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Daniel Garcon

Pastor
Naples,FL

Summary

Dynamic Lead Pastor with a proven track record at Christ Center Fellowship, Church Planter, enhancing community engagement and spiritual growth. Skilled in preaching and pastoral counseling, I successfully implemented innovative outreach programs, fostering leadership development and increasing service participation. Committed to creating inclusive environments, I empower congregants through discipleship training and mentorship initiatives.

Professional spiritual leader equipped with comprehensive experience in guiding and supporting diverse congregations. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams, ensuring cohesive and collaborative efforts to achieve meaningful results. Reliable and adaptable, skilled in sermon delivery and pastoral counseling.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Pastor

Christ Center Fellowship of Lehigh and Naples
06.2019 - Current
  • Led congregation growth initiatives, enhancing community engagement and spiritual development.
  • Developed and implemented sermon series that addressed contemporary issues and promoted fellowship.
  • Oversaw staff training programs, fostering leadership skills and ensuring alignment with church mission.
  • Coordinated outreach programs, strengthening relationships with local organizations and boosting service participation.
  • Managed budget planning, optimizing resource allocation for ministry programs and facility maintenance.
  • Facilitated worship services, creating inclusive environments that encouraged member participation and spiritual connection.
  • Established mentorship opportunities for emerging leaders, promoting personal growth within the congregation.
  • Evaluated ministry effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, driving continuous improvement in church operations.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Strengthened relationships among congregation members by facilitating regular fellowship events and opportunities for connection.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
  • Developed partnerships with local organizations to increase community impact and expand outreach efforts.
  • Managed facility upkeep projects to ensure a welcoming environment for all who entered the church building.
  • Led worship services with a focus on creating an inclusive environment that welcomed a diverse array of attendees.
  • Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
  • Implemented new discipleship programs aimed at deepening believers'' understanding of their faith journey.
  • Oversaw financial management for the church, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and budget allocation.
  • Organized mission trips both locally and internationally to cultivate compassion and service within the congregation.
  • Fostered spiritual development through the creation and implementation of dynamic sermon series and small group studies.
  • Promoted interfaith dialogue by engaging in respectful conversations with representatives from other religious traditions.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Empowered youth within the congregation through targeted programming designed to encourage spiritual growth and leadership development.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Established mentorship programs for new believers seeking guidance on how best to navigate their spiritual journey.
  • Communicated effectively with church staff members to ensure efficient coordination of administrative tasks and event planning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain relevant knowledge in theology and pastoral leadership practices.
  • Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
  • Provided premarital counseling and officiated weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Lead Pastor

Nehemiah Baptist Church Naples Inc.
10.2007 - 03.2016
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
  • Led congregation growth initiatives, enhancing community engagement and spiritual development.
  • Developed and implemented sermon series that addressed contemporary issues and promoted fellowship.
  • Oversaw staff training programs, fostering leadership skills and ensuring alignment with church mission.
  • Coordinated outreach programs, strengthening relationships with local organizations and boosting service participation.
  • Managed budget planning, optimizing resource allocation for ministry programs and facility maintenance.
  • Facilitated worship services, creating inclusive environments that encouraged member participation and spiritual connection.
  • Established mentorship opportunities for emerging leaders, promoting personal growth within the congregation.
  • Evaluated ministry effectiveness through feedback mechanisms, driving continuous improvement in church operations.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
  • Developed partnerships with local organizations to increase community impact and expand outreach efforts.
  • Assisted families during times of crisis by providing compassionate pastoral care, prayer support, and guidance.
  • Oversaw financial management for the church, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources and budget allocation.
  • Organized mission trips both locally and internationally to cultivate compassion and service within the congregation.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Established mentorship programs for new believers seeking guidance on how best to navigate their spiritual journey.
  • Communicated effectively with church staff members to ensure efficient coordination of administrative tasks and event planning.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain relevant knowledge in theology and pastoral leadership practices.
  • Provided premarital counseling and officiated weddings, helping couples establish a strong foundation for their marriages.
  • Provided pastoral care to congregation members, offering guidance, support, and counseling when needed.
  • Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.

