Stephen Johns
Pastor
Irmo,SC
Summary
Seasoned Pastor offering 15 years of experience in preaching, counseling, pastoral care and spiritual leadership. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in leading a church through a reformation process to be led by the Word.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Preaching and Teaching Pastor
Kennerly Road Baptist Church
Irmo, United States
05.2012 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Partnered with non-profit resource organizations for outreach to at-risk children.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Implemented New Members Class.
- Led through key changes to church constitution to reflect a healthier church ruled by the Word.
- Led from Senior Pastor to Plurality of Elders, congregational ruled polity.
- Identified and trained Non-Staff Elder.
Interim Pastor
Kennerly Road Baptist Church
Irmo, United States
08.2011 - 05.2012
- 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.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms.
- Worked with the Pastoral Search Committee.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assistant Pastor
Kennerly Road Baptist Church
Irmo, United States
08.2006 - 08.2011
- 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.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Led expansion project including restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Supervised youth staff and Sunday School teachers.
- Organized and taught the Youth Group and a College and Career Group.
- Led a ministry to students at the University of South Carolina with activities, evangelistic outreach, and weekly studies.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Assistant Pastor
Long Lake Community Church
Long Lake, WI
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Planned and conducted worship services and wrote sermons.
Promotions Manager
Northland Camp And Conference Center
Dunbar, WI
05.2003 - 08.2006
- Developed advertising tactics and implemented new solutions for increased brand awareness.
- Managed day-to-day functions of promotion and marketing departments.
- Collaborated on fund-raising endeavors.
- Worked closely with product development teams to create and maintain marketing materials.
- Traveled to local churches to present the camp ministry.
- Oversaw youth counselors during camping season.
- Counseled children and teenagers.
- Planned and prepared advertising and promotional material to increase camp awareness and attendance.
Dorm Supervisor
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI
08.2001 - 08.2003
- Mediated conflict to provide safe and secure environment through policy enforcement.
- Facilitated minor care needs of facility by reporting issues to maintenance department for quick resolution.
- Assisted students in handling tough situations to resolve problems.
- Guided students to integrate into both academic and social communities on campus.
- Initiated dormitory programs to foster positive relationships and safe social opportunities.
- Fostered productive and supportive environment for academic and social success.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to residents coping with spiritual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Arlington Bible College
Baltimore, MDMaster of Arts - Biblical Studies
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WID. Ed. Min. - Leadership
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY05.2023
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Congregational Care
- New Member Assimilation
- Pastoral Counseling
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Leadership Development
- Annual Budgets
- Prezi Presentations
- Team Meetings
- Preaching
Timeline
Preaching and Teaching Pastor
Kennerly Road Baptist Church
05.2012 - Current
Interim Pastor
Kennerly Road Baptist Church
08.2011 - 05.2012
Assistant Pastor
Kennerly Road Baptist Church
08.2006 - 08.2011
Assistant Pastor
Long Lake Community Church
01.2005 - 08.2006
Promotions Manager
Northland Camp And Conference Center
05.2003 - 08.2006
Dorm Supervisor
Maranatha Baptist University
08.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Arlington Bible College
Master of Arts - Biblical Studies
Maranatha Baptist University
D. Ed. Min. - Leadership
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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