Experienced Senior Pastor Candidates Sample Search Report

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Pastor at Fellowship Church Of Praise

Lynn Haven, Florida, United States 38 years 6 months

This candidate has served as a Pastor for over 38 years, fulfilling all criteria effectively. Pastor/Founder at Fellowship Church Of Praise (38+ years). Excellent.

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Fellowship Church Of Praise

Pastor · 38 years 5 months

Fellowship Church Of Praise

Pastor · 38 years 6 months

Fellowship Church Of Praise

Pastor

Fellowship Church Of Praise

Pastor and Founder · 38 years 5 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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Senior Pastor at First Christian Church

Mountain City, Tennessee, United States 31 years

This individual is currently serving as a Senior Pastor with significant experience managing staff and growing the congregation. Minister → Pastor at Holston Valley → Senior Pastor at First Christian Church, BA/MDiv. Excellent.

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Work Experience

Holston Valley Christian Church

Pastor · 3 years 8 months

First Christian Church

Senior Pastor

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

preaching counseling teaching director

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Senior Pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church Mohnton PA

Mohnton, Pennsylvania, United States 27 years 4 months

This candidate has 27+ years of experience, holding Senior Pastor roles for the majority of that time, and explicitly mentions participating in local nonprofits/ministries indicating outreach. Career: Pastor Mt Zion UMC (4y 1m) → Senior Pastor Calvary UMC (15y 5m) → Senior Pastor Community UMC (8y 1m).

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Work Experience

Mount Zion UMC:Akron PA

Pastor · 4 years 1 month

Calvary United Methodist Church Mohnton PA

Senior Pastor · 15 years 5 months

Community UMC Lancaster PA

Senior Pastor · 8 years 1 month

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

pastoral nonprofits

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Senior Pastor

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States 18 years 10 months

Perfect alignment: Senior Pastor for 18+ years in the same role, fulfilling all listed requirements directly. Senior Pastor Door Keeper Ministries of NC (18.5 years). Excellent.

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Work Experience

Door Keeper Ministries of North Carolina

Senior Pastor · 18 years 6 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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Senior Pastor of Whitmell and St. John's Cooperative Parish of the UMC on the Danville District...

Dry Fork, Virginia, United States 46 years 2 months

This candidate is an excellent fit, having served as a Senior Pastor for over a decade in their recent role, alongside lengthy ministry experience. Seniot Pastor at Whitmel & St. John's Cooperative Parish (10y 4m) → Director/VP/President at VAUMCU (11y) → various Pastor roles (total 46y exp), Duke Divinity. Excellent.

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Work Experience

Whitmel & St. John's Cooperative Parish

Seniot Pastor · 10 years 4 months

VAUMCU

Director, Vice-President,President · 11 years

Bethel / St. Matthew UMC

Pastor · 8 years 1 month

Grace UMC

Pastor · 2 years 1 month

+ 6 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

director

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Senior Pastor at Macedonia United Methodist

Augusta, Georgia, United States 23 years 2 months

Excellent fit - current and historic role is Senior Pastor with extensive tenure in this specific role, well over 10 years in ministry leadership. State job → Sr Pastor Aragon → Sr Pastor Mize → Sr Pastor Gaithers → Sr Pastor Macedonia (11+ years). Excellent.

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Work Experience

State of Georgia, DHR-Public Health

GRITS Manager · 4 years 10 months

Aragon United Methodist

Senior Pastor · 1 year 1 month

Mize Memorial UMC

Senior Pastor · 2 years 1 month

Gaithers United Methodist Church Covington, GA

Senior Pastor · 4 years 1 month

+ 1 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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Pastor, Epworth Berkeley United Methodist Church

Richmond, California, United States 55 years 3 months

This candidate is an excellent match, having served as a Senior Pastor at multiple churches and accumulating over 55 years of ministry experience, including significant community engagement roles. UMC Clergy (55+ years) → Senior Pastor roles, Ministerial experience across multiple conferences. Excellent.

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California-Nevada Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church

Elder in full connection (Active Clergymember) · 28 years 5 months

The United Methodist Church

Clergy · 28 years

The Florida Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church

Elder in full connection · 2 years 1 month

San Jose First United Methodist Church

Associate Pastor · 2 years

+ 6 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

community engagement engagement

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Senior Pastor at St. John Church of Christ

Washington, North Carolina, United States 48 years

Perfect match - this individual has served as a Senior Pastor at the same church for 48 years, fulfilling all requirements implicitly through this long tenure. Denominational Pastor → Senior Pastor at St. John Church of Christ (48 years straight). Excellent.

