Rodney Rumph
Summary
Seasoned leader with a proven track record at First St. John Missionary Baptist Church, adept in organizational leadership and teaching. Excelled in enhancing church growth strategies and youth ministry, significantly impacting community engagement. Skilled in financial stewardship and pastoral care, demonstrating a unique ability to foster spiritual and educational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
First St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2016.04 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
Senior Pastor
First St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2009.04 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, collaborating on projects that aligned with shared values and goals.
- Led dynamic worship services on a weekly basis, fostering an atmosphere of spiritual reflection and connection for congregants.
- Expanded missions outreach efforts to include partnerships with international organizations, increasing global impact on communities in need.
- Facilitated spiritual growth opportunities through small group leadership development, empowering lay leaders to take on increased responsibilities within the congregation.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to support ongoing ministry initiatives and maintaining the long-term financial health of the church.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand ministry offerings, ensuring alignment with the church''s mission and vision.
- Managed church staff effectively, providing clear direction and support while maintaining accountability for performance outcomes.
- Revitalized youth ministry programming by creating engaging events tailored to the interests of younger congregation members while still maintaining a focus on faith formation.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
President
Florida East Coast B. A. Southern Union
2015.02 - 2020.02
- Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
- Oversaw 79 churches throughout the east coast of the state of Florida for the 2nd largest association in the National Baptist Convention.
- Establish and maintained several youth outreach program to help connect the local churches with their communities.
- Recruited several new churches to join our association
- Helped to seek, install and mentor new pastors to churches throughout our association.
- Organized and oversaw our quarterly 5th Sunday Unions in various locations throughout our district for our church ministries within our association.
- Established and certified numerous Congress of Christian Education classes in churches within our association allowing more opportunities for our member churches to offer C.O.P.P. classes.
- Establish and oversaw numerous events, such as lock-ins and conferences that gave our young adults and youth opportunities to collaborate and initiate new programs to bridge the gap between our senior saints and young adult ministries.
- Restructured programs within our organization to address the relevancy issue within our local churches.
- Supervised community outreach and evangelism projects that led souls to Christ which afforded us an opportunity to conduct baptisms during our union sessions.
High School Social Studies Teacher
Everglades High School
2005.08 - Current
- Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
- Planned and implemented integrated Social Studies lessons to meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to keep parents informed of student progress.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress, adjusting instruction accordingly to ensure success for all learners.
- Enhanced cultural awareness by incorporating diverse perspectives into lessons, promoting empathy and understanding among students.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring every student had an opportunity to succeed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science
Howard University
Washington, DCBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2001
High School Diploma -
Glades Central High School
Belle Glade, FL06.1988
Skills
- Teaching
- Financial Stewardship
- Biblically based
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Congregational care
- Preaching
- Biblical Knowledge
- Sick visitation familiarity
- Staff Leadership
- Youth ministry
- Discipleship training
- Church growth strategies
Affiliations
- National Baptist Convention USA
- Florida General Baptist Convention Incorporated
- Florida East Coast Baptist Association
Timeline
Senior Pastor
First St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2016.04 - Current
President
Florida East Coast B. A. Southern Union
2015.02 - 2020.02
Senior Pastor
First St. John Missionary Baptist Church
2009.04 - Current
High School Social Studies Teacher
Everglades High School
2005.08 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Police Science
Howard University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Florida International University
High School Diploma -
Glades Central High School
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