Rev. Lance Howard
Franklin,LA
Summary
Seasoned professional with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Pastor/Minister over Church Affairs
Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church
Franklin, Louisiana
02.2025 - Current
- Led worship services and engaged congregation through prayer and scripture readings.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling to church members in need of support.
- Developed educational materials for Bible study groups and discipleship classes.
- Collaborated with church leadership to plan events and enhance spiritual growth initiatives.
- Trained volunteers for various ministries, fostering teamwork and commitment within the church.
- Facilitated small group discussions, promoting fellowship and spiritual development among attendees.
- Managed church communication channels, ensuring information reached the congregation effectively.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
- Encouraged members of the congregation through regular contact via phone calls or emails.
- Organized weekly services that included scripture readings, sermons, prayers and music.
- Composed correspondence related to church business or pastoral matters.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings and funerals in accordance with religious practices.
- Preached sermons based on biblical passages or themes chosen by senior pastors.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Created Bible study classes to help people grow spiritually.
- Delivered inspiring sermons on Sundays and special occasions. •Member of the Mass Choir and the Male Chorus. •Served as Leader of the Transportation ministry and served as the Bus and Van Driver
Oversee/Pastor
JesusForLife Christian Fellowship
Franklin, LA
02.2024 - Current
- Delivered engaging sermons that inspired and uplifted congregational members.
- Led weekly Bible study sessions to deepen faith and understanding of scripture.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to support local families in need. • Leads our Nursing Home Ministry and Evangelism Ministry
Education
Biblical Studies -
Evangeline Baptist Association
Lafayette , LA 08.2025 - 10.2025
Biblical Studies
Andersonville Theological Seminary
09.2025 - 10.2025
Skills
- Public speaking
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Event coordination
- Sermon preparation
- Teaching
- Grief counseling
- Congregation services
- Spiritual teaching
- Marriage counseling
- Pastoral counseling
- Children's ministry
- Discipleship
- Prayer leadership
- Discipleship training
- Congregational care
- Counseling
- Christian education
- Spiritual leadership
- Small group facilitation
- Biblical studies
- Preparing weekly sermons
- Preaching
- Multitasking capacity
- Spiritual Development
Timeline
Biblical Studies
Andersonville Theological Seminary
09.2025 - 10.2025
Biblical Studies -
Evangeline Baptist Association
08.2025 - 10.2025
Associate Pastor/Minister over Church Affairs
Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church
02.2025 - Current
Oversee/Pastor
JesusForLife Christian Fellowship
02.2024 - Current