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Thomas Alverson

Beloit,WI

Summary

Local license Pastor with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.

Was Certified Lay Speaker at First United Methodist Church - Beloit WI 2000 - 2010 then I was sent out to The Clinton Campus and performed duties as assistant to the Senior Pastor from 2010 through September 2024;

Pulpit supply at Darien Community of Christ Church - October 2024 through June 2024

License Local Pastor June 2024 to present day.

I was a Certified Lay Speaker from 2000 through 2024 when I went to Local License Pastor School passing that in June 2024.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Local License Pastor

Palmyra United Methodist Church
Palmyra, WI
07.2025 - Current
  • Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.

Local License Pastor

Darien Community Association
Darien, Wisconsin
11.2024 - 06.2025
  • Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
  • Organized special events such as weddings, baptisms, funerals.
  • Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
  • Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
  • Compiled monthly reports summarizing progress towards meeting organizational objectives.
  • Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Officiated weddings and led funeral services for church members.
  • Administered communion, baptisms and other religious rites.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.

Certified Lay Speaker

The River Of Life United Methodist Church
Beloit, Wisconsin
01.2000 - 10.2024
  • Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
  • Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
  • Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
  • Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
  • Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Brought attention to youth ministry contributions through congregational awareness initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Senior High School
Rockford IL
06-1972

Skills

  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Social media management
  • Sermon design
  • Family support
  • Public speaking
  • Community outreach
  • Team building
  • Crisis management
  • Project management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Event coordination
  • Interpersonal communication
  • ICD Training Through United Methodist Church

Affiliations

  • Enjoy gardening
  • Enjoy bowling
  • Enjoy Swimming
  • Enjoy spending time with my children, grandchildren and great grand children

Accomplishments

  • Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
  • Firefighter of the Year

Timeline

Local License Pastor

Palmyra United Methodist Church
07.2025 - Current

Local License Pastor

Darien Community Association
11.2024 - 06.2025

Certified Lay Speaker

The River Of Life United Methodist Church
01.2000 - 10.2024

High School Diploma -

West Senior High School

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