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3rd year District Licensed
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Richard Slusser

Mount Sterling,Ohio

Summary

Energetic Associate Pastor at Mt Zion Church, excelling in pastoral duties and community outreach ministries. Spearheaded programs that enhanced spiritual growth while delivering impactful sermons that engaged diverse audiences. Known for effective communication and leadership, his infectious laugh and positivity uplifts and encourages those during wellness visitations. Experienced in leading a weekly bible study group and doing devotionals in his church small group are just two examples of his various additional church activities.

Professional religious leader prepared for this role with extensive experience in pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and community outreach. Experienced in team collaboration and flexibility with implementing ways to enhance church attendance.

Strong organizational skills, sermon preparation, and event coordination, with compassionate and empathetic approach that resonates with congregations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Assosiate Pastor

Mt Zion Church
05.2024 - 05.2025
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.

Coordinated special events such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals, providing pastoral care during significant moments in congregants'' lives.

  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Conducted home and hospital visits to offer prayerful support during times of crisis or illness, demonstrating compassion towards those in need.
  • Delivered dynamic sermons that effectively communicated biblical truths while addressing contemporary issues faced by today''s Christians.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Fostered strong partnerships with local organizations by participating in joint community service projects aimed at improving quality of life for residents.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Facilitated weekly Bible studies aimed at deepening understanding of Scripture while fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with worship leaders to create meaningful worship experiences that connected with diverse audiences.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Visitation Pastor/Wellness Coordinator

The Naz
01.2019 - 05.2024
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
  • Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
  • Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
  • Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
  • Implemented comprehensive adult education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
  • Fostered sense of belonging and community among new members with structured welcome and integration process.
  • Facilitated spiritual growth and learning by creating and teaching comprehensive Bible study courses.
  • Enhanced congregational engagement with thought-provoking sermons, drawing on contemporary issues and theological insights.
  • Enhanced worship experience with introduction of diverse musical styles and multimedia presentations during services.
  • Supported families during times of crisis with compassionate pastoral care and practical assistance, reinforcing church's role as pillar of support.
  • Increased participation in wellness initiatives by effectively promoting and marketing available resources.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Education

BBA - Ministry/MPP

Nazarene Bible College
On Line
08.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

Ellet High School
Akron. Ohio
09.1971 - 05.1975

Skills

  • Pastoral counseling
  • Wedding officiation
  • Organizational leadership
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Preaching
  • Pastoral care
  • Discipleship training
  • Effective communication
  • Teaching bible studies
  • Disciple-making
  • Small group facilitation
  • Grief support
  • Biblically based
  • Sermon preparation
  • Mission-oriented
  • Prayer leadership
  • Spiritual cultivation
  • Leadership development
  • Home visitation
  • Officiating
  • Operations management
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Marriage counseling
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Crisis management
  • Facility management
  • Shepherding
  • Local missions
  • Senior adult ministry
  • Event organization
  • Sermons preparation
  • Christian education
  • Pastoral collaboration
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Biblical stewardship
  • Prayer devotion
  • Global missions
  • Church administration
  • Discipleship
  • Biblical studies
  • Men's ministry
  • Sermon delivery
  • Worship planning
  • Funeral officiation
  • Church outreach
  • Community service
  • Teaching
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Strategic planning
  • Workflow coordination
  • Grief counseling
  • Spiritual teaching
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Biblical Knowledge

Certification

  • Licensed Minister of the Gospel
  • District license of the Nazarene for three years
  • Local Licensed for 2 years

3rd year District Licensed

This third year District license I really took off with better preaching and bible study for the seniors at Meadow Grove.  Increasing in member at the bible study by doing a dinner church. Inviting new people for dinner so they could learn about us and we about them.  This new relationship grew to adding 7 new member to the bible study group. My wife and I agree that showing new people the love, support, and a personal touch/interest in the person they are brings them to learning more about God.  Just like Jesus did in his ministry.

Timeline

Assosiate Pastor

Mt Zion Church
05.2024 - 05.2025

BBA - Ministry/MPP

Nazarene Bible College
08.2020 - Current

Visitation Pastor/Wellness Coordinator

The Naz
01.2019 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Ellet High School
09.1971 - 05.1975

Accomplishments

  • Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 10% year over year.
  • Designed and implemented 1year vision plan to drive growth of community services.
  • Developed and introduced dinner church program to increase engagement and service within community.
  • Achieved Sunday service senior home increased attendance through effectively establishing consistent personal caring with residents.
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of senior facility worshipping services.
  • Documented and resolved need to learn small church operations which led to enhanced pastoral experience.

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Grove City Naz
  • Meadow Grove Senior Living
  • Baltimore area ministries community board
  • Host tours for Holy Land

Work Preference

Work Type

InternshipPart Time

Work Location

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave4-day work week

Quote

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
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Languages

English
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Interests

God

Family

Boating

Gospel music