Tevaris Hoosier
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Associate Minister with a proven track record at Bells Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, excelling in pastoral care and community outreach. Skilled in sermon preparation and fundraising strategies, I foster spiritual growth and unity through engaging workshops and compassionate support, enhancing congregational involvement and enriching lives within the community.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Minister
Bells Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
2016 - Current
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Evaluated and implemented new resources such as books, study materials, or guest speakers to enrich congregants'' spiritual growth.
- Led workshops on topics like prayer, discipleship, or conflict resolution to promote personal growth within the community.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Conducted funerals and memorial services with dignity and compassion while providing solace to grieving family members.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants.
- Collaborated with ministry team to plan and execute special events such as retreats and workshops, enriching the spiritual lives of participants.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage meaningful dialogue about faith-related topics among attendees.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for local service projects, strengthening the church''s impact on the surrounding community.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support the church''s outreach programs and humanitarian work.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- 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.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Associate Minister
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
01.2014 - 2016
- Assisted senior minister in developing community outreach programs, resulting in increased membership and involvement.
- Provided pastoral care for congregation members, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Served as an empathetic listener during one-on-one counseling sessions, offering comfort and insight during challenging times in congregants'' lives.
- Led workshops on topics like prayer, discipleship, or conflict resolution to promote personal growth within the community.
- Mentored youth group members, encouraging personal growth and spiritual development within a safe space.
- Conducted funerals and memorial services with dignity and compassion while providing solace to grieving family members.
- Conducted weekly bible study sessions to deepen congregants'' understanding of their faith.
- Delivered inspiring sermons that resonated with diverse audiences, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among congregants.
- Collaborated with ministry team to plan and execute special events such as retreats and workshops, enriching the spiritual lives of participants.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage meaningful dialogue about faith-related topics among attendees.
- Developed strong relationships with families in the congregation, providing guidance and support during times of struggle or celebration.
- Coordinated volunteer efforts for local service projects, strengthening the church''s impact on the surrounding community.
- Enhanced congregation engagement by incorporating multimedia and relatable stories into sermons.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts to support the church''s outreach programs and humanitarian work.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- 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.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Education
Springfield High School
Springfield, TN05.2009
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Small group facilitation
- Grief support
- Sermon preparation
- Youth ministry
- Prayer guidance
- Social media engagement
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Fundraising strategies
- Ministry administration
- Worship planning
- Strategic leadership
- Media relations
- Fundraising
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Spiritual leadership
- Preaching
- Reliability
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Biblical Knowledge
- Teaching
- Officiating
- Continuous improvement
- Spiritual instruction
- Professional demeanor
- Oversee services
- Inspirational leadership
Timeline
Associate Minister
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
01.2014 - 2016
Associate Minister
Bells Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
2016 - Current
Springfield High School
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