RONALD FRANKS
Summary
Experienced and ready for pastoral leadership with a strong background in biblical and pastoral leadership. Focus on delivering expository sermons and providing spirit-led discipleship, while fostering a Spirit-filled community that supports both the local and global community. Deep emphasis on theology and doctrine, aiming to make disciples who live out holy lives.
Trusted for reliability, empathetic communication, and conflict resolution skills to effectively shepherd and provide oversight for God's people. Preaching, teaching, evangelism, missions, discipleship, and equipping the saints are my areas of expertise. Wholeheartedly surrendering myself for His glory.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Non-vocational Pastor
Christ Church
04.2022 - Current
- Shepherd and give oversight to souls, teach small groups, handle matters of the church spiritually and business, young men's discipleship, preach when needed
- Serve with other vocational Pastors
Maintenance Supervisor
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
06.2020 - Current
- Manage the Janitorial staff, schedule routine preventive maintenance, budget and procure all janitorial and maintenance supplies, make building and grounds repairs
Interim Pastor
09.2013 - 04.2022
- Pulpit supply in TN, MS, OH and AR, Small group teaching, mentoring, discipleship, counseling, weddings and funerals and other aspects of ministry
Chaplain/ Bereav. Coord.
Legacy Hospice
05.2014 - 01.2020
- Minister to patients and families with hospice, through prayer, counseling, and spiritual oversight
- Teach Hospice in-services to medical teams, churches, and community groups
- Establish/maintain relationships with Physicians, hospitals, churches/community
Senior Pastor
Reynolds Baptist Church
03.2012 - 09.2013
- Give biblical oversight to the Body of Christ
- Expository preaching, staff administration, organizing of outreach and missions strategy
- Discipleship development, leadership training
- Hospital/home bound visitation, funerals, structure vision committee and deacon/ benevolence ministry
- Research, select, and develop, teachers and literature
Family Pastor
Huber Heights First Baptist Church
07.2008 - 03.2012
- Give spiritual accountability and seek to give biblical oversight and service to the Body of Christ
- Expository preaching, Discipleship development, leadership training
- Daycare staff oversight and administration, organizing and leading in outreach, development and strategy of missions
- Hospital/home bound visitation, funerals, structure vision committee and deacon/ benevolence ministry
- Research, select, and develop, teachers and literature
Associate Pastor
Lucy Baptist Church
07.1999 - 06.2008
- All aspects of Pastoral Ministry
- Served as Interim Pastor - 12/12/02 – 07/01/04
House Parents and Mentor
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home
11.1996 - 06.1999
Education
MDiv -
Mid-America Baptist Theology Seminary
Germantown, TN01.2004
BS - Manufacturing Engineer
Memphis State University
Memphis, TN01.1993
Skills
- Expository Preaching
- Pastoral Counseling
- Biblical Shepherding
- Discipleship
- Church Administration
- Interpersonal skills
Ministry Objectives
It is my desire to honor God with my life in obedience to His calling by a personal pursuit of holiness and exercising my spiritual gifts by His grace. Through loving and serving others both by biblically proclaiming the Gospel to make disciples of all nations and physical servanthood bringing glory to God and exalting Christ above all. I earnestly desire to be shepherding and giving oversight for God's people through preaching/teaching the Word, evangelism, missions, discipleship and ministering to and equipping the saints. I seek to surrender myself for His Glory.
Missions Experience
Zimbabwe, Africa, Botswana, Africa, Suriname, South America, Kenosha, WI, Saratoga Spring, NY, North Adams, MA, FCA Chaplain, Inner City Kids fair, Church Without Doors, Community ministries
Additional References
Available Upon Request
Spouse
Lena Franks
Ordained
Lucy Baptist, Millington, TN
Personal Information
- Child Name: Jessica Grigsby
- Child Name: Corbit Franks
Timeline
Non-vocational Pastor
Christ Church
04.2022 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
06.2020 - Current
Chaplain/ Bereav. Coord.
Legacy Hospice
05.2014 - 01.2020
Interim Pastor
09.2013 - 04.2022
Senior Pastor
Reynolds Baptist Church
03.2012 - 09.2013
Family Pastor
Huber Heights First Baptist Church
07.2008 - 03.2012
Associate Pastor
Lucy Baptist Church
07.1999 - 06.2008
House Parents and Mentor
Tennessee Baptist Children's Home
11.1996 - 06.1999
BS - Manufacturing Engineer
Memphis State University
MDiv -
Mid-America Baptist Theology Seminary
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