Clinical Pastoral Care

Naples Community Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2010

. Providing spiritual and emotional support to patients, families and staff through hands on at the hospitals.

. Responsible for crisis and grief counseling to patient and family support

. Performed other pastoral care duties assigned from the hospital office.

Working alongside of the staff and others counselors,

. Team player.


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Associates Minister of Education

Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church
01.2005 - 10.2008
  • Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with community values and mission objectives.
  • Collaborated with church leadership to assess educational needs and identify growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw training initiatives for staff volunteers, enhancing effectiveness in program delivery.
  • Facilitated workshops and seminars that promoted spiritual growth and educational advancement among congregation members.
  • Mentored new educators, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management strategies.
  • Evaluated program outcomes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Advocated for innovative teaching methods, fostering an inclusive learning environment for diverse audiences.
  • Streamlined communication channels within the department, promoting transparency and collaboration among team members.
  • Improved overall student achievement by implementing innovative curriculum and teaching methods.
  • Optimized resource allocation by conducting thorough evaluations on staffing levels based upon enrollment projections.
  • Evaluated instructional materials and resources to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives and learning goals of each grade level or subject area course offering.
  • Managed budget allocations effectively to maximize resources for essential programs and services.
  • Enhanced teacher collaboration by initiating professional development workshops and training sessions.
  • Developed comprehensive assessment tools to accurately measure student progress and inform instructional strategies.
  • Led the implementation of new technology initiatives, increasing efficiency in administrative tasks and enhancing classroom instruction.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.

Education

Master of Arts - Arts of Leadership

Luther Rice College & Seminary
Stonecrest, GA

Bachelor of Arts - Theologie

Emmaus Baptist College
Brandon, FL
01.2007 - 04.2025

Associate of Arts - Bible Studies

EmmausBaptist College
Brandon, FL
01.2007 - 04.2009

Skills

  • Church Planting
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Vision casting
  • Community service
  • Organizational leadership
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Preaching
  • Discipleship training
  • Disciple-making
  • Small group facilitation
  • Biblically based
  • Sermon preparation
  • Teaching
  • Mission-oriented
  • Leadership development
  • Officiating
  • Staff management
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Marriage counseling

Accomplishments

  • Developed and introduced Missions ministry program to increase engagement and service within community.
  • Planned and led over Fifteen mission trips to Haiti and Dominican Republic.
  • Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 90% year over year.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 150 in the development of Medical missions in Haiti.
  • Documented and resolved over 1500 people received medical help in 2010 follow the January 10th, earthquake which led to over 75 people got sabed.

Affiliations

  • Member of Royal Palm Baptist Association of Churches (2008- Present)
  • Advisor of the Haitian Local Fellowship of Royal Palm (2021-2025)
  • Church Consultant with Royal palm for over Eleven years. (2014-Present)
  • Former Secretary of the Haitian State Fellowship for Florida Baptist Convention. (2020 - 2022)
  • Former adviser of the Naples Haitian Pastors Associations (2007-2016)


Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • Ordained Pastor (January, 2009)
  • Licensed to Preach (September, 2008)
  • Certified Teacher (March, 2009)

Timeline

Lead Pastor

Christ Center Fellowship of Lehigh and Naples
06.2019 - Current

Clinical Pastoral Care

Naples Community Hospital
01.2008 - 10.2010

Lead Pastor

Nehemiah Baptist Church Naples Inc.
10.2007 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Theologie

Emmaus Baptist College
01.2007 - 04.2025

Associate of Arts - Bible Studies

EmmausBaptist College
01.2007 - 04.2009

Associates Minister of Education

Unity Faith Missionary Baptist Church
01.2005 - 10.2008

Master of Arts - Arts of Leadership

Luther Rice College & Seminary
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