Rev. Pierre Keys II
Chicago,IL
Summary
Seasoned Pastor with significant pastoral leadership and spiritual counseling experience. Strengths include delivering thought-provoking sermons, providing compassionate pastoral care, and fostering community engagement. Have proven ability to inspire congregational growth and deepened spiritual commitment among members. Committed to creating nurturing faith-based environments that encourage personal and communal growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth and Young Adult Pastor
Third Baptist Church of Chicago
Chicago , USA
01.2017 - Current
- Lead and teach youth worship service and Bible study
- Assist senior pastor in preaching and leading worship service
- Increased youth and young adult attendance by 75% within the last year
- Pastored over 25 youth during the pandemic
- Provide pastoral counselling to youth, young adults and their extended families
- Teach Biblical principles that help youth and young adults connect their faith with the importance of social activism
- Coordinate community outreach activities for youth and young adult ministries
- Create a safe space of community and self-worth
- Create policies and procedures and code of conduct to ensure youth are in a safe space where they can thrive
Social Justice Pastor
CityPoint Community Church
Chicago , USA
11.2014 - 12.2017
- Coordinates regular meetings with the social justice ministry to inform members of urgent issues effecting our local community and abroad
- Mobilize members to engage in local protest through direct action and contemplative prayer
- Provide theological teaching to members on present day social justice issues and its relation to Scripture
- Create and maintain relationships with local non-for-profits such as Habitat for Humanity, Lawndale Health Clinic, and Good News Juvenile Justice
Director of Christian Education
Rock of Ages Baptist Church
Maywood , USA
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Created and implemented curriculum for Christian Education Department
- Conducted teacher training class
- Teach and facilitate advanced level Bible study classes
Youth and Young Adult Minister
Rock of Ages Baptist Church College Ministry
Maywood , USA
05.2012
- Created a juvenile justice ministry at the Cook County Department of Justice
- Coordinated a community college fair
- Work with at-risk youth by identifying academic challenges and formulating strategic game plans to increase academic success
- Develop and maintain relationships with students after graduation, Monitor their progress while in college
Education
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies and Theology
McCormick Theological Seminary
05.2018
Black Theology and Leadership Fellow -
Princeton Theological Seminary
07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Economics concentration in Accounting
Tougaloo College
Jackson, MS05.2001
Skills
- Pastoral Leadership
- Biblically sound preaching
- Christian Education
- Leadership Development
- Youth Outreach
- Community & Civic Engagement
- Intergenerational leader
- Pastoral Care & Counseling
- Financial Stewardship
- Fundraising & Resource Development
Affiliations
- Member of Kappa Alpha Psi
- 2016 Black Theology and Leadership Fellow at Princeton Seminary
- Live-Free Illinois community and church liason
- Member of Progressive National Baptist Convention Young Adult Departent
Timeline
Youth and Young Adult Pastor
Third Baptist Church of Chicago
01.2017 - Current
Social Justice Pastor
CityPoint Community Church
11.2014 - 12.2017
Director of Christian Education
Rock of Ages Baptist Church
10.2014 - 02.2015
Youth and Young Adult Minister
Rock of Ages Baptist Church College Ministry
05.2012
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies and Theology
McCormick Theological Seminary
Black Theology and Leadership Fellow -
Princeton Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Economics concentration in Accounting
Tougaloo College
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