Lamont Preston
Greensboro
Summary
Mission-driven Evangelist with more than 10 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members. Accomplished Pastor bringing more than 10 years of expertise in cultivating and shepherding community. Successful providing discipleship, welcoming new members, facilitating pastoral care and preaching to community. Accomplished in contributing to spiritual formation and disciple-making efforts. Excited to bring talent and spiritual leadership to growing church. Spiritual Bishop with 5 years of experience in Non Denominational ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
New Begingings UCOGWW
06.2021 - 10.2023
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
- Supported community development through organizing and leading outreach programs.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry growth and expansion.
- Mentored youth group members, offering guidance and support in their personal and spiritual lives.
- Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
- Managed church operations, ensuring proper allocation of resources and budget management.
- Empowered church volunteers through training sessions and ongoing support, enhancing their ability to serve the congregation effectively.
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Developed strong partnerships with local organizations to promote collaboration on various community initiatives.
- Organized successful fundraising events designed to support church missions locally as well as internationally.
- Championed diversity within the church body by promoting inclusivity across all aspects of ministry life.
- Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Education
Certificate - Christian Apologetics
Mill Branch College of The Clergy
Fairmont, NC06.2014
Occupational Certificate - Evangelism/ Christian Ethics
St. Mary's Tabernacle of Deliverance
Fairmont, NC08.2013
Skills
- Mercy Ministry
- Children's Ministry
- Pastoral Counseling
- Mission-Oriented
- Congregational Care
- Preaching
- Spiritual Instruction
- Disciple-Making
- Counseling
- Spiritual Guidance
- Biblically Based
- Interfaith dialogue
- Sermon preparation
Timeline
Pastor
New Begingings UCOGWW
06.2021 - 10.2023
Certificate - Christian Apologetics
Mill Branch College of The Clergy
Occupational Certificate - Evangelism/ Christian Ethics
St. Mary's Tabernacle of Deliverance
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