Sarah Porter
Dallas,TX
Summary
Empathetic Pastor with professional experience in spiritual leadership, teaching, specializing in preaching, pastoral care, building relationships, and fostering congregational care. Adept in encouraging involvement with local organizations to support and respond to community needs. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities. Encourages laity to use spiritual gifts to strengthen the ministries and life of the church.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
North Texas Conference
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- 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.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Encouraged involvement and participation of new members.
Teacher
Dallas ISD
07.2018 - 05.2024
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2013 - 06.2017
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
Teacher
Lufkin ISD
09.1999 - 05.2017
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
Education
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TXBachelor of Arts - Communication
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TXSkills
- Preaching
- Pastoral counseling
- Discipleship
- Spiritual instruction
- Congregational care
- Spiritual leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Teaching
- Disciple-making
- Leadership building
Timeline
Pastor
North Texas Conference
09.2022 - Current
Teacher
Dallas ISD
07.2018 - 05.2024
Pastor
United Methodist Church
07.2013 - 06.2017
Teacher
Lufkin ISD
09.1999 - 05.2017
Master of Divinity - Theology
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Stephen F. Austin State University
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