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Scott Bridges

Fredericksburg,VA

Summary

Caring and compassionate servant leader with extensive experience in creating, casting vision, educating and mentoring all kinds of people, regardless of age or ethnicity. A skilled communicator and teacher. A faithful and diligent carer for people and their needs.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA Unity Fund Development Coordinator

Presbyterian Church in America
01.2018 - Current
  • Created and then oversaw the Development of the PCA Unity Fund, which functions as a Foundation for recruiting, educating, and placing minorities within the denomination (Presbyterian Church in America).
  • Raised well over $1M.
  • More than 380 scholarships awarded.

Senior Pastor

Wallace Presbyterian Church
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Planned and conducted worship and special services for a large, multi-ethnic congregation.
  • Oversaw development of a new 11 acre campus.
  • Preached, taught, and counseled regularly, fostering spiritual growth and vitality.
  • Created a Small Group Bible Program throughout the church.
  • Managed a large staff and lay leadership structure, providing direction while supporting and holding leaders accountable.
  • Oversaw the management of a church budget that was well over $1M per year.
  • Oversaw the creation and execution of the church's year-long calendar of events.
  • Promoted social justice initiatives, celebrating the diversity of the church and community, and the need for more diversity for our denomination.
  • Participated actively in community endeavors, such as the local food pantry.

Founding Pastor

Christ Presbyterian Church
01.1996 - 01.2008
  • Created and executed the concept of planting a new church in Santa Barbara, CA.
  • Raised significant funding for making the project possible (approximately $200k).
  • Did significant community outreach to establish and grow a new congregation.
  • Enhanced the spiritual lives of congregants through preaching, teaching, a establishing a small group Bible study ministry for all ages.
  • Helped create the first Campus Ministry of our denomination on the West Coast.
  • Created significant involvement in community outreaches/services, such as the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission.
  • Secured funding to purchase and oversaw renovation a building for the church to have as their own (approximately $3M).
  • Delivered pastoral care to a growing group of people.

Assistant Pastor

Covenant Presbyterian Church
01.1992 - 01.1996
  • Helped to basically re-plant a church that had split into two congregations.
  • Provided pastoral care in all areas of their lives.
  • Regularly preached and taught to enhance spiritual growth and vitality.
  • Mentored seminary students in a Church Internship Ministry, preparing them for future ministry.
  • Created new ministries, such as a weekly fellowship dinner; a Children's Ministry; and a small group Bible study network throughout the church.

Adjunct Faculty

Covenant Theological Seminary
01.1993 - 01.1995
  • Taught Graduate Level classes in Homiletics (preaching) on three different levels of education: Elementary Homiletics; Christ-Centered Preaching; and Advanced Homiletics.
  • Each class would have instructional elements and then have a student preach. Then I would lead a conversation/analysis of the sermon with the class.
  • Mentoring to help each student to advance in their skills was crucial.

Founder of Singles Ministry

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church
01.1989 - 01.1992
  • Created a Young Adult Singles Ministry in a large church in St. Louis, MO, while a student at seminary.
  • Oversaw and established teaching, Bible study, social events, and pastoral counseling for participants.
  • Actively participated in being trained/mentored by the pastor and church leadership.

Campus Staff

Campus Crusade for Christ
01.1985 - 01.1989
  • Raised personal financial support to be able to minister.
  • Gathered students and organized Bible studies, outreach events, socials, and public service events.
  • Regularly taught and counseled more than 100 students.

Education

Master of Divinity - Theology, Pastoral Ministry

Covenant Theological Seminary
St. Louis, MO
05.1992

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
05.1985

Skills

  • Gifted preacher, teacher, and communicator
  • Excellent entrepreneurial skills
  • Experienced in working with all age groups
  • Motivated and effective fundraiser
  • Compassionate and caring servant leader
  • Computer skills (eg, Google Suite, Microsoft 360)

Family

Julie, Emily, thirty, Jack, twenty seven, Abbie, Lucy, Solenne

Academictraining

  • 1981, 1985, Oklahoma State University, Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
  • 1989, 1992, Covenant Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity

Awards

  • President’s Leadership Scholarship - Oklahoma State University
  • Reformed University Ministries Scholarship - Covenant Theological Seminary
  • Magna Cum Laude - Covenant Theological Seminary
  • Robert Rayburn Homiletics Award - Covenant Theological Seminary

Timeline

PCA Unity Fund Development Coordinator

Presbyterian Church in America
01.2018 - Current

Senior Pastor

Wallace Presbyterian Church
01.2008 - 01.2018

Founding Pastor

Christ Presbyterian Church
01.1996 - 01.2008

Adjunct Faculty

Covenant Theological Seminary
01.1993 - 01.1995

Assistant Pastor

Covenant Presbyterian Church
01.1992 - 01.1996

Founder of Singles Ministry

Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church
01.1989 - 01.1992

Campus Staff

Campus Crusade for Christ
01.1985 - 01.1989

Master of Divinity - Theology, Pastoral Ministry

Covenant Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Microbiology

Oklahoma State University

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