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Work Experience

Washington County Schools, Plymouth NC

Teacher · 9 years 11 months

St. John Church of Christ

Senior Pastor · 48 years

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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Minister of Discipleship

Hartselle, Alabama, United States 35 years 5 months

This candidate has decades of experience explicitly listing 'Senior Pastor' roles, significant tenure exceeding 10 years in that title, duties listed like preparing messages and interacting with community leaders, fulfilling all criteria. Over 20 years across multiple senior pastor roles, explicitly listing preaching, community interaction, and staff oversight. Excellent.

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Work Experience

North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church

Senior Pastor , Church Planter · 10 years 1 month

North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church

Senior Pastor · 3 years 1 month

North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church

Senior Pastor · 5 years 1 month

North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church

Senior Pastor · 7 years 1 month

+ 4 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

public speaking discipleship evangelism budget counseling preaching

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Senior Pastor at Joyful Impact Ministry

Pageland, South Carolina, United States 44 years 4 months

This candidate has served as a Senior Pastor for over 44 years in their current ministry, meeting all experience and leadership criteria. Ministry Service → Senior Pastor at Joyful Impact Ministry (44+ years). Excellent.

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Work Experience

Joyful Impact Ministry

Senior Pastor · 44 years 3 months

Joyful Impact Ministry

Pastor

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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Bishop Kenneth Ulmer of Faithful Central Bible Church

United States 40 years 10 months

This candidate is an excellent match, having served as Senior Pastor-Teacher for over 30 years, showing significant leadership, teaching, and outreach success. Ex-Senior Pastor/Teacher (40+ years tenure), grew congregation significantly, involvement in community/external leadership. Excellent.

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Work Experience

Faithful Central Bible Church

Senior Pastor/Teacher · 40 years 11 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

less deployment word gospel education supplements africa

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Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States 48 years 10 months

This candidate explicitly lists 'Senior Pastor' roles, exceeds 10 years experience, and describes extensive management and ministry responsibilities covering all aspects. Senior Pastor (6+ yrs and 10+ yrs) → Minister → Managed 40 staff and large budgets. Excellent.

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Beaumont and Cherokee Springs United Methodist Churches

Minister · 2 years 1 month

Whitney UMC

Minister · 5 years 1 month

Trinity and Gethsemane United Methodist Churches

Minister · 2 years 1 month

St. James UMC

Senior Minister · 5 years 6 months

+ 6 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

church history first responder director paramedic creative budget operations responsible debt less emt

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Senior Pastor at PATHWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Atlanta, Georgia, United States 25 years 11 months

This candidate is an excellent fit, matching the Senior Pastor title, experience, and having clearly defined leadership and pastoral skills. → Senior Pastor (25 years) → Executive Director. Excellent.

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PATHWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Senior Pastor · 25 years

Abrahams House

Executive Director · 22 years 9 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

pastoral counseling coaching mentoring leadership director pastoral counseling life coaching leadership development

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Senior Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church

Spokane, Washington, United States 30 years 2 months

This candidate is an excellent fit, having consistently served in Senior Pastor roles for over 30 years and possessing high-level theological education. Senior Pastor (Trinity, Felch Mtn, Randville: 28+ yrs) → Denominational President → M.Div & MA from recognized seminaries. Excellent.

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Trinity Baptist Church

Senior Pastor · 7 years 8 months

Felch Mountain Bible Chapel

Senior Pastor · 7 years 10 months

Randville Bible Church

Senior Pastor · 13 years 1 month

Fellowship of Evangelical Bible Churches

President · 7 years 11 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

word pastoral discipleship leadership pastoral care leadership development

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Lead Pastor at Lodi First United Methodist Church.

Los Angeles, California, United States 52 years 8 months

This candidate has extensive experience in senior pastoral roles with significant tenure, demonstrating strong alignment with the requirements. Rev. Richards: Multiple Senior Minister/Pastor in Charge roles (Lodi, Long Beach, Rosewood, San Fernando) → Methodist leadership (32 years) → M.Div. urban ministry. Excellent.

