Although it is not biblically ideal, in today’s ministry world, most churches expect potential pastors or ministry leaders to submit a resume’. Over the years, while being considered by churches, I have received numerous compliments on the layout, organization, and information of my resume’. The goal is to fit as much pertinent information about yourself in as small of a space as possible. Like it or not, your resume’ is often your first impression. If you half-way organize it with little thought, then the committee or pastor will naturally perceive you as “unorganized,” “scatter-brained,” and possibly lazy. Furthermore, this resume’ is two pages long, and I recommend that your resume’ does not expand any longer than 2 pages. Committees are often sifting through near 100 resumes’ or more. You need to respect their time while encouraging them to respect your time as well. Make sure that all your information is pertinent. Only include non-pertinent information if its inclusion does not put your resume’ over 1 or 2 pages at the most. Here is how to write a ministry resume’. Take a look at this example of a ministry resume’:
Jared Moore
(Address) Home: (phone number) Cell: (phone number)
(City, State, Zip) Email: (email address)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Age: (years)
- Salvation: February 1998
- Married to Amber Moore (years)
- Caden Moore (age), Ava Moore (age), and Ian Moore (age)
EDUCATION
- B.A. in Biblical Studies from Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary in Newburgh, IN
- M.A.R. in Biblical Studies from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA
- M.Div. in Christian Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY
- Th.M. in Systematic Theology (ABT) from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY
- Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY (Graduate in May 2017)
MINISTRY OBJECTIVE
My ministry objective is for God alone to be glorified. Because of this objective, I long to preach the gospel, apply God’s word, and love His people. Christ has accomplished all and justified me; therefore, I live for Him out of gratitude for His finished work in satisfying God’s wrath and sealing my salvation. I must do whatever is allowed by God to reach others with the gospel and to cultivate growth in them to maturity in Christ. Furthermore, I seek to equip the saints for the work of the ministry. “Everyone has a ministry” is the mentality all Christians must possess. Finally, evangelists are who we are as Christians; meaning that evangelism is more than just something we participate in once a week, month, year, or lifetime. Rather, we should participate in evangelism on a daily basis as we take the name of Jesus with us.
CHURCH EXPERIENCE
02/10 – Present: Full time Senior Pastor, New Salem Baptist Church, Hustonville, KY
- Oversee all Ministries of the Church
- Preach Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Wednesday evening
- Teach Discipleship Training
- Develop and Oversee visitation program
- Perform necessary counseling, weddings, and funerals
- Organize Revivals, Special Events, and Speakers
- Regularly call and/or visit members and prospects
- Properly oversee and carry out the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
11/06 – 02/10: Full time Senior Pastor, Union Fork Baptist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN
- Oversee all Ministries of the Church
- Preach Sunday morning, Sunday evening and Wednesday evening
- Teach Sunday School
- Occasionally lead singing portion of worship service
- Develop and Oversee G.R.O.W. visitation program
- Perform necessary counseling, weddings, and funerals
- Organize Revivals, Special Events, and Speakers
- Regularly call and/or visit members and prospects
- Moderate church business meetings
- Properly oversee and carry out the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
10/02-11/06: Full time Youth Pastor, Pine Eden Baptist Church, Crossville, TN
- Teach Wednesday night class and Sunday school
- Plan and coordinate youth summer camps and retreats
- Plan and lead Wednesday night youth worship
- Plan youth mission trips and mission activities
- Plan and Coordinate Youth Revival
- Prepare annual youth budget
- Counsel with youth
- Occasionally fill pulpit
- Develop overall youth ministry program
- Develop youth leadership committee
- Plan and coordinate Outreach ministry
3/01-8/02: Part time Youth Pastor, Cedar Hill Baptist Church, Baxter, TN
5/00-3/01: Youth Ministry Intern at Gum Springs Baptist Church, Walling, TN
- Ordained September 2, 2001, at Gum Springs Baptist Church, Walling, TN 38587
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
- Writing, Sports, Playing the Guitar, Independent Theological Studies
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