Associate Pastor resume example with 19+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Freelance copyeditor and researcher whose primary area of interest is theology. Ordained minister in The United Methodist Church (2004-deacon in full connection in the North Texas Conference).
Skills
Curriculum development
Staff supervision
Attention to detail
Course planning
Organized and detailed
Extensive knowledge of theology
Extensive knowledge of copyediting
PowerPoint
Sound editorial judgment
Fast learner
Effective time management
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Creative imagination stimulation
Audio-visual aid implementation
Student motivation
Classroom discipline
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Creative imagination stimulation
Audio-visual aid implementation
Work History
Associate Pastor, 07/2008 to 03/2009 Mcdonald's Uk – Lincoln, NE,
Served as Director of Discipleship Ministries - managing staff of children's ministries, youth ministries, adult ministries, women's ministries, and sports ministries.
Emphasis with staff was teamwork development and laity empowerment.
Advised staff on curriculum planning and selection.
Developed curriculum for new member orientation and assimilation course.
Assisted as clergy in Sunday morning worship.
Associate Pastor, 08/2003 to 06/2008 First United Methodist Church – City, STATE,
Assisted regularly in Sunday morning worship - preaching on a rotating basis.
Developed curriculum for Gifts Plus course (spiritual gifts, personality type, and passions).
Developed a lay mobilization system to better empower laity.
Managed staff in Christian education, small group ministries, welcoming ministries, and membership development.
Advised staff on curriculum planning and selection.
Led in expansion of women's ministries - including addition of women's annual retreat.
Wrote materials and served as key note speaker for women's retreat for six years.
Preached and led worship in weekly Chapel service.
Provided pastoral care & counseling.
Officiated at weddings and funerals.
Associate Pastor, 08/2000 to 07/2003 First United Methodist Church – City, STATE,
Assisted regularly in worship - preaching on occasion.
Developed a lay mobilization system to better empower laity.
Led a weekend retreat using my own developed lay mobilization curriculum.
Managed staff of education, small groups, women's ministries, lay pastor ministry, grief/divorce recovery ministries, Stephen Ministry, and singles ministry.
Coordinated and provided pastoral care.
Officiated at weddings and funerals, as needed.
Staff Member, 1992 to 2000 Custer Road United Methodist Church – City, STATE,
Served in a variety of capacities, including: Director of Preschool Ministries, Adult Bible Studies & Small Groups, Singles Ministries, and Grief Ministries.
Associate Pastor, 2010 to 09/2012 Shallotte United Methodist Church – City, STATE,
Assisted in worship - preaching on a rotating basis.
Oversaw adult education, small groups, women's ministries, and visitor/prospective member/new member follow-up.
Implemented a lay mobilization system.
Taught various Bible studies and classes.
Advised teachers on curriculum planning and selection.
Managed church-wide mission projects and day-to-day benevolent needs.
Provided pastoral care and counseling.
Officiated funerals and weddings.
Associate Pastor, 2010 to 09/2012 Shallotte United Methodist Church – City, STATE,
Assisted in worship - preaching on a rotating basis.
Oversaw adult education, small groups, women's ministries, and visitor/prospective member/new member follow-up.
Implemented a lay mobilization system.
Taught various Bible studies and classes.
Advised teachers on curriculum planning and selection.
Managed church-wide mission projects and day-to-day benevolent needs.
Provided pastoral care and counseling.
Officiated funerals and weddings.
Education
M.T.S: Theological Studies, Expected in 2000 SMU Perkins School of Theology - Dallas, TX GPA: graduated Cum Laude Theological Studies graduated Cum Laude Participated in Clinical Pastoral Education unit at Children's Medical Center in Dallas.
B.S: Business & Commerce, Expected in 1 1 University of Houston - , GPA: Business & Commerce
Certifications
Being an ordained minister is so much more than a job for me: it is part of my being. I've trained and studied extensively to pursue this passion. My strong editorial skills and keen eye for detail, when used with projects of a theological/scriptural nature, allow me to continue to carry out this call with dedication and enthusiasm.
Professional Copyediting Certificate - 2014
Ordained Minister - The United Methodist Church - 2004 to present - deacon in full connection in the North Texas Annual Conference
Licensed Deacon - The United Methodist Church - 2000 to 2003 - North Texas Annual Conference
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