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Elston Carter

Elsmere,KY

Summary

Dedicated Pastor with 20+ years of experience in spiritual counseling, congregational leadership and community services management. Committed to shepherding individuals to Christ, engaging the community in missionary work. Developing leadership skills to continue to grow in pastoralism.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Overseer

Church of the Living God, 4th Diocese
08.2024 - Current
  • Serve as pastor to the pastor.
  • Assist in giving vision to the congregation's life & ministry.
  • Provide stability & counsel in times of leadership transition.
  • Advise the leadership team & congregation in times of difficulty.
  • Provide leadership in congregational decisions concerning selection of a leader.
  • Serve as link between the pastor, congregation, & the National Brotherhood.

Pastor

Church of the Living God
11.2023 - Current
  • Develop & deliver biblically sound, engaging sermons for worship services.
  • Lead Bible studies, membership classes, & other educational programs to promote discipleship.
  • Provide spiritual guidance, counseling, & support to individuals, couples, & families.
  • Visit & care for sick, homebound, or grieving members of the congregation.
  • Officiate at significant live events, such as weddings & funerals.
  • Provide spiritual & organizational leadership to the congregation.
  • Develop & implement strategies to achieve the church's mission & vision, often involving evangelism, discipleship, & community building.
  • Coordinate with church committees, deacons, & lay leaders.
  • Oversee church finances, budgeting & administrative operations.
  • Engage in networking & building relationships within the community & beyond.

Overseer

Church of the Living God, 2nd Diocese
08.2014 - 07.2024
  • Served as pastor to the pastor.
  • Assisted in giving vision to the congregation's life & ministry.
  • Provided stability & counsel in times of leadership transition.
  • Advised the leadership team & congregation in times of difficulty.
  • Provided leadership in congregational decisions concerning selection of a leader.
  • Served as link between the pastor, congregation, & the National Brotherhood.

Pastor

Church of the Living God
08.2002 - 07.2023
  • Developed & delivered biblically sound, engaging sermons for worship services.
  • Led Bible studies, membership classes, & other educational programs to promote discipleship.
  • Provided spiritual guidance, counseling, & support to individuals, couples, & families.
  • Visited & cared for sick, homebound, or grieving members of the congregation.
  • Officiated at significant live events, such as weddings & funerals.
  • Provided spiritual & organizational leadership to the congregation.
  • Developed & implement strategies to achieve the church's mission & vision, often involving evangelism, discipleship, & community building.
  • Coordinated with church committees, deacons, & lay leaders.
  • Oversaw church finances, budgeting & administrative operations.
  • Engaged in networking & building relationships within the community & beyond.

Funeral Assistant

Walker Funeral Home and Services
01.2014 - 01.2023
  • Provided direct support to funeral directors to ensure all aspects of funerals run smoothly.
  • Set up chapels, viewings, & other service areas.
  • Greeted visitors, offered assistance & comfort to grieving families & friends, & guided guests to seating.
  • Ensured the funeral home was clean, organized, & well-maintained.
  • Performed general administrative duties.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodward High School
Cincinnati, OH
06.1977

Some College (No Degree) -

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Some College (No Degree) -

Millikin University
Decatur, IL

Skills

  • Effective Leadership
  • Budget planning
  • Staff development
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Project management
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Overseer

Church of the Living God, 4th Diocese
08.2024 - Current

Pastor

Church of the Living God
11.2023 - Current

Overseer

Church of the Living God, 2nd Diocese
08.2014 - 07.2024

Funeral Assistant

Walker Funeral Home and Services
01.2014 - 01.2023

Pastor

Church of the Living God
08.2002 - 07.2023

High School Diploma -

Woodward High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Loyola University Chicago

Some College (No Degree) -

Millikin University

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