Preston Waller
Elizabeth City
Summary
Experienced Associate Pastor with solid background in pastoral duties and church leadership. Successfully led congregational activities and provided spiritual guidance, fostering strong community ties. Demonstrated ability to engage with diverse groups and facilitate collaborative teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Pastor of Families
Forest Park Church
Elizabeth City, NC
03.2020 - Current
- Manage and oversee the student ministry along with mentoring and assisting the Student Director.
- Manage and oversee the kid's ministry along with mentoring and assisting the Kid's Director.
- Plan and organize community outreach events and overseas mission trips to extend the church's impact locally and globally.
- Manage and support volunteer leaders, equipping them to lead effectively across various ministries.
- Preach regularly once a month, provide pastoral counseling, offering spiritual guidance and support to church members.
Student Success Advocate
Public Schools Of Robeson County
Lumberton, NC
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided one-on-one counseling interventions with at-risk youth in the school system
- Provided monthly reports to the central office on clients' progress and strategies used
- Collaborated with youth's parents and teachers on implementing strategies to encourage positive behavior
- Organized meetings, conferences and events to advance advocacy efforts.
- Monitored compliance with local and federal education regulations.
- Advocated for student rights and needs within educational settings.
Pastor of Student Ministries
Vertical Church
Lumberton, NC
01.2016 - 03.2020
- Maintained relationships with parents, providing support and resources as needed
- Encouraged positive behavior among participants by developing clear expectations and consequences
- Organized and facilitated weekly youth meetings, small groups, and social events for students
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers to assist with youth programs and activities.
- Monitored budgeting needs related to student ministries while ensuring that all expenses were kept within established guidelines
- Facilitated weekly youth services, creating engaging and relevant programming for diverse student groups.
Education
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Church Ministries
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2016
Skills
- Grief counseling
- Spiritual Guidance
- Crisis Management & Intervention
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Leadership
- Pastoral care & counseling
- Spiritual leadership
- Discipleship training
Certification
- Ordination for Gospel Ministry
- SYMBIS Licensed Counselor
Timeline
Associate Pastor of Families
Forest Park Church
03.2020 - Current
Student Success Advocate
Public Schools Of Robeson County
01.2017 - 03.2020
Pastor of Student Ministries
Vertical Church
01.2016 - 03.2020
Master of Divinity - Pastoral Counseling
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - Church Ministries
Liberty University