Robert Bloom
Hudsonville,MI
Summary
Accomplished Spiritual Leader with extensive experience at CrossPointe Community Church, specializing in Pastoral Care and Leadership Development. Demonstrated expertise in Community Engagement and Worship Enhancement. Proficient in Counseling and Team Collaboration, effectively mentoring staff and volunteers to achieve ministry objectives and strengthen congregational bonds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Pastor
Chapel Pointe Church
01.2019 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- 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.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
- Established and helped implement, support, and vision to 12 specific volunteer lead care ministries (Prayer Team, Grief, Homebound, Hospital, End of life, Widows, Life, Divorce, Recovery, Pornography, Caregivers, and Abuse).
- Counseled people and couples to help point them to the changing power of the Word of God and his Gospel.
- Helped the older people of our church to see how they are still gifted, needed and valued in our church and help them to find a place for them to serve in their area of giftedness.
Lead Pastor
CrossPointe Community Church
Hudsonville, Michigan
09.2010 - 12.2018
- Enhanced community engagement through strategic planning initiatives and church growth efforts.
- Implemented programs that fostered spiritual development and outreach within the community.
- Mentored staff and volunteers, cultivating leadership skills and teamwork in ministry teams.
- Delivered impactful sermons, ensuring theological insights resonated with diverse congregations.
- Managed budgets effectively, aligning financial resources with church mission objectives.
- Coordinated administration across all ministry areas to ensure operational efficiency.
Worship Pastor
CrossPointe Community Church
Hudsonville , Michigan
05.2008 - 08.2010
- Led worship services, fostering spiritual engagement and community connection.
- Developed and implemented music programs, enhancing congregational participation and experience.
- Collaborated with church leadership to align worship themes with ministry goals and objectives.
- Mentored and trained worship team members, promoting musical skill development and teamwork.
- Evaluated worship music selections for theological soundness and congregational suitability.
- Established and developed our Small Group Ministry that created growth and community with the Attenders.
Youth Pastor
Jamestown Baptist Church
10.1992 - 05.2008
- Developed engaging youth programs to foster spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Mentored youth leaders, enhancing their leadership skills and program delivery effectiveness.
- Organized retreats and events that promoted fellowship and personal development among participants.
- Implemented outreach initiatives, increasing youth engagement in church activities and community service projects.
- Facilitated discussions on faith-related topics, encouraging open dialogue and personal reflection among youth.
- Collaborated with parents to address concerns and support the spiritual journey of their children.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback, making adjustments to improve participation and impact.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts, building a strong network of support within the church community for youth activities.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
- Managed budgets responsibly while prioritizing spending on essential materials needed for effective programming in line with church goals.
- Developed and Mentored another Youth Pastor as the ministry grew.
- Established and grew a Young Adult Ministry.
Education
Master of Arts - Divinity
Grand Rapids Theological Seminiary
Grand Rapids, MI05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Education
Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI12.1989
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Pastoral care
- Spiritual leadership
- Prayer leadership
- Disciple-making
- Leadership development
- Staff leadership
- Volunteer management
- Counseling
- Shepherding
- Small group facilitation
- Biblical Knowledge
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Self motivation
Timeline
Care Pastor
Chapel Pointe Church
01.2019 - Current
Lead Pastor
CrossPointe Community Church
09.2010 - 12.2018
Worship Pastor
CrossPointe Community Church
05.2008 - 08.2010
Youth Pastor
Jamestown Baptist Church
10.1992 - 05.2008
Master of Arts - Divinity
Grand Rapids Theological Seminiary
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Education
Cornerstone University