Robert Sweatt
Lansing
Summary
Pastoral leader with a focus on clear biblical teaching and fostering spiritual growth through counseling and community engagement. Proven ability to develop teams and leaders to fulfill the mission of disciple-making. Committed to enhancing church impact both internally and within the local community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
East Shore Christian Fellowship
Lansing
05.2023 - Current
- Lead weekly worship services, engaging congregation through expositional preaching and prayer.
- Coordinate volunteer leaders and workers for various church ministries and events.
- Provide pastoral care through counseling and discipleship initiatives.
- Training leaders in the church to develop their spiritual giftings.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation for various ministry programs and activities.
Counselor
Farmington Avenue Baptist Church
West Hartford
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Established the only biblical counseling center in Connecticut.
- Facilitated individual and family counseling sessions for support.
- Collaborated with pastoral staff to foster spiritual growth within church community.
- Provided crisis counseling during emergencies and urgent situations.
- Maintained secure, confidential records of client interactions and treatment plans.
Assistant Pastor
First Baptist Church of Hartland
Hartland
11.2017 - 02.2020
- Coordinated outreach events to engage community and increase participation.
- Facilitated weekly Bible study sessions for teens, enhancing spiritual growth.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling sessions for individuals and families.
- Shared preaching duties with lead pastor, contributing to worship services.
- Managed volunteer schedules and activities for church events and services.
Education
Master of Arts - Biblical Counseling
Maranatha Baptist Seminary
Watertown05-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI05-2016
Skills
- Expositional preaching
- Biblical counseling
- Vision casting
- Leadership development
- Volunteer coordination
- Crisis intervention
- Community outreach
Timeline
Lead Pastor
East Shore Christian Fellowship
05.2023 - Current
Counselor
Farmington Avenue Baptist Church
01.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Pastor
First Baptist Church of Hartland
11.2017 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Biblical Counseling
Maranatha Baptist Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Studies
Maranatha Baptist University