
Preston Cave
People Development & Program Leadership Professional
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People-development and program leadership professional with 20+ years of experience leading teams, building care and development systems, creating training content, facilitating large-group communication, and helping people take clear next steps. Known for translating complex human needs into practical systems, equipping leaders, managing sensitive conversations, and strengthening organizational culture through clear communication and consistent follow-through.
Experience
Pastor of Groups & Pastoral Care / Program & People Development Leader at StoneWater Church (Present)
- Led adult groups, pastoral care, recovery, and counseling-related initiatives in a large church environment.
- Oversaw strategic vision, leadership pipelines, group systems, and care processes serving hundreds of weekly participants.
- Designed and delivered training, workshops, leader coaching, public presentations, and practical next-step resources.
- Built follow-up, intake, assessment, care navigation, and placement processes to help people receive the right level of support.
- Facilitated difficult conversations involving crisis, grief, conflict, family needs, recovery, leadership alignment, and personal growth.
Mission & Discipleship Coordinator at Texans on Mission / Texas Baptist Men
- Helped develop mission and discipleship resources to mobilize people and churches toward service and practical ministry.
- Equipped volunteers and ministry leaders through training, communication, and ministry strategy.
- Supported mission-focused systems that connected people, churches, and practical needs across Texas.
Author / Speaker / Trainer / Music Instructor at Independent Leadership, Ministry, and Music Work (Present)
- Authored and taught practical development resources focused on identity, purpose, values, habits, and life direction.
- Created repeatable teaching frameworks and coaching tools for individuals, families, groups, and teams.
- Taught music students and coached learners through skill development, practice plans, encouragement, and progress tracking.
Education
M.Div. in Pastoral Ministry – Trinity College of the Bible & Theological Seminary
B.A. / M.A. in Christian Education – Trinity College of the Bible & Theological Seminary