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Work Experience

First United Methodist Church of San Fernando

Pastor in Charge · 6 years 1 month

Los Angeles United Methodist Urban Foundation

Interim Executive Director · 2 years

Church in Ocean Park

Minister · 10 years

First United Methodist Church of Los Angeles

Minister · 9 years

+ 4 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

director

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Senior Pastor at Peace Lutheran Church

Dallas, Texas, United States 23 years 4 months

This individual has extensive experience specifically as a Senior Pastor, along with advanced preaching education, fulfilling all explicit and strong implicit requirements. Senior Pastor roles (11+ years) and Missionary Pastor → Professor Adjunct, Concordia Seminary (M.Div) → D.Min (Preaching). Excellent.

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Hosanna Lutheran Church

Senior Pastor · 4 years 10 months

Peace Lutheran Church

Senior Pastor · 11 years 1 month

Concordia University Texas

Professor Adjunct · 9 years 1 month

Texas District Lutheran Office

Missionary Pastor · 7 years 7 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

theology ethics education director

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Senior Pastor & Teacher at Cathedral of Hope Community Church, Inc.

Rochester, New York, United States 37 years 8 months

This candidate is an excellent match serving as a Senior Pastor with over a decade of experience. Senior Pastor & Teacher at Cathedral of Hope (11y 3m) → multiple leadership/director roles (significant longevity), varied administrative/outreach roles. Excellent.

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Work Experience

Baden Street Settlement House

Associate Executive Director · 6 years 11 months

All About Christ Network, Inc.

Presiding Prelate & Bishop of 2nd Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction · 9 years 10 months

Neighborhood Network, Inc.

Director · 21 years 10 months

Fight Village

Administrative Assistant to the President & CEO · 24 years 11 months

+ 5 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

p less leadership gifts gospel pastoral counseling evangelism teaching preaching modeling flexibility +8 more

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Senior Pastor at United Baptist Church

United States 23 years 6 months

This person is currently a Senior Pastor and meets all specified criteria based on their experience description. Ex-Children's/Youth Minister → Assoc. Pastor → Senior Pastor at East Baptist (6.5 yrs) → Senior Pastor at United Baptist (current). Excellent.

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United Baptist Church

Senior Pastor

East Baptist Church

Senior Pastor · 6 years 6 months

Wyoming Southern Baptist Center for Leadership Development

Instructor

East Baptist Church

Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach · 1 year 1 month

+ 2 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

leadership development community outreach managing database record keeping law enforcement discipleship evangelism training teachers missions leadership pastors +8 more

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Senior Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

Littleton, Colorado, United States 37 years 2 months

A strong fit, currently serving as a Senior Pastor with nearly 20 years in that specific role. Sr. Pastor at Shepherd of the Hills (19y 6m) → Pastor (4y 1m) → Associate Pastor (13y 10m). Strong.

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Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

Senior Pastor · 19 years 6 months

Redeemer & Centennial Lutheran Churches - Deer River/Squaw lake, MN

Pastor · 4 years 1 month

Zion Lutheran Church - Bismarck, ND

Associate Pastor · 13 years 10 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

responsible

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Senior Pastor at Peace Church

Middleville, Michigan, United States 23 years 1 month

An excellent fit, currently functioning as a Senior Pastor who explicitly mentions preaching and leadership development. Senior Pastor at Peace Church (current) → Pastor of Teaching Ministries (4 years) → Associate Pastor (4 years). Excellent.

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Fountain of Life Church

Associate Pastor · 4 years

Corinth Reformed Church

Pastor of Teaching Ministries · 4 years

Peace Church

Senior Pastor

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

word compassion preaching casting leadership creative teaching planning production leadership development

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Senior Pastor at Good Shepherd UMC

Thornton, Colorado, United States 16 years 5 months

Perfect fit - this individual has held the exact title of Senior Pastor in multiple churches and has well over 10 years of ministry experience. Senior Pastor (5y 4m) + Senior Pastor (6y 2m), 16y total MDiv from Claremont. Excellent.

