Robert (Robbie) Keene
Rutland
Summary
I am a teaching pastor with a desire to see people know the Lord, and be discipled in their walk. I am also a relational pastor and I believe that we are at our strongest when we are in community together walking, talking, and practicing our faith. I have a heart for all ages in the church and love every opportunity that is afforded me to connect with anyone. Outreach is deeply rooted in my heart and a passion I encourage all to participate in.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastor
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
03.2021 - Current
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, memorials, and baptisms.
- 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.
- Increased church membership by 20%.
Senior Pastor
Riverside Church of the Nazarene
10.2020 - 01.2023
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key congregants to carry out church mission.
- Riverside was a unique experience as it was a planned church restart.
- There was only one attendee when I began, and we worked hard to establish 17 regular attendees and another 15 "part time" attendees.
- Relaunch plans, community events, coordinating and networking with community leaders were goals that were accomplished.
- Covid hit during our relaunch and other struggles related to the pandemic led to many having to move for new jobs. With those loses and struggles in our community it led to an inability to continue to make this a viable church to restart.
Senior Pastor
Fellowship Church of the Nazarene
07.2018 - 10.2020
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- 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.
Senior Pastor
Talihina Church of the Nazarene
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- 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.
Pastor to Youth and Families
Alva Church of the Nazarene
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Oversaw all ministry areas involving youth including but not limited to: youth group, Bible studies, outreach, discipleship, service, missions, and Sunday School.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Youth Pastor
Glenwood Church of the Nazarene
01.2009 - 06.2014
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 25.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- 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.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Youth Pastor
Plymouth Congregational Church
08.2000 - 01.2009
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 18.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Educational Ministries
Nazarene Bible College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2011
Skills
- Spiritual leadership
- Church planting background
- Congregational care
- Self Starter
- Discipleship
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Community service
- Visitation pastor
- Spiritual guidance
Certification
- Ordained Elder, Church of the Nazarene
- DCPI Training: Churches Planting Churches, Church Planting Essentials, and House Church Planting.
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Rutland Church of the Nazarene
03.2021 - Current
Senior Pastor
Riverside Church of the Nazarene
10.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Pastor
Fellowship Church of the Nazarene
07.2018 - 10.2020
Senior Pastor
Talihina Church of the Nazarene
07.2016 - 07.2018
Pastor to Youth and Families
Alva Church of the Nazarene
06.2014 - 07.2018
Youth Pastor
Glenwood Church of the Nazarene
01.2009 - 06.2014
Youth Pastor
Plymouth Congregational Church
08.2000 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Christian Educational Ministries
Nazarene Bible College
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