Waylon McDaniel
Church Of God
CORVALLIS,OR
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Ministry Associate with a strong focus on mentoring relationships and youth engagement. Proven ability to foster spiritual growth through Bible study leadership and compassionate pastoral care. I have a strong heart to lead God's people, and to disciple new believers. My wife and I have also been leading our own addiction recovery support since 2019, helping those who want to get off of drugs and/or alcohol, focusing on faith-based recovery.
Work History
Ministry Associate
7 Months- Led Bible study groups, fostering spiritual growth and building supportive relationships among members.
- Mentored junior staff and volunteers, providing training on church operations and community service initiatives.
- Championed initiatives to improve the physical environment of the church, such as implementing energy-efficient practices or updating sanctuary aesthetics.
- Collaborated with ministry team to create engaging and relevant sermon topics for diverse audiences.
- Assisted in planning memorable worship services that incorporated meaningful music selections, prayers, and readings.
- Delivered engaging sermons that resonated with congregants'' personal experiences while remaining grounded in Biblical teachings.
- Conducted small group Bible studies that encouraged open discussion, reflection, and application of scripture in daily life.
- Created and shared religious materials for congregational needs.
- Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from the congregation.
- Participated in meetings with religious leaders to discuss community initiatives.
- Offered spiritual guidance and support to congregation members during services.
- Conducted educational sessions for members on key religious beliefs and practices.
- Crafted and presented impactful sermons to inspire and engage congregation.
Ministry Associate
6 Years 11 Months- I first began mentoring under Bishop Mark Woody in 2019. I started by mentoring under him in Corvallis at Harvest Christian Center Corvallis. I then continued mentoring under Bishop Mark Woody in Sweet Home Oregon, at Harvest Christian Center. My wife and I then began and completed my CAMS classes around 2021-2022, receiving my Exhorter Certificate April 26 2022. I have currently been mentoring under Pastor Randall Ives in Corvallis, Or at the church formally known as Harvest Christian Center, and is now called Gateway Christian Fellowship. During these times I have-
- Led Bible study groups, fostering spiritual growth and building supportive relationships among members.
- Strengthened congregation relationships through active listening, empathetic counseling, and consistent support.
- Provided compassionate pastoral care during times of crisis or grief, offering comfort through prayer and spiritual guidance.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Attended meetings with religious leaders.
- Provided guidance to members of the congregation.
- Educated members of the congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
- Wrote and delivered sermons.
Education
Exhorter Certificate - CAMS
Skills
Youth engagement
Mentoring relationships
Pastoral care
Discipleship training
Prayer support
Addiction recovery
Biblical studies
Spiritual direction
Willingness to learn
Strong work ethic
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Timeline
Ministry Associate
Church Of God
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Ministry Associate
Church of God
01.2019 - 12.2025Read More
Lee University
Exhorter Certificate from CAMS
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