Sonny Hyde
Reedsburg,WI
Summary
Encouraged and energetic pastor with background in providing spiritual guidance and support to community members. Skilled in delivering engaging sermons, leading worship services, and offering pastoral care. Strong ability to connect with diverse groups and facilitate meaningful discussions on faith, ethics, and community service. Known for creating and implementing impactful programs that address local needs and foster a sense of belonging and support within the congregation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor / Church Planter
Cornerstone Church
Reedsburg, WI
05.2000 - Current
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Coordinated and administered communion and baptisms.
- Officiated weddings and led funeral services.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements regarding topics relevant to faith-based organizations.
- Maintained regular office hours for counseling sessions with individuals or families.
- Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
- Collaborated with music directors and choir leaders to create inspiring worship experiences.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive vision for the church's growth and development.
- Lead fundraising efforts for mission trips and special projects.
- Served as an active member of various committees within the community at large.
- Spearheaded community outreach programs.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Created sermon outlines and delivered inspirational sermons on Sunday mornings.
- Attended conferences related to religious topics or current issues facing churches.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Redlands Missionary Baptist Insitutue
Redlands, CA12-1999
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA06-1993
Skills
- Vision casting
- Counseling
- Ministry evaluation
- Organizational leadership
- Biblical stewardship
- Teaching
Affiliations
- I absolutely love traveling with my wife of 31 years as well as spending time with our two grown daughters, son-in-law, and granddog.
- I'm also a former collegiate and professional soccer player and had the privilege of coaching high school soccer for over 20 years.
- I love being engaged in the local community and have served as an alderman on Reedsburg's City Council as well as serving on the City Plan Commission, Personnel Committee, and Community Development Authority
Timeline
Lead Pastor / Church Planter
Cornerstone Church
05.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Redlands Missionary Baptist Insitutue
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
Loma Linda University
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