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Tony Banning

Tony Banning

Bay Minette,Alabama

Summary

Relationship-driven minister of the Gospel with thirty-five years of experience in Biblical teaching and discipleship as well as organizational and administrative leadership. Well-organized and enthusiastic individual with expertise in providing Biblical leadership, evangelism, and administration. Successful in overseeing community services for all age groups. A vast array of teaching and leadership experiences in traditional and innovative settings. Actively serving on association committee.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Pastor

White House Fork Baptist Church
Bay Minette, Alabama
04.2021 - Current
  • Assisted church in resuming regular worship services following COVID restrictions and resignation of pastor and music leader
  • Developed and trained pastoral search committee to begin search process
  • Instituted additional unique learning opportunities
  • Established budgeting and financial goals
  • Uniting church family to pursue common vision
  • Currently serving on Association Scholarship Committee

Associate Pastor Music and Youth

Southside Baptist Church
Bay Minette, Alabama
10.2014 - 03.2021

Planned and conducted worship services, coordinated ongoing Bible studies and outreach ministries

  • Partnered with city officials and community leaders for outreach to at-risk children
  • Led in curriculum development
  • Spearheaded church incorporation and development of new policies and procedures to meet state legal compliance
  • Served as transitional pastor when pastor retired
  • Developed and led an adult choir of thirty and a youth ministry of forty-five through relationship building.
  • Led in renovation of sanctuary

Sheriff's Deputy/Corrections Officer

Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
Bay Minette, Alabama
08.2011 - 08.2016
  • Actively led numerous officer training and leadership development programs
  • Supervised five to seven hundred inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions
  • Exercised compassionate and professional custody and control of inmates
  • Actively improved inmate morale through spiritual guidance, support programs including Alcoholics Anonymous, and through providing productive outlets including recreation and opportunities for personal improvement

Pastor

Pine Grove Baptist Church
Bay Minette, Alabama
07.2009 - 06.2011
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to community and leading worship services
  • Updated church incorporation to meet state legal compliance and updated policies and procedures
  • Instituted partnership program with local volunteer organizations for community safety and awareness initiative
  • Instituted pastoral care outreach ministry in community

Pastor

Philadelphia Baptist Church
Jasper, Alabama
02.2005 - 06.2009
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to a church in conflict, including managing daily responsibilities for multi-staff church while delivering compassionate pastoral care to church and community
  • Partnered with non-profit organizations, civic groups, and members of public to provide community assistance for ongoing disaster relief and community needs
  • Led in building and installation of recreational area for children and youth
  • Coordinated curriculum development
  • Planned and led three associational missions efforts

Pastor

Shiloh Baptist Church
Deer Park, Alabama
05.1997 - 01.2005
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to growing, mission-minded church in rural setting
  • Developed church-community relationship program that included providing crisis care for community and leading community worship services
  • Supervised associate pastor and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs
  • Organized four mission trips while partnering with associational and state support agencies
  • Developed written church constitution and bylaws
  • Led in facilities renovation and safety upgrades

Teacher

Fulton Road Christian School
Mobile, Alabama
09.1993 - 05.1995
  • Taught Bible, Science, and Math sixth, seventh, and eighth grades
  • Selected and developed curriculum
  • Instituted afterschool tutoring program
  • Instituted remedial program for at-risk students

Electrician

United States Navy
Norfolk, Virginia
10.1981 - 10.1987
  • Nuclear reactor electrician
  • Senior qualified propulsion plant and load dispatcher electrician
  • Work Center Supervisor
  • Developed and led numerous training exercises for plant operation procedures, maintenance, and departmental damage control

Education

Ph.D.: Higher Education Administration -

Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
05.2024

Master of Arts - History (American And Atlantic)

Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - History (World)

University of Mobile, Mobile, Alabama
05.1992

Biblical Studies/Ancient History -

Southeastern Bible College, Birmingham, Alabama
05.1989

Skills

  • Spiritual care
  • Pastoral Care
  • Grief support
  • Interfaith understanding
  • Crisis Management
  • Empathy Development
  • Worship service assistance
  • Disaster Relief Training

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Pastor - White House Fork Baptist Church
04.2021 - Current
Associate Pastor Music and Youth - Southside Baptist Church
10.2014 - 03.2021
Sheriff's Deputy/Corrections Officer - Baldwin County Sheriff's Office
08.2011 - 08.2016
Pastor - Pine Grove Baptist Church
07.2009 - 06.2011
Pastor - Philadelphia Baptist Church
02.2005 - 06.2009
Pastor - Shiloh Baptist Church
05.1997 - 01.2005
Teacher - Fulton Road Christian School
09.1993 - 05.1995
Electrician - United States Navy
10.1981 - 10.1987
Liberty University - Ph.D.: Higher Education Administration,
Liberty University - Master of Arts, History (American And Atlantic)
University of Mobile - Bachelor of Arts, History (World)
Southeastern Bible College - Biblical Studies/Ancient History,

Additional Information

Extensive community volunteer work as a Firefighter and Scoutmaster

Tony Banning