Michael Childers
Brevard
Summary
Seasoned professional with achievements in providing spiritual leadership to individuals of diverse backgrounds. Highly adept in preparing sermons, leading worship services and providing pastoral care and counseling. Skilled in directing day-to-day operations when developing programs to grow ministry and outreach.
Compassionate spiritual leader, adept at delivering impactful guidance and support with high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in public speaking, counseling, and community outreach, ensuring meaningful connections and positive outcomes. Excel in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution to foster community growth and individual well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Grace Baptist Church
Brevard
05.2022 - Current
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Conducted special services such as baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Mentored new associate pastor and provided pastoral care when needed.
Pastor
The Church at See Off
Brevard
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
Missions Pastor
First Baptist Church Brevard
Brevard
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized and led mission opportunities, equipped teams, promoted mission offerings, and filled the pulpit in the absence of the Senior Pastor.
Co-Owner/Licensed Electrical Contractor
Cross Over Electric
Brevard
01.2011 - 06.2018
- Managed day-to-day business operations including staffing, inventory management, budgeting, accounting, and payroll processing.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Maintained a comprehensive knowledge of industry developments and competitive landscape.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications to improve efficiency of operations.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Education
Associates of Religion/Christian Ministries -
Fruitland Baptist Bible College
Hendersonville, NC09-2020
Certified North Carolina Church Planter
NC Baptist Convention/NC Church Planting
10-2019
Skills
- Mission-oriented
- Spiritual leadership
- Spiritual teaching
- Discipleship
- Pastoral counseling
- Sermon preparation
- Discipleship training
- Prayer leadership
Timeline
Pastor
Grace Baptist Church
05.2022 - Current
Pastor
The Church at See Off
06.2019 - 03.2022
Missions Pastor
First Baptist Church Brevard
01.2019 - 06.2019
Co-Owner/Licensed Electrical Contractor
Cross Over Electric
01.2011 - 06.2018
Associates of Religion/Christian Ministries -
Fruitland Baptist Bible College
Certified North Carolina Church Planter
NC Baptist Convention/NC Church Planting