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Richard Gould

Richard Gould

Memphis,TN

Summary

Mission oriented Minister bringing 3 years of experience in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Successful in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Evangelist

Barrie Church of Christ
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Provided spiritual refugees safety and friendship within church infrastructure.
  • Monitored and participated in social media community user groups conversations to engage technical audience.
  • Revised and implemented new church activities to explore, rehab and reignite evangelistic emphasis.
  • Revitalized congregation through outreach and ministry engagement.
  • Created inspiring worship to encourage people to serve in church and community.
  • Encouraged and facilitated spiritual growth of parishioners and discipled new Christians.
  • Wrote, published and spoke about salvation to spread message of Christ to wider church.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.

Ministry intern

Amherst Church of Christ
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Preached relevant sermons
  • Taught and managed the youth group (6th-12th grades)

Platoon Sergeant

Georgia Army National Guard
05.2013 - 05.2015
  • Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Trained, supervised and organized over 50 soldiers and personnel.
  • Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands, and proper ammunition handling.
  • Served as principal advisor to First Sergeant and Commander.
  • Supervised firing platoon, maintained firing capability and organized platoon defense.
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
  • Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

Georgia Army National Guard
01.2011 - 05.2015
  • Handled repair work and maintenance to keep vehicles functional.
  • Troubleshot vehicle faults and successfully operated heavy diesel equipment such as HMMWV and LMTV.
  • Assessed vehicles to identify degree of malfunction or damage.
  • Performed semi-annual and annual unscheduled services on Generators and Wheeled vehicles.
  • Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Performed wheeled vehicle recovery operations.
  • Coordinated and oversaw vehicle modification process.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
  • Communicated issues to supervisor and helped develop solutions.

Squad Leader

Georgia Army National Guard
01.2011 - 05.2015
  • Maintained property and equipment inventory and crew assignments.
  • Determined necessity and type of additional resources and change of approach and techniques.
  • Coordinated fire suppression actions with air operations and local emergency response entities.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
  • Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
  • Kept up-to-date on mission objectives by researching intelligence targets to understand significance in geopolitical context.
  • Supported Crew Supervisor in establishing and updating crew policies and implementing new procedures.

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

Georgia Army National Guard
06.2009 - 01.2011
  • Operated self-propelled howitzers and ammunition trucks safely.
  • Deployed and maintained rifles, machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers in offensive and defensive operations.
  • Coordinated and distributed training schedules and filed administrative paperwork.
  • Supported infantry and tank units with howitzer cannons during combat and played crucial roles in battlefield success.
  • Directed supporting fire to suppress enemy fire and allowed troops to maneuver in area.
  • Maintained complete accountability during redeployment of sensitive communication equipment.
  • Communicated over wire and radio and identified strategic target locations.
  • Determined elevation and grid azimuths with maps and map overlays.
  • Constructed field expedient firing aids for infantry weapons.
  • Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
  • Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels and personnel.
  • Oversaw field planning and coordination in full compliance with established command structures and detailed combat orders.
  • Drove and operated heavy and light wheeled trucks and tracked vehicles

Airborne Ranger

United States Army
02.2006 - 01.2009
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
  • Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
  • Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
  • Attended required training sessions and seminars.
  • Assigned lower-level custody staff to best suited posts.

Airborne Infantryman

United States Army
05.2005 - 02.2006
  • Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
  • Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
  • Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
  • Led fire teams during battle drills and training exercises.
  • Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
  • Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
  • Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.

Education

Master of Divinity - Ministry

Harding School of Theology
Memphis, TN
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Ministry

Harding University
Searcy, AR
12.2020

High School Diploma -

William S. Hutchings High School
Macon, GA
05.2005

Skills

  • Community Events
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Crisis Situations
  • New Member Assimilation
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Ministry Development
  • Active Member Engagement
  • Administrative Leadership
  • Compassionate Care
  • Spiritual Leadership

Timeline

Evangelist

Barrie Church of Christ
06.2021 - 09.2021

Ministry intern

Amherst Church of Christ
08.2018 - 05.2021

Platoon Sergeant

Georgia Army National Guard
05.2013 - 05.2015

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (91B)

Georgia Army National Guard
01.2011 - 05.2015

Squad Leader

Georgia Army National Guard
01.2011 - 05.2015

Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember

Georgia Army National Guard
06.2009 - 01.2011

Airborne Ranger

United States Army
02.2006 - 01.2009

Airborne Infantryman

United States Army
05.2005 - 02.2006

Master of Divinity - Ministry

Harding School of Theology

Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Ministry

Harding University

High School Diploma -

William S. Hutchings High School

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