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Sir Gregory Thornton

Sir Gregory Thornton

Memphis,TN

Summary

Ministry leader with extensive experience in preaching, teaching, and shepherding diverse congregations. Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and implement strategic outreach initiatives that enhance community engagement. Recognized for effective leadership, sound decision-making, and a commitment to fostering spiritual growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Pastor of Teaching

Downtown Church
Memphis, USA
02.2024 - Current
  • Provides strategic leadership by overseeing daily operations, administering the annual budget, and supervising administrative departments.
  • Plans and leads worship services, regularly preaches sermons, and coordinates with leaders to align ministry with the church mission.
  • Collaborates with staff, ministry teams, and church leadership to cultivate growth and strengthen community impact through outreach and discipleship initiatives.
  • Provides pastoral care for members of the congregation, including counseling, visitation, and prayer.

Assistant Pastor

Downtown Church
Memphis, TN
06.2019 - 02.2024
  • Provided spiritual guidance and mentorship to youth members.
  • Facilitated small groups focused on discipleship development.
  • Initiated fundraising campaigns for youth ministry programs.
  • Managed administrative duties related to maintaining financial records, budgets, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for promoting church membership growth.
  • Conducted weekly worship services, including preaching and delivering sermons.

Middle School Bible Teacher

Harmony Independent School
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - Current
  • Teach weekly Bible classes to students with diverse backgrounds, and varying levels of biblical knowledge.
  • Develop creative, interactive lessons to engage middle school learners in understanding Scripture, and applying it to life.
  • Foster a welcoming environment for discussion and critical thinking.
  • Provided guidance and spiritual counseling to students in need.

Pastoral Resident

Fellowship Memphis
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Received valuable ministry training and was taught to preach effectively to people of different ages, cultures, and backgrounds.
  • Conducted weekly Bible studies and led small groups discussions and groups.
  • Counseled individuals through difficult life transitions such as divorce, job loss, grief, and addiction.

College Campus Minister

Campus Outreach
Memphis, TN
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Worked to evangelize and disciple college students.
  • Prepared and delivered weekly Bible study sessions to diverse student populations.
  • Recruited and led a team of college students on a transformative mission trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Orlando, Florida.
  • Established partnerships with local churches and other religious institutions to further expand ministry reach.

Education

Doctor of Ministry -

Covenant Theological Seminary
St Louis, MO
05-2028

Master of Divinity -

Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR

Skills

  • Ministry strategies
  • Preaching and teaching
  • Team building and leadership
  • Cultural awareness and empathy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multiethnic engagement

Community Leadership

  • Memphis Business Academy Charter Schools – Board Chair (2023–Present), Board Member (2019–Present)
    Provided strategic oversight and governance for a network of public charter schools. Led board in policy development, fiscal stewardship, and executive evaluation.

Timeline

Associate Pastor of Teaching

Downtown Church
02.2024 - Current

Middle School Bible Teacher

Harmony Independent School
08.2023 - Current

Assistant Pastor

Downtown Church
06.2019 - 02.2024

Pastoral Resident

Fellowship Memphis
01.2017 - 01.2019

College Campus Minister

Campus Outreach
01.2015 - 01.2017

Doctor of Ministry -

Covenant Theological Seminary

Master of Divinity -

Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Arkansas State University

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