Terrel McBride
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate community and social service specialist with background in developing and implementing programs that serve diverse populations. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and program development to address various social issues. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with community members and stakeholders leading to enhanced support networks and improved outcomes for clients. Have made significant contributions to team efforts through innovative problem-solving and commitment to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PASTOR
First African Methodist Episcopal Church
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Current
- Plan, prepare, and conduct worship services and programs, impacting and reaching the congregation and community.
- Provide pastoral care through nursing home, hospital and home visitations
- Oversee and direct all administrative and financial concerns of the Church
- Supervise volunteer staff
- Collaborated with local organizations to provide resources for the congregation.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
FIELD ORGANIZER
Delco Victory 2021
Delaware County
- Current
- Researched state election laws to ensure compliance with relevant regulations at all times.
- Worked with management staff to evaluate goals and create implementation strategies.
- Mentored volunteers on assigned tasks to keep everyone operating at same level.
- Designed surveys to collect feedback from constituents on various policy issues.
- Mobilized, coordinated, and supported membership networks for collective bargaining campaigns.
- Recruited, trained and oversaw organizational volunteers.
- Trained students to lead social change, run strategic campaigns, organize news conferences, build strong coalitions, generate grassroots support, and coordinate lobby days.
- Identified target constituencies and designed tailored outreach initiatives to reach them effectively.
SENIOR PASTOR
Murphy African Methodist Episcopal Church
Chester, Pennsylvania
01.2012 - 12.2021
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Lead team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and events.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
CASE MANAGER
Family Services Montgomery County District Attorney Office
Montgomery County
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Educated clients and their families about their rights and available community resources.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, caregivers, social services and other agencies to ensure client needs were met.
- Provided hands-on and proactive leadership to community services staff.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Established and maintained relationships to meet community needs and avoid service duplication.
VIRTUAL ORGANIZER
Community Outreach Group
Online/Remote
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Develop and mobilize a strong volunteer base and cultivate volunteer community leaders through direct community outreach, grassroots field work, voter contact, and leadership development programs
- Recruit, train, support, and mobilize activists in targeted communities, specifically youth, Black, Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities, on local, state and national reproductive health issues
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Collaborated with community-based organizations and key stakeholders to address community initiatives.
- Managed databases containing contact information for supporters and volunteers.
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to engage target audiences, including voter registration drives.
BEHAVORIAL MANAGER (SCHOOL BASED)
Child Guidance Resource Center
Havertown, Pennsylvania
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights within educational and community settings to promote inclusive practices.
- Conducted peer mediation sessions and conflict resolution groups.
- Provided crisis intervention and management to address immediate behavioral concerns safely and effectively.
- Directed emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Guided clients in developing coping mechanisms and strategies for self-regulation and emotional control.
- Cultivated classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering both social and academic development.
- Delivered crisis management training for school personnel regarding appropriate responses to escalating behaviors.
- Collaborated with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES
Camden Urban Ministry Initiative
Camden, New Jersey
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Supervise five locations throughout Camden, New Jersey, establishing partnerships with civic organizations
- Developed and implemented comprehensive and relevant community programming (including summer camp and Christmas drive) for the surrounding neighborhoods, emphasizing the spiritual, social, and educational needs of the community
- Oversaw fundraising activities and preparation of public relations materials.
- Assessed and identified service delivery challenges and opportunities within local area.
- Developed strategies to engage hard-to-reach groups within the target population.
- Delivered presentations at conferences on best practices in youth work.
- Facilitated inter-agency collaboration between local authorities, charities, schools and other organisations working with young people.
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
Stone Mountain, Georgia
01.2006 - 12.2010
- Developed, organized, and implemented a structured and diverse community-based program for youth and teens
- Constructed a youth worship service, Ten 55, which encouraged input, design and participation from the youth and young adults
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Tailored instruction to provide access and inclusion for children with special learning needs.
- Created and maintained strong relationships with families, volunteers, and community partners to build a supportive network of resources for the youth ministry.
- Organized and led weekly meetings, retreats, conferences, workshops, events, camps, mission trips, and other activities for the youth ministry.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Payne Theological Seminary
12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Beulah Heights University
05-2008
Skills
- Community service
- Organizational leadership
- Leadership building
- Visionary leadership
- Grief support
- Inspirational leadership
- Organizational management
- Public speaking
- Volunteer management
- Social media engagement
- Fundraising expertise
- Voter engagement
- Campaign management
- Coalition building
- Media relations
- Policy analysis
- Individualized education programs
- Behavioral health
- Behavioral intervention plans
- Youth development
- Family engagement
- Advocacy experience
- Mobilization management
References
- Ms. Kelly Cunningham, Kcunningham@cgrc.com, (610) 662-5423
- Mr. Billy Honor, Bhonor@gmail.com, (678) 431-7014
- Ms. Tina Deveaux , Tina@xtreememedia.com (240) 601-1515
Organizationsaffiliations
- Ordained Minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
- Safe Corridors of Chester, a volunteer group which encourages citizen participation in keeping the city safe
- Hands on Atlanta Volunteer
- Volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters Atlanta
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated
Timeline
CASE MANAGER
Family Services Montgomery County District Attorney Office
07.2020 - 07.2021
VIRTUAL ORGANIZER
Community Outreach Group
03.2020 - 11.2020
BEHAVORIAL MANAGER (SCHOOL BASED)
Child Guidance Resource Center
11.2014 - 12.2018
SENIOR PASTOR
Murphy African Methodist Episcopal Church
01.2012 - 12.2021
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH SERVICES
Camden Urban Ministry Initiative
01.2012 - 12.2013
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
Crossroads Presbyterian Church
01.2006 - 12.2010
SENIOR PASTOR
First African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Current
FIELD ORGANIZER
Delco Victory 2021
- Current
Master of Divinity -
Payne Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Beulah Heights University
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