meeting and planning session with volunteers and parents
- Responsible for managing ministries budget and donations
- Responsible for fostering an environment for young families.
- Lead worship services for children & youth days.
- Organized the worship service for special children & youth days.
- Collaborated with the official board of the church as well as other ministries of the church
- Facilitated, organized and planned on- going events, activities and services for the children and youth of the church
Contractor- Writer
LifeWay Christian Resources
09.2013 - Current
- Writer for YOU Bible Study Curriculum
- Facilitator/ Teacher for Black Church Leadership Conference- Ridgecrest, NC
Youth Pastor
Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church
06.2016 - 08.2023
- Structured and built a sustainable Youth ministry for the church
- Responsible for teaching and preaching Youth Church on 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Sunday's
- Organized on-going Youth activities and events year around
- Led worship and organized worship service
- Preached at least twice a month.
- Served along side the Senior Pastor and took on many Pastoral tasks and responsibilities
Interim Youth Pastor
Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
07.2010 - 07.2010
- Lead and served the young people as an interim Youth Pastor
- Prepared and preached sermons for youth church
- Provided counseling and support to the youth
Program Coordinator
Academy of Preachers
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Responsible for maintaining of social media platforms
- Responsible for handling all administrative needs of the organization
- Regularly interviewing and engaging with our network via technology
- Collaborated with Director and Staff to conduct programs and events for young preachers across the country
- Managed and organized several preaching events virtually and in -person for young preachers.
- Organized preaching events for young preachers with Morehouse College and collaborated with the staff at the historic Martin Luther King, Jr. Chapel
- Responsible for engaging and establishing institutional partnerships and promoting the organization
Ambassador
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Preached to and prayed with students from Middle School to High School
- Preached to and prayed with teachers, coaches and parents
- Served meals to students, coaches, parents and sponsors of FCA
- Attended monthly staff meeting and help with organizing activities and events for FCA
Leadership Fellow
Academy of Preachers
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Leadership team member for the Academy of Young Preachers
- Responsible for organizing local preaching festivals of young preachers
- Promoter for regional as well as the National Festival of Young Preachers
Sub-Assembler
Yamaha Motor Corporation
12.2012 - 08.2017
- Assembling subs for ATVS, golf cars, side by sides, ROVS, and many more vehicles
- Unloading, unpacking and distributing products
- Experience working the assembly line on ATV's and Water vehicles
Sub-Assembler
Resource Manufacturing
02.2012 - 12.2012
- Unloading, packing, and distributing products
- Assembling subs for ATV's, Golf Carts, and side by sides.
- Assembly of water vehicles on both assembly lines and in sub assembly
Crew Member
Burger King
09.2009 - 03.2012
- Janitorial/clerical work and help maintain a clean and welcoming dining area
- Cross- trained in both the kitchen and on the front register
- Customer Service experience
- Cashier in drive- thru and front counter experience
Personal Assistant to the Dean
Carver Bible College
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Extensive administrative experience
- Responsible for handling the deans appointments and calendar
- Responsible for grading papers and preparing class lectures
Team Member
Kohl's Department Store
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Customer Service experience
- Merchandising & Replenishing
- Extensive experience as a cashier
- Responsible for 3 departments and work to assist all customers
Education
Master of Divinity -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
New Orleans, LA05.2021
Bachelors of Theology -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, GA01.2011
Associates of Biblical Studies -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Camilla, GA01.2010
College Prep. High School Diploma -
Fallston High School
Fallston, MD05.2007
Skills
- Typing Speed of 98 WPM
- Expert in Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, Excel, & Powerpoint)
- Strong communication skills
- Strong organization, managing skills and administrative skills
- Technology efficiency
- Strong collaborator
- Works effectively with others
Licensure And Ordination
- Licensed, 2009, First Baptist Church, Carrollton, GA, Pastor Bradley Bell
- Ordained, 2017, Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, Dr. R.L. White, Jr.
Professional Qualifications And Honors
- Preaching/Ministerial/Professional Writing Experience (2002-present)
- Published/Award-winning preacher & orator
- Inducted into the Academy of Preachers (National Festival 2012)
- Young Man of the Year- Concerned Black Clergy of Atlanta (2013)
- Sermons Published in Multiple Books (2013-present)
"Uncommon Sense: Jesus and the Renewal of the World." (Chalice Press) (2012)
"Gospel and the City: Sermons from the 2013 National Festival of Young Preachers” (Chalice Press) (2013)
"Questions of the Soul: Sermons from the 2014 National Festival of Young Preachers” (Chalice Press) (2014)
"Pentecost on Mockingbird Lane: Sermons from the 2015 National Festival of Young Preachers” (Chalice Press) (2015)
"From Generation to Generation: A Commemorative Collection of African-American Millennial Sermons from the Festivals of Young Preachers 2010-2015" (Chalice Press) (2015)
"Heaven and Earth: Sermons from the 2016 National Festival of Young Preachers.”
"Jesus: Rabbi, Radical, Redeemer, Risen Lord – Sermons from the 2017 National Festival of Young Preachers.” (Chalice Press) (2017)
"Worship The Lord: Sermons from the 2018 National Festival of Young Preachers.” (Chalice Press) (2018)
- Multiple Published Articles and Bible Study Guides for LifeWay Christian Resources (2013-present)
"Lessons Learned While Waiting for Love.” (2014) (LifeWay YOU Curriculum)
Leader Guide for Fall 2023 YOU Bible Study Curriculum
Composed sample sermon outlines and discussion questions for 2024 YOU Bible Study Curriculum
Memberships Offices Professional Activities
- Member, Preaching Circle Facilitator, Gospel Catalyst, Mentor, & Blogger for the Academy of Preachers (2012-present)
- Facilitator & Instructor for LifeWay's Black Church Leadership & Family Conference (2015-present)
- Macedonia Ministries – Atlanta Cohort Member (2017-2020)
- The Ministry Collaborative - Pastoral and Preaching Cohort ( 2023- present)
- Mentor for TRIBE - Interdenominational Theological Center- ITC (2021)
- Mentor/Small Group Leader for DISCERN (Forum for Theological Education) (2021)
- Frequent Speaker for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA of Georgia) (2018- 2020)
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Mt. Ephraim Baptist Church
04.2022 - 09.2023
Program Coordinator
Academy of Preachers
07.2020 - 12.2023
Ambassador
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
11.2018 - 01.2020
Youth Pastor
Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church
06.2016 - 08.2023
Leadership Fellow
Academy of Preachers
01.2015 - 01.2019
Contractor- Writer
LifeWay Christian Resources
09.2013 - Current
Sub-Assembler
Yamaha Motor Corporation
12.2012 - 08.2017
Sub-Assembler
Resource Manufacturing
02.2012 - 12.2012
Interim Youth Pastor
Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church
07.2010 - 07.2010
Crew Member
Burger King
09.2009 - 03.2012
Team Member
Kohl's Department Store
10.2008 - 02.2009
Personal Assistant to the Dean
Carver Bible College
08.2008 - 03.2009
Master of Divinity -
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelors of Theology -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
Associates of Biblical Studies -
Andersonville Theological Seminary
College Prep. High School Diploma -
Fallston High School
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