Executive Pastor of Operations - First Baptist Church - Allen, TX
(2017-01)
- Partner with Senior Pastor to execute vision and align ministry strategy with church goals
- Lead strategic planning for short- and long-term ministry initiatives
- Oversee daily church operations, ensuring efficient systems and workflows
- Manage administrative teams including HR, finance, facilities, and support staff
- Hire, coach, and develop staff; assist in hiring ministerial team members
- Direct annual budgeting process and financial planning
- Monitor financial health and ensure responsible stewardship of resources
- Collaborate with finance teams to maintain transparency and accountability
- Work with committees on governance, policy development, and decision-making
- Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and organizational standards
- Analyze data and metrics to improve ministry effectiveness
- Lead staff meetings and communicate vision in absence of Senior Pastor
- Provide pastoral care including hospital visits, weddings, and funerals
- Preach on a regular rotation
Associate Pastor & Administrator - Shearer Hills Baptist Church - San Antonio, TX
(2010-01 - 2017-12)
- Provided pastoral counseling, crisis care, and spiritual guidance
- Oversaw daily operations including HR, finance, and facilities
- Managed administrative and support staff teams
- Supported Senior Pastor in executing church vision and ministry plans
- Preached and taught regularly
- Developed care systems for consistent member follow-up
- Built strong relationships with ministry leaders to ensure alignment
- Organized and led staff meetings, trainings, and volunteer development
- Coordinated ministry schedules, logistics, and church-wide initiatives
- Conducted weddings, funerals, and hospital visitation
Minister of Education & Missions - Shearer Hills Baptist Church - San Antonio, TX
(2003-01 - 2010-12)
- Led development and structure of Bible study and discipleship programs
- Recruited and trained leaders for education and discipleship ministries
- Directed local, national, and international mission initiatives
- Managed facilities operations and maintenance
- Oversaw budgets for education, missions, and communications
- Revitalized men's ministry and launched senior adult ministry
- Helped lead transition to dual worship services and Bible study structure
- Served as staff liaison for building expansion projects
- Built community partnerships and outreach efforts
- Organized mission trips and service initiatives
- Led leadership development programs and Bible studies
- Operated and managed evacuation shelters during Hurricane Katrina, Rita, and Ike in cooperation with BCFS, Texas Baptist, and the city of San Antonio
- Led recovery/rebuilding teams to New Orleans, Orange and Galveston
Minister of Education & Administration - Lamar Baptist Church - Wichita Falls, TX
(1999-01 - 2003-12)
- Directed all Bible study and discipleship ministries
- Served as staff liaison to church committees
- Led updates to bylaws, constitution, and governance structures
- Oversaw facilities usage, maintenance, and renovation projects
- Managed hiring processes and staffing needs
- Administered church-wide budget
- Preached in the Pastor's absence
Minister of Youth & Education - First Baptist Church - Seminole, TX
(1992-01 - 1999-12)
Minister of Youth - Island View Baptist Church - Orange Park, FL
(1989-01 - 1992-12)
Minister of Youth (Part-Time) - Allen Heights Baptist Church - Allen, TX
(1988-01 - 1989-12)
Summer Youth Minister - First Baptist Church - Coleman, TX
(1987-06 - 1987-08)
Youth Intern - First Baptist Church - San Angelo, TX
(1984-01 - 1986-12)
