SAMUEL W. GILPIN
Department of the Army- Army Reserve Command
North Richland Hills,TX
15
Years of experience
Insightful Ministry Leader specializing in adult discipleship and pastoral support. Experienced in mentoring volunteer teams and delivering biblical teachings with clarity. Focused on cultivating growth and community engagement while leading diverse teams through effective management and interpersonal skills. Engaged in ongoing professional development, including management practices and conflict resolution.
Work History
US Army Reserve (USAR) Unit Administrator
7 Years 1 Month- Administered unit administrative plans, policies, and procedures to improve day-to-day operational efficiency.
- Managed preparation and processing of personnel pay supply actions and ensured accurate record maintenance for compliance.
- Managed implementation of administrative plans, policies, and procedures established by commander.
- Provided technical analytical advisory and coordinated mission support to enable USAR unit commander operations.
- Coordinated end-to-end recruitment and retention outreach as primary contact for unit initiatives.
Command Sergeant Major
3 Years 7 Months- Command Sergeant Major for 3rd Battalion, 290th Regiment, Observer, Controller, Trainer (OC/T), Mustang, Oklahoma.
- Fulfilled Senior Enlisted Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) responsibilities and served as principal advisor to the commander.
- Reviewed readiness requirements and advised on key actions to maintain organizational effectiveness and operational preparedness.
- Enforced standards for performance, force protection, military discipline, physical fitness, Army values, training, appearance, and conduct, fostering a culture of excellence.
- Directed the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Program (NCOPDP) and managed enlisted talent.
- Oversaw evaluations, promotions, awards, and morale, enhancing holistic health and fitness of Soldiers and Family Members.
Chief Religious Support Operations NCOIC
9 Months- Directed the Religious Support Operations (RSO) as the Non-Commissioned Officer in-charge (NCOIC).
- Provided technical and administrative support for RS operations mission, including formation of products, fragmentary orders (FRAGORDs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and staffing to enhance operational readiness.
- Coordinated partner engagement with USARCENT CJTF 1st TSC Main Command Post and operational subordinate unit Ministry Teams (UMTs) to enhance collaboration and provide operational support.
- Monitored training directive execution and ensured compliance with guidance provided during training activities.
- Coordinated equipment inventory accountability and personnel support across six countries, preparing statistical reports to monitor operational metrics and improve resource management.
- Led promotion of religious moral and ethical quality of life through values-based programming and communication.
Area Manager - Religious Support Operations
5 Years 8 Months- Owned translation of organizational goals and objectives into execution priorities, ensuring alignment with core organizational functions.
- Owned development and implementation of training goals and objectives to enhance religious support operational readiness.
- Facilitated information flow between field leadership and internal stakeholders for resolution of administrative logistical and operational needs.
- Guided staff and unit leaders through regulatory process requirements and mission support expectations for consistent execution.
- Oversaw planning and execution of regional religious support readiness activities, ensuring alignment between unit operations, command priorities, and mobilization requirements.
- Developed and maintained training schedules, aligned resources, and consolidated reporting to support mission readiness consistency across assigned areas.
- Delivered training for supervisors covering operational expectations, accountability standards, and team development priorities.
- Led routine performance evaluations to assess performance, determine improvement areas, and create actionable growth plans.
- Oversaw area religious support operations, ensuring readiness compliance and aligned mission support activities.
- Managed training schedule coordination, personnel assignment planning, and resource distribution to support operational readiness across supported locations.
Chief Instructor -Senior Writer
10 Months- Provided leadership instruction through structured organizational and operational training to reinforce team capabilities.
- Managed liaison activities between division and hosting installation to align logistical and administrative support.
- Actively managed Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) instruction delivery to maintain instructional quality.
- Mentored, evaluated, and guided 18 soldiers’ career development planning and progression.
- Directed instruction execution across assigned courses to comply with TRADOC Regulation 251-18 and battalion Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
- Tracked certification progress for assigned instructors, confirmed completion of required certification requirements, and ensured certification records remained current.
- Delivered and administered Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) training, coordinating instruction delivery aligned with operational needs.
- Applied expert subject-matter knowledge to inform training program instruction for Human Resources Specialist (42A) and Religious Affairs Specialist (56M) courses.
- Established quality feedback mechanisms for course management plan and program of instructions (CMP/POI), reinforcing continuous improvement and compliance.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Ministry
GPA: 3.79/4.0
Bachelor of Science - Religion & Minor in Business Management
GPA: 3.2/4.0
Ph.D. - Practical Theology
Skills
Task prioritization
Data analysis and reporting
Attention to detail
Team leadership
Operations management
Staff development
Workload prioritization
Assignment delegation
Customer service
Problem-solving
Interpersonal relations
Adaptability
Staff management
Professionalism
Training and development
Analytical thinking
Conflict resolution
Self motivation
Professional and courteous
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Organizational skills
Active listening
Adaptability and flexibility
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Relationship building
Teamwork and collaboration
RECOGNITIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
A/B Honor Roll – Grapevine High School, Dean’s List – Liberty University, Sergeant Audie Murphy medal recipient – United States Army
Timeline
Command Sergeant Major
Army Reserve Command
01.2022 - 08.2025Read More
US Army Reserve (USAR) Unit Administrator
Department of the Army- Army Reserve Command
11.2018 - 12.2025Read More
Chief Religious Support Operations NCOIC
1st Theater Sustainment Command (Forward)
10.2016 - 07.2017Read More
Chief Instructor -Senior Writer
Army Reserve Command
11.2013 - 09.2014Read More
Area Manager - Religious Support Operations
Army Reserve Command
02.2011 - 10.2016Read More
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science from Religion & Minor in Business Management
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Liberty University
Master of Arts from Christian Ministry
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Columbia International University
Ph.D. from Practical Theology
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