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Professional Summary

Seasoned Pastor offering 40 years of experience in pastoral care and spiritual leadership to a growing church. Committed to creating a thriving community and guiding individuals transformed by the gospel. Successful background in organizational leadership, ministry program development, and mission-oriented strategic planning. A spiritual leader with experience in Pastoral ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.

Work History
First Christian Church- Minister
City , STATE10/2016 - Current
  • This congregation was low in energy following the firing of the previous minister. I helped the congregation have higher self-esteem. I gave leadership, by visiting members in their homes, inspired the congregation through energetic and meaningful worship services. I also took responsibility for doing whatever needed to be done, such as, replacing the light bulbs in the sanctuary, and pressure washing sidewalks.
  • This is a small aging congregation that has experienced growth in the number of young adults and children.
  • Giving has increased each year.
  • Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs, including providing emergency assistance and temporary lodging in a local hotel.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to the community, and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals, and weddings.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and a strong work ethic.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
  • Provided leadership in youth and adult camps and retreats.
  • Am currently President of Lockhart Ministerial Alliance and Texas Bible Chair Foundation.
Memorial Drive Christian Church- Interim Minister
City , STATE01/2015 - 12/2015
  • Congregations often grieve the departure of a minister. In this situation, the church was grieving two consecutive short senior minister tenures. I helped restore the self-esteem of the congregation through positive leadership and encouragement.
  • Worship attendance and giving increased.
  • Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to the church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, delivering compassionate pastoral care to the community, and leading worship services, ordinances, funerals, and weddings.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
  • Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
First Christian Church- Interim Minister
City , STATE10/2013 - 12/2013
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
  • Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons, and working with church leaders.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to the church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget, and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and the public.
  • Restored morale in the church through positive, and encouraging leadership. .
First Christian Church Of Odessa- Senior Minister
City , STATE10/2007 - 05/2013

• Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
• Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out the church's mission.
• President of the Odessa Ministerial Association.
• Served on Regional and Area Church Committees.
• Served as a counselor at youth church camps.
• Provided leadership at Regional men's retreats.
• Raised congregational awareness of the needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
• Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
• Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
• Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
• Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
• Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
• 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, ordinances, funerals and weddings.
• Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
• Actively listened to parishioners' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
• Member and officer in the Rotary Club.

Additional Information

Before entering the ministry I was a newspaper photographer.

I also have retail experience, serving as Assistant Manager of large photo department. I was responsible for customer service at the counter, ordering inventory, and submitting bids for state contracts.

My hobbies include playing the banjo, guitar, and mandolin.

Sailing

Woodworking

Model railroad

Skills
  • Congregational care
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Volunteer Management
  • Public speaking
  • New member assimilation
  • Spiritual instruction
  • Officiating
  • Pastoral counseling
  • Children's ministry
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Cultural awareness
  • Written Communication
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Teamwork
  • Compassion
  • Good listening skills
  • MS Office
  • Computer proficiency
  • Leadership
  • Communication, church newsletters, photo coverage of assemblies
  • Since the Covid-19 Pandemic I have been responsible for producing video recordings of worship services for viewing on the internet. In this capacity I recorded, played musical instruments, led singing, and preached. Then I edited the videos for uploading to the internet. This was a challenging learning curve.
Education
Brite Divinity School Of Texas Christian UniversityCity, State06/1980Master of Divinity: Pastoral Ministry
University Of Texas At AustinCity, State06/1976Bachelor of Journalism: Journalism
Arlington High SchoolCity, State05/1969High School Diploma
Certifications
  • Ordained Minister in the Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ) 1980
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School Attended

  • Brite Divinity School Of Texas Christian University
  • University Of Texas At Austin
  • Arlington High School

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    Bachelor of Journalism : Journalism
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