Called to interim position to preach the Word of God, coordinate Christian educational ministries, and provide pastoral care and leadership. Maintain smooth flow of church business on a daily business and align ministry goals with overall mission of the church. Mentor and motivate staff members toward excellence. Accepted Senior Pastorate, March 2008.• Plan worship services and strive for worship experiences that glorifies God and inspires and engages people of all ages.• Demonstrate extreme warmth, sensitivity, and confidentiality to members in need of pastoral care and counseling.• Establish community outreach program with calendar of events.• Support Local, State, and National Associations and Conventions.

Worked alongside the leadership team to clarify the church’s purpose and vision and help ensure the future health and viability of the congregation while strengthening denominational and external relationships.• Prepared and delivered Sunday morning messages, led worship, and carried out pastoral care including visiting the sick, counseling, and officiating at funerals/weddings.• Provided discipleship training and guidance to the Pastoral Search Committee as they sought a full-time pastor.

Served as proactive partner to Senior Pastor and helped cast the vision, provide spiritual leadership, and oversee church ministries/activities.• Helped develop, organize, and lead ministry programs.• Created age-appropriate education and training materials and aided with comprehensive oversight of adult, young adult, and youth Christian education.

Carried out pastoral field education including worship leading, preaching, and pastoral care. Connected with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Oversee the administration, support systems, teaching, and activities needed to promote the educational development of each student as well as the overall performance of the school. Manage complex student services program for a diverse student population.*This work commenced in 1996 and continued through 2015.