Terry Hughes
Springville,PA
Summary
Seasoned pastor offering 25 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to growing church. Committed to creating thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development and mission-oriented strategic planning. Spiritual pastor with 25 years of experience in parrish ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities. Mission-driven pastor with more than 25 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Springville/Dimock Charge Of The UMC
Springville, PA
07.2016 - 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, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in acquisition of new worship facility and ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Pastor
Fort Loudon/Edenville Charge Of The UMC
St. Thomas, PA
07.2014 - 07.2016
- 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.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
Pastor
Five Mountain Charge Of The UMC
Hunlock Creek, PA
06.2006 - 07.2016
- 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, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in acquisition of new worship facility and ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Facilitated guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Pastor
Phelps Chapel Of The UMC
Jersey Shore, PA
07.2000 - 07.2006
- 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, baptisms and nursing home services.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating or remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Launched ministry expansion program, resulting in acquisition of new worship facility and ongoing conversion of former main worship campus into community recreation center.
- Facilitated guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Clergy
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Delaware, OH03.2009
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
United States Air Force Community College
Wichita Falls, TX05.1976
Skills
- Outreach Initiatives
- Professional Relationships
- Preparing Weekly Sermons
- Pastoral Counseling
- Administrative Leadership
- Biblical Stewardship
- Children's Ministry
- Capital Building Projects
- New Member Assimilation
- Community Outreach Programs
- Youth Advocacy
- Sermon Writing
- Compassionate Care
- Congregational Care
- Administering Social Media Accounts
- Spiritual Leadership
- Cost Savings
- Building Renovation
- Team Meetings
- Ministry Development
- Church Calendar Coordination
- Bible Studies
- Instructor Mentoring
- Membership Databases
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Small Group Leadership
- Hospice Visits
- Preaching
- Officiating
- Discipleship
- Pastoral counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Congregational care
Golf & reading
I play golf exercise and fellowship with other golfers. I read to expand my knowledge.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
The opposite of a true statement is a false statement, but the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.
Niels Bohr
Timeline
Pastor
Springville/Dimock Charge Of The UMC
07.2016 - Current
Pastor
Fort Loudon/Edenville Charge Of The UMC
07.2014 - 07.2016
Pastor
Five Mountain Charge Of The UMC
06.2006 - 07.2016
Pastor
Phelps Chapel Of The UMC
07.2000 - 07.2006
Associate of Arts - Clergy
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Associate of Science - Medical Laboratory Technology
United States Air Force Community College
Similar Profiles
Shanita JonesShanita Jones
Administrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist at The Dimock CenterAdministrative Assistant/Front Desk Receptionist at The Dimock Center
Delphine LearmonthDelphine Learmonth
Community Health Worker at Dimock Community Health CenterCommunity Health Worker at Dimock Community Health Center
Ralph GainesRalph Gaines
Pastor at Union Memorial UMC/Living Hope UMCPastor at Union Memorial UMC/Living Hope UMC