John H Yelder Jr

A seasoned Elder, Associate Pastor, preacher, teacher, shepherd, church leader, organizational leader with more than 30 years of ministry experienced leader. Demonstrated spiritual formation, congregational leadership, discipleship, outreach, leadership development, and church administration. Seeking to leverage skills and expertise to serve a dynamic and growing church and the community.

Proven track record of developing and implementing effective preaching, teaching, congregational shepherding, discipleship, spiritual formation, outreach, vision, strategic planning, spiritual coaching, ministry team development, and conflict resolution. Ordained as an Elder by Central Texas Christian Alliance in Killeen, Tx. My experience has prepared me not only to preach and teach, but to shepherd people, develop leaders, build healthy ministry systems, navigate organizational challenges, and lead a congregation through seasons of growth and change.

Elder - Real Life Church - Tomball, TX

(2024-02)

• 750-1500 member congregation. Vision and teaching to the congregation and support groups.
• Lead in weekly recovery small groups with a size of 20-30 members at the events.
• Lead speaker during weekly Men's group with a size of 40-50 men and also speaker at the weekly bible study with 15-20 members.

Associate Minister to Pastor - Saturation Ministries Global - Tomball, TX

(2019-01 - 2024-02)

• Led and developed ministry teams, providing spiritual direction, leadership coaching, discipleship, and organizational oversight to advance congregational ministry objectives.
• Shared preaching responsibilities (25% of weekends) and lead men's group and children's ministry for a 60-75- member congregation.

Minister - Anointed Faith Family Church - Tomball, TX

(2014-05 - 2019-01)

• Launched yearly spiritual conferences for a 250-member congregation. 15% weekly teaching to young adult and men's ministry that help a group of 30-40 participants.
• Designed and taught biblical discipleship and leadership-development that moved participants from spiritual engagement to active ownership at 43% within 12 months..

Associate Pastor - KBR Christian Center - Iraq

(2012-10 - 2014-05)

• Built the adult education ministry from ground up for a 60-member congregation. Launched three small groups to include midweek service.
• 50% weekly weekend preaching. Grew weekend attendance 40% in two years. Led teams of 20 volunteers for ministry engagements.

Bachelors - Criminal Justice - STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY (1999 - 2004)

Minor - Psychology - STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY (1999 - 2004)

Diploma - KILLEEN HIGH SCHOOL (1995 - 1999)