Micah Moreno

Senior Lead Pastor at Bowling Green First Church (2024-01 – Present)

• Revitalized a congregation by implementing a "Love, Grow, Serve" simple church model, creating clarity of mission and measurable growth goals.
• Launched midweek discipleship programs, book clubs, and community-focused initiatives to foster engagement beyond Sunday worship.
• Reorganized leadership teams (worship, outreach, discipleship, operations) to align with a multiplication strategy and accelerate volunteer empowerment.
• Oversaw staff and volunteer rotations for worship, outreach, and care ministries, cultivating leaders for long-term sustainability.

Senior Lead Pastor at Southport Community Church (2016-01 – 2024-12)

• Oversaw all aspects of congregational leadership, preaching, and spiritual formation during a period of transition and renewal.
• Built and empowered volunteer teams, aligning them with clear values of compassion, generosity, and authenticity.
• Led internal culture shift through strategic communication and value-based leadership development.
• Increased community engagement through social media, storytelling, and targeted outreach events.
• Managed staff, budgets, and ministry teams while fostering a collaborative leadership environment.

English Congregation Pastor at Bethesda Church (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Launched and led a new English-speaking congregation in collaboration with a Spanish-speaking ministry.
• Developed and led multicultural worship teams, fostering inclusion and leadership development.
• Shepherded a growing congregation through relational ministry, pastoral counseling, and discipleship pathways.
• Strategized and implemented communication and outreach goals that supported growth and unity.
• Modeled cross-cultural collaboration and spiritual renewal through Christ-centered leadership.

Associate Pastor, Youth at Auburn Parkside Church (2014-01 – 2016-12)

• Preached and taught regularly to youth and young adults with an emphasis on relevance, authenticity, and gospel clarity.
• Built strong relational networks among families, schools, and community partners including local law enforcement.
• Led volunteers in creating programs that fostered holistic student development and discipleship.
• Oversaw branding and digital communications to enhance engagement and extend church reach to unchurched youth.
• Created leadership pipelines for student and adult leaders to multiply impact.

Media Specialist at World Vision USA (2013-01 – 2014-12)

• Advanced youth-driven advocacy by leading digital strategy and engagement for community action teams.
• Created compelling content that connected social justice issues with youth empowerment and faith-based values.
• Coordinated cross-functional campaigns that raised awareness of poverty and global development issues.
• Trained youth leaders to engage their communities through storytelling, campaigns, and digital platforms.
• Strengthened brand presence and grassroots impact through strategic communication efforts.

Program Specialist at Butte County Department of Behavioral Health (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Led grant-funded programs focused on drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention in vulnerable youth populations.
• Designed and delivered community-based initiatives in high schools, group homes, and teen centers.
• Collaborated with civic leaders and school partners to develop sustainable prevention strategies.
• Developed and evaluated care plans to improve behavioral outcomes for at-risk students.
• Fostered long-term mentoring relationships with youth through weekly presence and consistent leadership.

Director of Communications at Rose City Church (2013-01 – 2014-12)

Youth Director at Bidwell Presbyterian Church (2003-01 – 2007-12)

Owner/Operator at Restored Clothing Company (2007-01 – 2011-12)

M.A. in School of Theology - Christian Leadership – Fuller Theological Seminary (2014-01)

Teaching Credential – Cal State University, Chico (2003-01)

B.S. in Agricultural Sciences, Minor in Education – Cal State University, Chico (2002-01)