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Mark McBride

Mark McBride

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Seasoned Lead Pastor passionate about revival and reformation with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship gatherings, successful in developing leaders, inspiring environments and encouraging discipleship. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations and developing programs to grow ministry and outreach. Adept at bringing organization wide vision clarity and organizational buy-in.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Transitional Lead Pastor

Church Unstoppable
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2025 - Current
  • We have been placed in a unique position to merge our church with another great church. In the transition, we are continuing to lead and assist with the ministry. The new church will be coming onto our campus, and we will be transitional lead pastors on an interim basis. It's been an honor to be a part of this process of strengthening and advancing the kingdom of God.

Lead Pastor

Encounter City Church
Santa Rosa, California
03.2013 - 02.2025
  • Led the church through a season of strategic revitalization made necessary by prolonged conflict and a pastoral failure
  • Realigned the organizational and spiritual structures to reflect a Spirit-led mission and vision that will launch the church into long-term growth and effectiveness in ministry.
  • Oversaw all aspects of the ministry and life of the church, including leading in worship, discipleship, teaching, and preaching.
  • Provided senior leadership in discerning, articulating, and developing the mission and vision for ECC in Santa Rosa.
  • Developed, empowered, equipped, and launched leaders and volunteers in local church ministry, including a Leadership Apprenticeship program.
  • Identifying strategic initiatives to further the kingdom impact of ECC, relaunching ECC Kids and Next Steps processes.
  • Active in training and coaching pastors and leaders, hosting annual Leadership Intensives for pastors, leaders, and staff.
  • Oversaw all day-to-day operations, the functioning of the Leadership Team(Board), and all church leadership.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Facilitated the installation of an updated sound system, full remodel and update of church sanctuary, foyer, fireside room, and main entrances, including restoration of neglected aspects of a 5.5-acre campus.

Adjunct Online Instructor

Southeastern University
Lakeland, Florida
10.2016 - Current
  • Teach extensively in the Barnett School of Theology and Ministry- Pastoral Ministries and Organizational Leadership, Preaching I, Preaching II, including Practical Theology of Evangelism, Pastoral Theology, and Non-Profit Financial Management.

Executive Consultant

Dwight Whitworth and Company
Johnson City, Tennessee
08.2021 - 01.2024
  • DWC is a ministry minded company that serves the local church, specializing in 'pairing' churches with pastors and other church staff/leaders
  • Assisting churches to ensure they are paired with the right fit for their vision, culture, and community.

Retail Store Manager

Rick's Hi-School Pharmacy/Ace Hardware
Clatskanie, Oregon
10.1995 - 02.2013
  • Oversee all day to day operations of a 15,000 sq
  • Ft drug/variety store, its staff of up to 20 people with annual sales of $3.5 million
  • Responsible for increasing sales and profits, monitoring labor and inventory in excess of half a million dollars
  • Oversee all personnel recruitment, training, and daily activities
  • In charge of design and execution of a total store re-model in 2003.

Associate Pastor

Gateway Worship Center
Clatskanie, Oregon
05.1995 - 02.2013
  • Oversight of multiple areas of ministry including the worship, youth and adult ministries
  • Facilitated the transition from traditional worship to dynamic contemporary styles, overseeing worship team vocalists and musicians
  • Installed new audio/video systems utilizing new technology and innovation within the church building
  • Led this congregation through weekly teaching, leadership and vision casting speaking publicly on a regular basis to all age groups
  • Alongside senior leadership, was instrumental in articulating and implementing vision for the church
  • Planned for and operated a community youth center with a youth staff of 15 for over 4 years.

Associate Pastor

Good News Assembly of God
Bridgeton, New Jersey
10.1994 - 05.1995
  • Oversaw several areas of ministry including youth and worship
  • Responsible for building the youth program and weekly worship services
  • Ministered the Word frequently in the absence of the senior pastor.

Worship Pastor

Grace Church
Redmond, WA
08.1993 - 05.1994
  • Primary worship leader for all Sunday morning gatherings.
  • Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
  • Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.

Worship Leader

Redmond Assembly of God
Redmond, WA
09.1992 - 05.1993
  • One of two primary worship leaders for Sunday night services.
  • Chose songs and organized materials for Sunday night worship service.
  • Played piano accompaniment

Worship Leader

Life Center Foursquare Church
Coquitlam, BC
01.1989 - 08.1990
  • Primary worship leader for all gatherings.
  • Chose songs and organized materials for every worship service.
  • Recruited, equipped and motivated band members for professional accompaniment.
  • Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.

