Pastoral Counselor Resume Example

Dedicated pastor and counselor for 24 years in a single church ministry with a strong background in adult and youth discipleship.  

Extensively trained in the areas of Christian Education, Church Ministries and Pastoral Counseling. 

In-depth knowledge in the areas of relational and crisis counseling. Initiated a Bible-based addictions program in a local church setting that emphasized soul transformation and discipleship as the basis for permanent change in the lives of those imprisoned by negative life-dominating issues. 

Personable and proactive pastor focused on expositional preaching and teaching, encouraging believers to be gospel-driven and gospel-unashamed. 

Organized and encouraged creative outreach into the community, assimilation once individuals or families expressed interest in the local church and making stronger disciples of Christ in both new believers as well as for those long connected to Christ who have had little or no opportunity for discipleship over the years. 

Created and implemented new outreach and discipleship strategies for a growing church ministry 

Transitioned from Christian Educator to Youth Pastor to Outreach and Discipleship Pastor and finally to Pastoral Counselor over 24 years in one ministry 

Managed a growing youth ministry from 8 young people to nearly 80 young people  

Partnered and participated in outreach and discipleship in a growing church family that grew from 120 people to 320 people in average attendance  

Effectively taught adults and teens in small group settings and Sunday classes for 24 years