Roderick Haley
Arabi,LA
Summary
Compassionate Associate Pastor experienced in youth, worship, and adult discipleship. Delivered impactful sermons and coordinated volunteers while providing pastoral care and community support. Focused on fostering strong relationships within the congregation and enhancing teaching responsibilities under senior pastoral guidance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the Pastor
The New Genesis Bible Church, New Orleans, LA
07.2023 - Current
- Preach roughly eight Sunday morning services per year and teach weekly Sunday school.
- Coordinated weekly church services
- Managed communication between pastoral staff and congregation members for effective information flow.
- Managed communication with church members, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Implemented new technologies to enhance worship experiences for attendees both in-person and online.
- Supported families during times of crisis by offering pastoral care and connecting them with appropriate resources.
- Assisted in managing financials, helping maintain the church budget and long-term financial goals.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Associate Minister
Faith Movers Church - New Orleans
10.2017 - 07.2023
- Completed a six-year internship under the lead pastor
- Organized worship services, ensuring seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.
- Engaged with congregation members to provide pastoral care and support during personal challenges.
- Managed various administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling for effective ministry operations.
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
Youth Overseer
Greater North Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church
03.2014 - 09.2015
- Developed and implemented engaging youth programs to foster spiritual growth and community involvement.
- Organized outreach events, enhancing community connections and promoting youth participation in church activities.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians to address concerns, ensuring supportive environments for youth engagement.
- Coordinated volunteer opportunities for youth, instilling a sense of service and responsibility within the community.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
- Strengthened relationships between families and the church by hosting family-focused events and providing resources for parents.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Coordinated with other church staff to ensure that youth ministry activities aligned with the overall mission of church.
- Provided pastoral care and counseling to youth dealing with personal challenges, offering guidance and support.
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians to support holistic development of their children.
- Enhanced youth ministry's visibility by leveraging social media platforms for effective communication and event promotion.
- Increased attendance at youth events, implementing innovative outreach strategies that resonated with local community.
Education
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Youth ministry programming
- Volunteer recruiting and training
Timeline
Assistant to the Pastor
The New Genesis Bible Church, New Orleans, LA
07.2023 - Current
Associate Minister
Faith Movers Church - New Orleans
10.2017 - 07.2023
Youth Overseer
Greater North Shore Full Gospel Baptist Church
03.2014 - 09.2015
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mississippi State University