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Timothy E. Sheaffer

Myerstown,PA

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Executive Pastor with extensive experience at South Lebanon Community Church. Proven track record in biblical teaching and team building, successfully leading youth programs and enhancing church operations. Strong communicator with exceptional people skills, dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Pastoral Staff

South Lebanon Community Church
03.2015 - Current
  • I was called as the Christian Education and Visitation Pastor for approximately one year. I was responsible for the oversight of the Christian Education ministries of the church. I was also responsible for the visitation ministry of the church. I transitioned to being the Youth Pastor for approximately 7 years. I developed the adult leadership team and developed a plan to encourage the teens to grow in their faith. I also taught the teens and led them on life-changing mission trips I transitioned to being the Executive Pastor, and I am currently serving in that role. I am responsible for the daily operations of the church staff. I have developed or edited documents to govern the church, and provide direction for the ministries of the church.

Part-time Pastor

Journey of Faith Bible Church
09.2012 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for scheduling and facilitating the weekly worship services. Also responsible for the majority of the teaching ministry in the worship services.

Customer Service Associate and Sales Specialist for Commercial Sales

Lowe’s Inc. of Lebanon, PA
Lebanon, PA
07.2011 - 03.2015
  • Responsible to develop relationships with customers that lead to increased sales from those customers. Also responsible to meet sales goals, maintain regular contact with a list of customers and seek to find new customers.

Director of Youth, Music, and Media

New Beginnings Grace Brethren Church
06.2000 - 01.2011
  • Responsible to lead, cast vision, and develop leaders in these areas. Responsibilities included leading the choir and worship team and helping others to understand a Biblical perspective on worship and training them to lead worship. Also responsible to oversee the media ministries of the church including web development, advertising, and all media utilized during worship services.

Associate Pastor of Youth and Music

Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Responsible to lead and develop both the youth and music programs of the church.

Youth Pastor

Riverside Grace Brethren Church
01.1994 - 01.1997
  • Responsible to lead and develop the youth program.

Education

B/S - Bible & Music

Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster, PA
05-1989

High School Diploma -

Northern Lebanon High School
Fredericksburg, PA
06-1985

Skills

  • Biblical teaching
  • Shepherding
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Administration
  • Team player
  • Giving
  • Strong people skills

Other Experiences

  • Examined by the West Penn District and Licensed by the Riverside Grace Brethren Church in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches in January 1997
  • Examined by the North Atlantic Examination Committee and Ordained by the New Beginnings Grace Brethren Church in the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches in April 2005
  • Advance Degree courses through the Antioch School of Church Planting and Leadership Development
  • East Coast Worship Summit in 2008
  • Worship God 09 Conference in 2009

Timeline

Pastoral Staff

South Lebanon Community Church
03.2015 - Current

Part-time Pastor

Journey of Faith Bible Church
09.2012 - 05.2015

Customer Service Associate and Sales Specialist for Commercial Sales

Lowe’s Inc. of Lebanon, PA
07.2011 - 03.2015

Director of Youth, Music, and Media

New Beginnings Grace Brethren Church
06.2000 - 01.2011

Associate Pastor of Youth and Music

Echo Valley Grace Brethren Church
01.1998 - 01.2000

Youth Pastor

Riverside Grace Brethren Church
01.1994 - 01.1997

B/S - Bible & Music

Lancaster Bible College

High School Diploma -

Northern Lebanon High School