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Good Shepherd UMC

Senior Pastor · 5 years 4 months

One Heart Chuch

Senior Pastor · 6 years 2 months

KUMC

Pastor

WOODLAND HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Director Of Christian Education · 10 years 1 month

+ 1 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

director education

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B* H**

Facilitating Relational Discipleship Implementation Locally, Regionally and Globally

Pearland, Texas, United States 53 years 3 months

Excellent fit, this individual has extensive experience explicitly as a Senior Pastor managing congregations, preaching, and focusing on outreach. Senior Partner (irrelevant) → Flockless Shepherd → Senior Pastor (31 years) at Fellowship Bible Church → Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary. Excellent.

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Fusilier Gilliam and Son

Senior Partner, Construction Foreman and Carpenter · 5 years 11 months

Flockless Shepherd Ministries

Flockless Shepherd · 9 months

Fellowship Bible Church, Pearland

Senior Pastor · 31 years 1 month

Shadycrest Baptist Church

Pastor of Discipleship · 1 year 8 months

+ 3 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

consulting pastoral counseling leadership preaching construction unity research writing less discipleship maintenance +4 more

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Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States 21 years 5 months

This candidate is an excellent match, currently serving as a Senior Pastor for over 21 years, far exceeding the experience required. Experience: First United Methodist Church (Senior Pastor 21y 6m). Excellent.

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First United Methodist Church

Senior Pastor · 21 years 6 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

100%

J** P*

Senior Pastor at New Hope Worship Center

Orlando, United States 12 years 5 months

This is an excellent match as the candidate is currently serving as a Senior Pastor with over a decade of experience in that specific role, which entails all requested functions. Senior Pastor (12y 5m) → Regent University (MA Pastoral Studies). Excellent.

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New Hope Worship Center

Senior Pastor · 12 years 5 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

exegesis discipleship arts pastoral counseling nonprofit organizations bible study social services

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Sr Pastor at United Methodist Church, North Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia, United States 39 years 5 months

This candidate is an excellent match having served as a Sr Pastor for nearly 40 years. Sr Pastor at UMC (39 years) → Excellent.

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Work Experience

United Methodist Church, North Georgia

Sr Pastor · 39 years 6 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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Pastor at Abney Street Church of God

St Albans, West Virginia, United States 43 years 10 months

This pastor is a strong fit with over 40 years of experience leading congregations. Pastor at Church of God (38 years) → Pastor at Kodiak (5 years) → Excellent.

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Abney Street Church of God

Pastor · 38 years

Kodiak Church of God, Kodiak, Alaska

Pastor · 5 years

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

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pastor at Dreamland

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States 41 years 10 months

This candidate demonstrates extensive experience in pastoral roles encompassing all required functions for over four decades. Pastor at Dreamland Park Baptist Church (41+ years) including roles like counselor, fundraiser, trainer, and scholar → Excellent.

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Dreamland Park Baptist Church

Pastor · 41 years 11 months

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

couples research organizing crisis teaching leadership trainer community organizing crisis intervention life skills

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Senior Pastor at West Parish Church, Andover

Andover, Massachusetts, United States 24 years 10 months

This individual has served as a Senior Pastor and Pastor for over 22 years combined, indicating strong leadership and service. S. Pastor (9.7 yrs) → Pastor (12.3 yrs) → Associate (3 yrs) → Excellent.

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West Parish Church

Senior Pastor · 9 years 9 months

South Acton Congregational Church

Pastor · 12 years 3 months

Trinitarian Congregational Church

Associate Minister · 3 years

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

100%

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pastor at Jesus' Church

Broomall, Pennsylvania, United States 28 years 11 months

A pastor with nearly 29 years of experience in one church clearly covers all the required leadership and ministry functions. Pastor at Jesus' Church (28 years) → Excellent.

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Work Experience

Jesus' Church

pastor · 28 years

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

100%

W* S**

Senior Pastor at Columbus Berean Church (retired)

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States 27 years 3 months

This candidate was a Senior Pastor for 26 years and has general ministry experience exceeding 50 years; retired but the experience perfectly matches. Senior Pastor (26 years) → Adjunct Instructor (8+ years) → Excellent.

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Work Experience

Central Community College

Adjunct Instructor · 8 years 1 month

Central Community College

Adjunct Faculty Instructor · 7 years 10 months

COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Substitute Teacher · 5 months

COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Substitute Teacher · 5 months

+ 1 more positions

Qualification Criteria 5 met

Senior Pastor

10+ years ministry

Community outreach

Sermon preparation

Congregation leadership

Skills & Expertise

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