Rick Sitton
Bryan,TX
Summary
Energetic Senior Pastor passionate about reaching people with the gospel. Over 39 years of pastoral experience. Problem-solver and encourager. Focused on relationships to provide pastoral care. Driven to implement mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Experience in capital fundraising and building projects. Managed large staffs and budgets. Committed to teach and defend biblical truths that transform lives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
First Methodist Church
Bryan, TX
06.2011 - Current
SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP:
- Preaching, teaching, worship planning, weddings, funerals
- Pastoral care, counseling, collaborative leadership with lay ministry teams
- Staff development and supervision, administration, budgeting and fundraising
MILESTONES: Creating a contemporary worship service, three capital campaigns, increase Endowment Funds, leadership through disaffiliation from the UMC
LIFETIME OF MINISTRY EXPERIENCE: Pastor of Woodcrest Methodist Church, Lumberton, TX (2002-2011), Airline UMC, North Houston ((1999-2002), Crockett FUMC (1996-1999), Other churches (1986-1999)
Education
Masters of Divinity - Cum Laude
Asbury Theological Seminary
Wilmore, KY05-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK05-1981
Skills
- Biblically based preaching
- Organizational leadership
- Fundraising expertise
- Mission-oriented
- Discipleship training
- Pastoral counseling
- Congregational care
- Community involvement
Certification
- Certified Hospice Chaplain with three years experience
Accomplishments
- 2018 Community Partner of the Year, NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Spiritual Director, Golden Triangle Emmaus Community
- Denman Evangelism Award as Pastor of Spurger, Texas
Timeline
Senior Pastor
First Methodist Church
06.2011 - Current
- Certified Hospice Chaplain with three years experience
Masters of Divinity - Cum Laude
Asbury Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oral Roberts University
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