Reverend Richard (Ric) Manning
Cedar Bluff
Summary
I am fourth-generation ordained minister in my family. Third generation to serve in Cherokee County. I was raised observing the ministry of bi-vocational pastors and have been full-time and bi-vocational in my ministries. I believe every job, every ministry stop GOD has given me things to help me with the next opportunity. Only by the grace HE has given me and the power of the Holy Spirit, that I have grown and been successful to this day.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Fair Haven Baptist Church
Cedar Bluff
10.2022 - Current
- Led weekly worship services to engage congregation members effectively.
- Delivered sermons addressing contemporary issues to foster faith growth.
- Facilitated discussions that encouraged community involvement and spiritual development.
Minister of Students and Education
Pine Grove Baptist Church
Centre
10.2011 - 01.2020
- Developed engaging programs for student spiritual growth and development.
- Coordinated events to foster community among students and families.
- Organized retreats and mission trips for students to encourage teamwork.
- Provided counseling and support to students facing personal challenges.
- Created and managed a budget for education.
- Managed Sunday School,Discipleship and all educational areas within church programs, including material procurement.
- VBS Director (2 years) Co-Director (1 Year)
- Purchasing Agent and facility management.
- Led church sports outreaches for 3 years.
Field Operations Supervisor
United States Census
Gadsden
02.2010 - 09.2010
- Supervised field operations during census data collection activities.
- Ensured compliance with federal guidelines in data gathering processes.
- Monitored field activities to maintain operational efficiency and accuracy.
Sales and Management
Southern Pipe & Supply Co
Rome
05.2001 - 10.2008
- Started in Plumbing Wholesale warehouse and delivery duties. Promoted to lead counter sales after 3 months. 2005 was tasked with moving to a new city and opened a new branch location from the ground up. Building location, remodel, start customer base, hire inside and outside team members as well as warehouse and delivery. Responsible for ordering stock items, customer pricing, building customer base, training new family members, managing facilities. Then tasked with opening two more branches in two different cities and was successful with all three.
- Building regional customer bases.
- Payroll, training, purchasing agent, customer relations.
Yarn Mill laborer
Shaw Industries
Calhoun
04.1994 - 05.2001
- Operated machinery to produce high-quality carpet and flooring materials.
- Maintained equipment and performed routine inspections for optimal performance.
- Assisted in training new workers on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of raw materials onto production lines using forklifts or other heavy lifting equipment when necessary.
Warehouse and Delivery Worker
Sears
Rome
04.1989 - 04.1994
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas for easy access and tracking.
- Assisted in training new employees on warehouse procedures and safety protocols.
- Operated forklifts and other heavy machinery to load and unload materials.
- Delivered and installed appliances at customer locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coosa High School
Rome, GA05-1986
Skills
- Biblically based
- Mission-oriented
- Public speaking
- Budget management
- Community outreach
- Sermon preparation
- Program development
- Team building
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Congregational care
- Pastoral care
Certification
- Ordained at Pine Grove Baptist Church 12/2016
- Licensed at Pine Grove Baptist Church 12/2016
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Fair Haven Baptist Church
10.2022 - Current
Minister of Students and Education
Pine Grove Baptist Church
10.2011 - 01.2020
Field Operations Supervisor
United States Census
02.2010 - 09.2010
Sales and Management
Southern Pipe & Supply Co
05.2001 - 10.2008
Yarn Mill laborer
Shaw Industries
04.1994 - 05.2001
Warehouse and Delivery Worker
Sears
04.1989 - 04.1994
High School Diploma -
Coosa High School