To be used by God to
magnify the name of Jesus by bringing people to Christ and into membership of
His church, discipling them to Christ-like maturity, equipping them to serve
God in the ministry of the local church, and leading them to live on mission
for Him within the surrounding community even unto the uttermost parts of the
earth.
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VAExpected in 2012 ā ā:Master of Religious Education (M.R.E.) - GPA:
Mid-Continent UniversityMayfield, KYExpected in 2009 ā āBachelor of Science:Christian Ministry - GPA:
Paducah Community College (now WKCTCS)Paducah, KYExpected in 1999 ā āAssociate of Arts:Business - GPA:
Marshall County High SchoolBenton, KYExpected in 1997 ā āHigh School Diploma: - GPA:
Ministry Path
Slaughters Baptist Church - Senior Pastor City, STATE, 11/2011 - Current
Helped church recover from a split that occurred prior to my arrival
Started a men's weekly prayer gathering
Led the church to fill volunteer positions based on spiritual gifts
Hired a new minster to students and ordained new deacons
Developed a strong and active women's ministry
Led short term North American mission trips
Initiated and developed partnership with NAMB church plant in Indianapolis
Refocused church vision from survival to growth oriented
Mentored men who are now serving in vocational ministry
Started G.R.O.W. outreach ministry
Eliminated church debt and led the church to financial stability
Revamped disciple-making process through new life groups and Bible studies.
Smithland First Baptist Church - Pastor City, STATE, 11/2005 - 11/2011
Led in a major remodel of the church sanctuary and education space
Started specific outreach to new residents to the community
Tripled undesignated receipts
Increased associational giving by 400%
Launched new Sunday school classes
Started mid-week children's and ministry
Developed partnership with the school to provide food for underprivileged students
Expanded outreach efforts to coincide with community events
Witnessed significant growth.
Sugar Creek Missionary Baptist Church - Bi-vocational Pastor City, STATE, 11/2003 - 06/2005
Started married couples Sunday School class.
Built new fellowship hall.
Remodeled church sanctuary.
Doubled weekly worship attendance.
Walnut Street Baptist Church Served - Bi-vocational Associate & Youth Pastor City, STATE, 06/2002 - 11/2003
Coordinated and expanded church outreach efforts
Started young adult Bible study
Directed church recreational ministries
Restructured children's and youth ministries
Supplied pulpit and assisted with pastoral care.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: December 20, 1978
Wife: April Dawn (Howell) Claire
(Married, September 1999)
Children: Alex Claire (Born May
2002), Avery Claire (Born August 2005)
Licensed for Ministry by Iuka
Baptist Church (May 2001)
Ordained for Ministry by Iuka Baptist
Church (August 2002)
Personal interests: sports, reading,
music, and watching moviesĀ
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Community Involvement
In Livingston Co, I served as substitute teacher and crisis counselor at the local schools.
Two years experience as a youth football coach for Hanson
Elementary and Hopkins Co. YMCA
Currently working with the Madisonville Marching Maroons (Marching Band) as a Band Booster and Pit Crew Member
Ministry Statement
Doctrinal
Position
I
believe that the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible Word of God. Therefore,
I have a high view of Scripture, and I am convinced that the church should
operate by biblically based principles. I fully embrace the doctrinal teachings
reflected in the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message with no reservations.
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Leadership
Style
First, and foremost I believe that Jesus is the Head of
the Church. We must depend upon Him to provide us with vision and guidance. I
am convinced that my role as the leader begins in the
pulpit, but must also manifest itself in the example that I set before the people
whom I pastor. My leadership approach is one that calls for feedback from other
leaders and is more conducive to a team setting. I am not a dictator or
authoritarian leader. I believe that we go much farther when we go together. I
believe in setting goals and developing ministry plans for committees and
teams. Ā This will keep us more organized
and also help us become better stewards of the resources and tasks that the
Lord has entrusted to us.
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Ministry
Style
It is my belief that the mandate for all believers is to
fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Acts 1:8). We must do
that through personal evangelism, deliberate discipleship, church outreach, Ā and intentional mission strategy. My first
responsibility is to prayerfully teach the Word of God (Acts 6:4).Ā Pastoral responsibility also includes equipping believers
to do the work of the ministry (Eph. 4:11-12). The pastor must also lead the way in
evangelism (2 Tim. 4:5). Furthermore, I believe that the pastor is to be a
servant of the church displaying the compassion of our Lord to the people under
his care.
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Salvation
and Calling
Like
many, I had an emotional experience in church when I was 8 years old. I "joined"
a church and was dunked in a baptistery, but I was not truly saved. I truly
gave my life to Christ and was saved after a revival service when I was 17
while attending Elva Baptist Church in Marshall County. God called me to
serve in the gospel ministry three years later while I was serving as youth
director at Iuka Baptist Church. I started out in youth ministry,
but even then I knew that God had placed upon my heart the calling to shepherd
His church. Since
then, I have had the privilege to be involved in preaching ministry for over 16
years and serve in pastoral ministry for over 14 years.
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