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Sidney Turner

Austinville,VA

Summary

Accomplished spiritual leader with a proven track record at Woodlawn Church Of God, adept in pastoral counseling and strategic planning. Spearheaded ministry growth initiatives, enhancing community engagement and volunteer empowerment. Demonstrates exceptional preaching and organizational leadership skills, significantly enriching congregational life and spiritual development. People led and focused on serving and bettering the people and community around.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastor

Woodlawn Church Of God
2020.04 - Current
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
  • Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
  • Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
  • Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
  • Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
  • Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
  • Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Implemented comprehensive adult education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
  • Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
  • Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels.
  • Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
  • Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
  • Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.

Pastor

Pleasant Valley Church Of A Living God
2000.01 - 2020.04
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Advised couples preparing for marriage via pre-marital counseling services tailored specifically towards their unique relational dynamics.
  • Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
  • Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
  • Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
  • Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Facilitated small group discussions aimed at deepening participants'' understanding of core biblical principles and themes.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
  • Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
  • Designed innovative worship experiences that integrated contemporary elements alongside traditional practices.
  • Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
  • Implemented comprehensive adult education programs that catered to diverse learning interests while fostering spiritual growth within the community.
  • Coordinated mission trips for members interested in participating in global outreach efforts.
  • Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
  • Attracted new members to the congregation through effective marketing strategies such as social media campaigns, website updates, and targeted outreach efforts.
  • Established systems for tracking congregational engagement levels, identifying areas for improvement in member retention rates and overall satisfaction levels.
  • Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
  • Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
  • Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.

Director of Youth Camps in NC

Church Of A Living God
2008.06 - 2014.06
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation in the community and industry at large.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Director of Youth Camps in VA

Church Of A Living God
1998.06 - 2008.06
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
  • Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
  • Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Optimized staff performance by designing comprehensive training programs tailored to individual needs.
  • Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
  • Evaluated employee performance objectively using established metrics, leading to fair compensation adjustments based on meritocracy principles.
  • Drove business expansion by identifying new markets, conducting research, and developing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Leveraged data analytics insights for informed decision-making in critical areas such as sales forecasting, budgeting, or personnel management.
  • Assisted with sales and marketing strategies to foster achievement of revenue goals.
  • Spearheaded successful product launches that resulted in increased brand visibility and customer acquisition.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
  • Optimized operational processes using analytics tools to address client-specific metrics.
  • Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation in the community and industry at large.
  • Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
  • Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
  • Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.
  • Evaluated live broadcasts to assess signal strength and compliance with FCC standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

Youth Pastor

People's Church Of A Living God
1994.06 - 1999.12
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
  • Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
  • Ensured a safe environment for all participants during activities by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Set goals for youth in church and communicated with parents regarding progress.
  • Increased youth group attendance by creating dynamic worship services tailored to engage a younger audience.
  • Taught and counseled youth of all ages
  • Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
  • Organized successful retreats that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Mentored young adults through one-on-one counseling sessions, fostering personal development and spiritual growth.
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Implemented creative solutions for generating excitement about youth ministry events using multimedia presentations, games, and live music performances.
  • Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and belonging within the youth group.
  • Strengthened relationships between families and the church by hosting family-focused events and providing resources for parents.
  • Recruited volunteers from the congregation to assist in various aspects of the youth ministry program such as event planning or leading small groups during Bible studies or retreats.
  • Supported young adults during times of transition by offering guidance, resources, and encouragement for pursuing their faith journey outside the context of formal youth ministry programming.
  • Empowered young people to take ownership of their faith journey through small group discussions and Bible study sessions.
  • Enhanced community outreach efforts by organizing mission trips, volunteer projects, and fundraising events.
  • Managed budgets responsibly while prioritizing spending on essential materials needed for effective programming in line with church goals.
  • Conducted regular evaluations of youth ministry programs to ensure continued growth and development, making adjustments as needed based on feedback from participants and church leadership.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, event details, financial information, and contact information for all youth ministry participants.
  • Facilitated collaboration among different age groups within the congregation through joint service projects and shared learning experiences.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Improved communication among youth group members with regular social media updates, newsletters, and announcements about upcoming events.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • 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.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youth of all ages to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.

Education

No Degree - Pastoral Studies

Cornerstone Bible School
Brown Summit, NC

Skills

  • Teaching
  • Preaching
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Pastoral Care
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Public Speaking
  • Mission-oriented
  • Sermon Preparation
  • Prayer leadership
  • Disciple-making
  • Biblical Knowledge
  • Multicultural Sensitivity
  • Administration skills
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Community Service
  • Discipleship training
  • Spiritual Guidance
  • Staff Leadership
  • Volunteer Management
  • Counseling
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Congregational care
  • Shepherding
  • Church growth strategies
  • Biblically based
  • Operational Reporting
  • Children's ministry
  • Strategic Planning
  • Marriage counseling
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Officiating
  • Teaching
  • Youth ministry
  • Spiritual cultivation
  • Small Group Facilitation
  • Fundraising expertise
  • Crisis Management
  • Operations Management
  • Grief counseling
  • Interfaith dialogue
  • Disaster Response
  • Mercy ministry
  • Addiction support
  • Individual Counseling
  • Licensed Professional Counselor
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Timeline

Pastor

Woodlawn Church Of God
2020.04 - Current

Director of Youth Camps in NC

Church Of A Living God
2008.06 - 2014.06

Pastor

Pleasant Valley Church Of A Living God
2000.01 - 2020.04

Director of Youth Camps in VA

Church Of A Living God
1998.06 - 2008.06

Youth Pastor

People's Church Of A Living God
1994.06 - 1999.12

No Degree - Pastoral Studies

Cornerstone Bible School

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