Dr. Torenzo L. Gilham
Winder,US
Summary
Accomplished leader with a strong background in strategic leadership and community outreach at Carlton Grove Baptist Church. Proficient in sermon preparation and delivery, promoting engagement and spiritual development. Dedicated to mentoring new leaders and employing conflict de-escalation methods to boost church unity and overall effectiveness.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder/Sr. Pastor
Living Hope Ministries and Christian Fellowship
Statham, US
05.2022 - Current
- Managed budget allocations for various ministry initiatives and events.
- Facilitated regular meetings to discuss program progress and challenges.
- Facilitated Bible studies and small group discussions to encourage fellowship.
- Mentored emerging leaders within the congregation to enhance ministry efforts.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Maintained records of baptisms, marriages, funerals, membership rolls.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Resolved conflict between church members in a professional manner.
- Prepared annual reports that tracked progress towards meeting established goals.
- Worked with leadership committee to set annual church master calendar.
- Served as a liaison between the church board of directors and staff members.
- Liaised with church staff and ministry discuss church growth objectives.
Sr. Pastor
Carlton Grove Baptist Church
Elberton, US
01.2016 - 04.2022
- Led weekly worship services, delivering impactful sermons to engage the congregation.
- Provided pastoral care, counseling, and support to church members during difficult times.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
Sr. Pastor
Cades Chapel Baptist Church
Elberton, US
06.2008 - 01.2015
- Facilitated church meetings, promoting open communication among leadership and members.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Led weekly worship services, delivering impactful sermons to engage the congregation.
- Provided pastoral care, counseling, and support to church members during difficult times.
Education
Religion - MBE - Biblical Studies
North Georgia Theological Seminary
GA02-2016
Skills
- Strategic leadership
- Sermon Preparation and Delivery
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict de-escalation techniques
- Mentorship and pastoral training
- Leadership Development
- Community Outreach
- Public Speaking
- Biblical teaching and theology
Certification
License and Ordination in [Baptist], [Thankful Missionary Baptist Church - Stephens, Ga]
Accomplishments
• Lifetime Achievement Award, 05/01/24, President Joseph Biden
• Honorary Doctorate Degree, 06/14/25, Global International Alliance - (GIA)
• Global Directory of Who's Who, Community Leader - 2023
• Honorary Doctorate Degree, 06/14/25, Global International Alliance - (GIA)
• Global Directory of Who's Who, Community Leader - 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Founder/Sr. Pastor
Living Hope Ministries and Christian Fellowship
05.2022 - Current
Sr. Pastor
Carlton Grove Baptist Church
01.2016 - 04.2022
Sr. Pastor
Cades Chapel Baptist Church
06.2008 - 01.2015
Religion - MBE - Biblical Studies
North Georgia Theological Seminary