Richard Lee Winders Jr
Wilson
Summary
Children and Youth Pastor, 9 years of experience, highly effective at building and leading programs for ages 3 to 18. Knowledgeable about planning weekly classes and services, special events, and overnight retreats. Experience in guiding and mentoring young individuals. Proven ability to design and implement impactful programs that nurture spiritual growth. Communication and relationship-building, fostering a supportive community environment. A prior career in law enforcement fostered the ability to communicate with people of various backgrounds, and working in high-stress environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Minister of Family. Children and Youth.
Calvary Episcopal Church
08.2024 - Current
- Planned and coordinated all Children's activates for Sunday Morning Christian Formation. Coordinated midweek Children's Ministry Program.
- Designed engaging youth programs that incorporated creative activities, team-building exercises, and age-appropriate theological discussions. Organized mission trips, empowering participants to serve others through acts of kindness and service.
- Started a Wednesday Morning Bible study for middle and high school students
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere within the children's and youth ministry.
- Strengthened community outreach programs by collaborating with existing church ministry to provide support for underserved populations.
- Managed church finances responsibly, utilizing resources effectively to support ongoing ministries and projects.
Associate Pastor
Saint Paul Methodist Church
01.2023 - 06.2024
- As the Associate Pastor, I shared the responsibilities of leading worship with the senior pastor during the Contemporary and Traditional Worship services
- In the absence of the senior pastor, I was directly responsible for planning and leading worship and preaching
- I assisted the senior pastor with home and hospital visitations and other duties assigned to me
- I was directly in charge of the Youth Ministry programming
- I was responsible for planning all youth ministry activities, including Sunday night gatherings, summer time Bible Studies, off-campus activities, coordinating and leading confirmation, and leading Orange Sunday School curriculum
- Additionally, I was responsible for planning and overseeing the youth ministry budget
- Also, I attend various extracurricular events of the youth throughout the week and weekends
- During my time at Saint Paul, I have been able to increase Saint Paul’s youth Ministry social media presence, implement an assimilation program to help the rising sixth graders transition into youth ministry, and to engage and encourage parents to take an active role in the youth ministry program
Director of Youth Ministries
Garner United Methodist Church
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Upon joining the staff at Garner United Methodist Church, I was originally responsible for Family, Children and Youth Ministries
- I was directly responsible for planning activities, Christian education, and managing and overseeing the Children's Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Family Ministry budgets
- As the Director of the Youth Ministry, I coordinated all activities involving youth
- Additionally, I assisted in coordinating family ministry events that bring the whole family together to participate in the church's life
- I work alongside the Youth Ministry Council to help plan programs that include spiritual growth, service to others, and service to the church
- During the COVID Pandemic created and coordinated a confirmation program that ensured the safety of the students and allowed them participate in this important Christian Formation event.
- During my time at Garner United Methodist Church, I increased the online presence of the Children’s and Youth Ministry by actively using social media and personally creating content for both ministries
- This content includes videos and graphics to help inform parents of activities and encourage spiritual growth
- Implemented Google Calendars to created a calendar of activities for each semester.
- Developed online safe sanctuary training for children’s and youth ministry volunteers
- Responsible for the renovation and updating of the existing youth ministry space
- Attend activities that the youth participate in outside of the regular scheduled program
- Planned retreats and activities for both middle school and high school youth
- Started a youth worship team that would performed during Sunday evening youth gatherings and lead worship during the Contemporary Worship Service when asked.