Education

Ministry Leadership & Biblical Studies- Leadership Education for Adult Professionals (LEAP program) -

Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
12.2013

Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
08.2010

Skills

  • Preaching
  • Leadership Development
  • Staff Leadership
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Shepherding
  • Mission-oriented
  • Christian education
  • Discipleship
  • Skilled in light general contracting tasks (framing, roofing, siding, sheetrock, flooring, window replacement, general handyman tasks, etc)

Timeline

Transitional Lead Pastor

Church Unstoppable
02.2025 - Current

Executive Consultant

Dwight Whitworth and Company
08.2021 - 01.2024

Adjunct Online Instructor

Southeastern University
10.2016 - Current

Lead Pastor

Encounter City Church
03.2013 - 02.2025

Retail Store Manager

Rick's Hi-School Pharmacy/Ace Hardware
10.1995 - 02.2013

Associate Pastor

Gateway Worship Center
05.1995 - 02.2013

Associate Pastor

Good News Assembly of God
10.1994 - 05.1995

Worship Pastor

Grace Church
08.1993 - 05.1994

Worship Leader

Redmond Assembly of God
09.1992 - 05.1993

Worship Leader

Life Center Foursquare Church
01.1989 - 08.1990

Ministry Leadership & Biblical Studies- Leadership Education for Adult Professionals (LEAP program) -

Northwest University

Master of Arts - Ministerial Leadership

Southeastern University

Worshipleadinglinks

https://www.encountercitychurch.com

Personalinfo

10/13/1972, Debra Gail McBride, Brian Alexander McBride, 05/08/1996, Certificate of Ministry Leadership Northwest University, AG License to preach, Michael Douglas McBride, 11/18/1998, Graduated from SEU Spring 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership, Eden Hope McBride, 08/07/2002

Accreditation

Assemblies of God, Northern California-Nevada District, 05/1996, Present, Ordained with the Assemblies of God, Northern California-Nevada District (licensed in 1996 ordained since 2011)

References

  • Reverend Loren Dummer, Senior Pastor, Gateway Worship Ctr., P.O. Box 345 610 N.W. 5th, Clatskanie, OR, 97016, 503-728-2491, Harvester@charter.net
  • Reverend Caleb Klinge, Lead Pastor/Presbyter, New Life Church, 1370 S. Novato Blvd., Novato, CA, 94947, 415-497-6394, cklinge@nlcci.org
  • Reverend Andrev Baltazar, Lead Pastor, Church Unstoppable, 791 Lombardi Ct. Suite 111, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407, 415-747-4275, revdrev@churchunstoppable.com
  • Dr. Don Ross, Northwest Ministry Network Lead Pastor, 35131 SE Douglas St., Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, 425-888-4800, rossedon@gmail.com
  • Rev. Bret Allen, District Superintendent, Northern California Nevada District, 6051 South Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95829, 408-892-5054, ballen@agncn.org
  • Dwight Whitworth, President/CEO, Dwight Whitworth and Company, 2109 West Market St. Suite 100B, Johnson City, TN, 37604, 423-963-1942, dwight@dwightwhitworthandco.com

Preachinglinks

  • https://youtube.com/live/0b0b29XUhKk
  • https://youtube.com/live/t2uswiRFYgk
  • https://youtube.com/live/mcQ-aF2s50A

More at (21) EncounterCityChurch - YouTube

Worshipleadinglinks

https://www.encountercitychurch.com

Personalinfo

10/13/1972, Debra Gail McBride, Brian Alexander McBride, 05/08/1996, Certificate of Ministry Leadership Northwest University, AG License to preach, Michael Douglas McBride, 11/18/1998, Graduated from SEU Spring 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Ministerial Leadership, Eden Hope McBride, 08/07/2002

Accreditation

Assemblies of God, Northern California-Nevada District, 05/1996, Present, Ordained with the Assemblies of God, Northern California-Nevada District (licensed in 1996 ordained since 2011)

Assistant Presbyter & Sectional Leadership Committee North-Bay Section of Nor-Cal Nevada District of the Assemblies of God 2021-present

References

  • Reverend Loren Dummer, Senior Pastor, Gateway Worship Ctr., P.O. Box 345 610 N.W. 5th, Clatskanie, OR, 97016, 503-728-2491, Harvester@charter.net
  • Reverend Caleb Klinge, Lead Pastor/Presbyter, New Life Church, 1370 S. Novato Blvd., Novato, CA, 94947, 415-497-6394, cklinge@nlcci.org
  • Reverend Andrev Baltazar, Lead Pastor, Church Unstoppable, 791 Lombardi Ct. Suite 111, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407, 415-747-4275, revdrev@churchunstoppable.com
  • Dr. Don Ross, Northwest Ministry Network Lead Pastor, 35131 SE Douglas St., Snoqualmie, WA, 98065, 425-888-4800, rossedon@gmail.com
  • Rev. Bret Allen, District Superintendent, Northern California Nevada District, 6051 South Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95829, 408-892-5054, ballen@agncn.org
  • Dwight Whitworth, President/CEO, Dwight Whitworth and Company, 2109 West Market St. Suite 100B, Johnson City, TN, 37604, 423-963-1942, dwight@dwightwhitworthandco.com
  • Rev. Pat Schatzline. Remnant Ministries International/Evangelist, P.O. Box 2319, Keller TX, 76244, 205-937-2865, info@remnantintl.com

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