STEVEN B. EDWARDS
Bremen, GA 30110
678*590*7022
abklyc@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Columbia International University
Bachelor of Science in Bible
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A.C.E., December 2000
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Hickory Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC
Children's Pastor October 2009 - July 2010
Responsible for the Sunday School ministry for children in 1st - 5th grade,
including recruitment and equipping both paid and volunteer leaders.
Assist parents in their role as primary disciple builder of their homes.
Promote and enhance outreach opportunities for children and family.
Counsel with children regarding their salvation, and teaching a New
Christian's Class. Ministries (VBS, Camps) planned in a manner to
introduce children to the Gospel of Christ. Provide a safe environment for
children. Provide leadership and direction to the Preschool Director,
Children's Ministry Coordinators, Children's Ministry Administrative
Assistant, and the Directors of Daycare Ministry, Mom's Morning Out, and
Weekday Preschool.
Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown, TN
Children's Pastor 2004 - 2009
Responsible for recruitment and equipping of Sunday School leadership for
Kindergarten - Grade 5. Development of a comprehensive Bible Memory
Program for Kindergarten - Grade 5. Overseer of AWANA and its leadership.
Providing leadership and direction for ministries (VBS, Camps, Connection).
Partnering with Student Ministry in building a Preteen Ministry. Counsel
with children regarding their salvation and teaching New Christian's class.
In addition were ministerial responsibilities. Lead mission teams to
Nicaragua
Boulevard Baptist Church, Southaven, MS
Associate Pastor & Education, 2003 - 2004
Responsible for the Outreach and Education Ministry program of the church
which included recruitment and equipping of volunteers for Preschool,
Children, and Adult Sunday School. Provided leadership and direction in
beginning a children's worship and a Discipleship/Missions program.
Coordinated monthly and yearly events, seasonal Celebrations. Responsible
for the Associational VBS Team/Clinic.
Southside Baptist Church, Dothan, AL
Minister of Education and Senior Adults, 2000 - 2003
Responsible for the Education Ministry of the church (Preschool, Children,
and Adults). Provided leadership and direction for Senior Adult Ministry.
Provided supervision and direction for both the Preschool and Children's
Ministry Directors. Leading conferences for the Columbia Baptist
Association.
Germantown Baptist Church, Germantown, TN
Married Adult Ministries & Discipleship Intern, 2000
Purpose: to learn Married Adult Ministry and Discipleship (included Sunday
School and LIFE Classes). In addition, provided leadership and direction
for a Backyard Bible Club missions trip to Huntington, West Virginia
Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova, TN
Adult Ministries Intern, 1999
Purpose: to learn Adult Sunday School ministry. Also led weekly Bible
Clubs in the Memphis area.
First Baptist Church, Senoia, GA
Minister of Music, Youth, and Administration, 1997 - 1998
Responsible for leading worship and special programs, provided leadership
to student ministry. Gave supervision to church secretary while overseeing
the day-to-day office tasks.
First Baptist Church, Forest Park, GA
Pastoral Intern, 1994 - 1995
Purpose: to learn the ministry of the church. Provided leadership to
College/Career Sunday School Class and Ministry. Served as Camp Pastor for
Kids Kamp. Provided leadership and direction in the development of a new
ministry to Acklan Park Apartment Bible Club/Mission.
Laurel Baptist Church, West Columbia, SC
Youth Minister, 1989 - 1992
Responsible for both Student Ministry and Children's Worship. Led weekly
Bible Clubs in Columbia and taught 3rd grade Bible at a Christian School.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
I have been employed by the following companies: SunTrust Mortgage,
Inc.,Chick-fil-A / Blimpie/Freshen's Yogurt, and Dillard's.