Director of Youth Ministries
Friendship Original Free Will Baptist
10.2018 - 09.2019
- As Director of Youth Ministries I am responsible for coordinating all activities involving children and youth
- I work extensively with a volunteer youth council to plan special events for all ages
- Responsible for assisting other pre-existing Ministries and giving guidance and recommendations
- Responsible for recrafting the middle and high school youth program
- I keep in contact with children and youth throughout the school year
- This includes school visits, attending activities in which children and youth are involved, and home visits
- I am a volunteer in various schools to help out wherever needed
- Assist with local FCA chapters
Director of Youth Ministries
Zebulon United Methodist Church
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day affairs of Zebulon United Methodist Church’s Youth Ministry Program
- I was responsible for planning and coordinating all events within the program
- Planned and submitted yearly budgets and maintained detailed expense reports to track expenses
- I kept the senior pastor and various committees informed of all activities
- I was responsible for determining the curriculum and planning weekly lessons
- I helped give vision to the program and recruited volunteers to work alongside me as a team
- I encouraged the youth to become a part of church life
- I helped coordinate youth activities centered around other church activities and developed a student leadership plan
- Outside of my duties as Director of Youth Ministries, I served as a liturgist and was allowed to preach during the absence of the senior pastor
Eastern Hydraulics and PowerTrain
11.2017 - 09.2018
- Working with customers to help determine the correct replacement parts
- Experience using a computerized inventory system to find parts and invoice them correctly
- Assisting the outside sales team to find products to fit their customers' needs
- Responsible for helping maintain the inventory of all products
- Keeping the warehouse clean and maintaining a safe environment for others working there
- Assist with the processing and verifying incoming shipments
- Responsible for processing, invoicing, and shipping outgoing orders
- Experience in repairing and construction of hydraulic hoses for customers
- Maintaining a relationship with customers to ensure their continued patronage to the business
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A of Wilson
05.2017 - 11.2017
- As a team leader for Heart of House (Kitchen), I was responsible for ensuring daily kitchen duties were performed by Heart of House team Members
- I was responsible for ensuring all food safety requirements were met, and assisted the Board of Directors in identifying areas of improvement to help the kitchen function more efficiently and to give customers the best product available
Detective Sgt/ Crime Scene Investigator
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
08.2003 - 05.2017
- I Began with the Sheriff’s Department working in the Patrol Division in 2003
- In December 2005, I was promoted to the Investigative Division as a Detective; my responsibilities involved investigating criminal complaints and providing in-depth and detailed pre-trial reports for various crimes
- I responding to different situations which were above and beyond the regular eight-hour day
- (on call 24/7) Experience working with victimized children, youth, and elders
- I have experience working with juvenile offenders/suspects and the victims of crimes committed by juveniles
- As Det Sgt, I had to have a working relationship with juvenile intake officers
- I had to ensure correct procedure was followed in processing juvenile offenders
- In 2008, I was given the additional duty of responding to and documenting crime scenes
- I was also assigned to the NC SBI Internet Crimes Against Children’s Task Force
- Assisted in helping plan yearly budget for the crime scene division and in purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment
- Helped train new officers in essential evidence collection and crime scene processing fundamentals
- Experience in working with a diverse population, being able to communicate and relate with citizens no matter the situation or culture
- Assisted the Sheriff in preparing public relations materials to included: photography and creation of public service announcements for the community
Police Officer
Goldsboro Police Department
10.2002 - 08.2003
- I was assigned as a patrol officer, helping citizens in urban/city environments and responding to nonemergencies and emergencies
- Experience assisting other law enforcement agencies and making arrests if necessary
- Ability to take part in community events such as “Shop with a Cop” (Christmas event) and “Cop on Top” (Special Olympics)
Police Officer
Bailey Police Department
05.2002 - 10.2002
- Patrol Officer helping citizens in rural/small town environments: responding to non-emergency, as well as
- Emergencies when needed
- Arresting individuals and assisting other law enforcement agencies
- Community policing to help maintain relationships with the citizens of the town
Education
Course of Study
United Theological Seminary
01.2024
Christian Studies
Campbell University
01.2018
Turf Management and Agribusiness
Wayne Community College
01.2002
Basic Law Enforcement Technology
Wilson Community College
01.2002
High School -
Charles B. Aycock High School
06.1998
Skills
- Relationship building
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Mission-oriented
- Volunteer management
- Community service
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Minister of Family. Children and Youth.
Calvary Episcopal Church
08.2024 - Current
Associate Pastor
Saint Paul Methodist Church
01.2023 - 06.2024
Director of Youth Ministries
Garner United Methodist Church
09.2019 - 01.2023
Director of Youth Ministries
Friendship Original Free Will Baptist
10.2018 - 09.2019
Eastern Hydraulics and PowerTrain
11.2017 - 09.2018
Team Leader
Chick-fil-A of Wilson
05.2017 - 11.2017
Director of Youth Ministries
Zebulon United Methodist Church
01.2016 - 10.2018
Detective Sgt/ Crime Scene Investigator
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
08.2003 - 05.2017
Police Officer
Goldsboro Police Department
10.2002 - 08.2003
Police Officer
Bailey Police Department
05.2002 - 10.2002
Turf Management and Agribusiness
Wayne Community College
Basic Law Enforcement Technology
Wilson Community College
Course of Study
United Theological Seminary
Christian Studies
Campbell University
High School -
Charles B. Aycock High School
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