JOSEPH I. RODGERS, D.Ed.Min.

** ****** **** ********, ******* 30268

(C) 770-***-**** abqc3z@r.postjobfree.com

Website: JOEYRODGERS.COM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Birthday: September 18, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia

Married: Margaret (Meg) McCammish of Dallas, Texas on February 4, 1995

Family: Abigail Caroline, Madeline Elizabeth, Colin Joseph, Camden Douglas

Ministry: Licensed Rehoboth Baptist Church Tucker, Georgia, 1988

Ordained Rehoboth Baptist Church Tucker, Georgia, 1989

EDUCATION

Doctor of Education Ministries Leadership Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Fort Worth, Texas, December 2005

Master of Arts Religious Education Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Fort Worth, Texas, December 1993

Bachelor of Arts Religion (Cum Laude) Carson-Newman College

Jefferson City, Tennessee, May 1989

CORE STRENGTHS

Accomplished visionary leader with 20 years of executive and pastoral experience who is adept

at developing leaders and ministry teams to meet the missional objectives of the organization.

Proven creative talent with effective public speaking skills able to motivate and mobilize others

to success.

Advanced communication and presentation skills

Extensive experience in team building, visioneering, and organizational management

Creative and innovative thinker with marketing and branding experience

Influential analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills

Passionate discipler, spiritual life coach, and leadership mentor

PERSONALITY AND GIFTING

According to the DISC Inventory, I am a (D/I) Dominant/Influencing personality who flexes to

be Conscientious and according to Meyers/Briggs, I am an ENTJ. I tend to be a visionary and

inspirational leader who enjoys strategically guiding people to accomplish a prescribed mission.

I consider myself to be a missional and innovative practitioner called to mobilize the body of

Christ to be engaged in relevant, life-changing ministry within and beyond the walls of the

church. My dominant spiritual gifts include prophecy, leadership, and teaching.

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MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE

CURRENT MINISTRY

SENIOR PASTOR First Baptist Church 9/2011 to Present

208 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269

Perform the typical duties of a lead pastor by providing pastoral leadership and

influence for a congregation of 2400 in membership and a leadership team of 24.

Teach weekly on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.

Oversee a $2.7 million budget.

Developing a Great Commission ministry and vision strategy for the church.

PASTORAL EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATE PASTOR Crosspointe Church 8/2009 to 9/2011

1800 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, Georgia 30097

Served in a church of 3,500 members providing influence in the discipleship ministry

through spiritual life coaching, writing curriculum, and teaching/pulpit supply.

Provide pastoral care assistance in counseling and congregational care.

SENIOR PASTOR First Baptist Church 8/2007 to 6/2009

4550 Hamilton Mill Road, Buford, Georgia 30518

Performed pastoral leadership and influence for a congregation of 1500 in membership

and a ministry staff of 12.

Taught weekly on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.

Oversaw a $1.3 million budget.

Responsible for transitioning the deacon ministry into a ministering and serving body.

Led church to renovate existing preschool and children s space and upgrade security.

Led church to re-write the Constitution, Financial and Personnel Policies to be in

compliance with the rule of Scripture and with federal and state law.

SENIOR PASTOR First Baptist Church White House 2/2001 to 8/2007

2800 Highway 31 West, White House, Tennessee 37188

Performed the typical duties of a Senior Pastor for a congregation of 850 in membership

and a ministry staff of 9.

Taught weekly in two Sunday morning services and on Wednesday evening.

Experienced growth in attendance of 230 people over five years with over 100 baptisms.

Transitioned church from a program driven church to a missional driven church.

Responsible for transitioning the deacon ministry into a ministering and serving body.

Led church to engage in a comprehensive, missional-driven small group ministry

incorporating both Sunday morning Bible study and in-home groups.

Led church to expand its mission emphasis globally with the development of a disaster

relief ministry and numerous foreign mission projects (24 total projects in one year).

Led church in the development of a master site and ministry vision plan including a

capital campaign to renovate existing facilities and relieve $500,000 of debt.

Led church to develop an intensive discipleship and spiritual life coaching ministry that

engaged over 75 people in the disciple-making process as spiritual mentors.

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CHURCH STAFF EXPERIENCE

SINGLE ADULT PASTOR Colonial Heights Baptist Church 10/1995 to 2/2001

444 Northpark Drive, Ridgeland, Mississippi 39158

Served in a church of 3,300 members providing leadership and oversight to a ministry

influencing over 400 single adults on a weekly basis. The single adult ministry was

responsible for 65% of the church s growth over a 6 year period.

Grew ministry from 50 adults in attendance to 225 adults in average weekly attendance.

Responsible to mentor and supervise 2 interns and an administrative assistant.

Grew a volunteer leadership team from 2 people to 85 people.

Saw over 100 single adults saved and baptized in 6 years.

Saw over 15 single adults and married adults surrender to ministry in 6 years.

Responsible for instigating a Jackson-wide Single Adult Metro Bible Study. Served as

co-director and Co-teacher of this ministry that served over 300 single adults weekly.

Led bi-annual single adult mission projects with teams ranging from 15 to 75 people.

Responsible for leading several church-wide evangelistic projects including an annual

golf outreach event, sports leagues, and community events.

PASTOR TO STUDENTS Bethany Place Baptist Church 5/1994 to 10/1995

1501 Providence Road, Richmond, Virginia 23236

Provided leadership and direction to a ministry influencing 100+ students per week.

Responsible to mentor and supervise an intern and an administrative assistant.

Recruited and trained 14 volunteer couples to effectively minister to students.

Experienced 15% growth in a declining church.

Experienced over 30 student baptisms in 16 months of ministry.

MINISTRY CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

MINISTRY COACH Joey Rodgers Ministries Peachtree City 1/2000 to Present

208 Willowbend Rd. Peachtree City, GA 30269

Provide consultation and guidance to churches in transition including evaluation, staff

training, organizational management, visioneering, and administrative review.

Provide pulpit supply, spiritual life coaching, and counseling to pastors and lay leaders.

Provide financial and benefits advice for pastors and churches.

MISSIONS EXPERIENCE

PASTOR TO STUDENTS North Sea Baptist Church Stavanger, Norway

MINISTRY CONSULTANT European Baptist Convention Wiesbaden, Germany

SUMMER MISSIONARY North American Mission Board Montana

SHORT TERM MISSIONARY 25 trips around the world

MINISTRY INTERNSHIPS

COLLEGE MINISTRY INTERN Hoffmantown Church Albuquerque, New Mexico

COLLEGE MINISTRY INTERN Glenview Baptist Church Fort Worth, Texas

SINGLE ADULT MINISTRY INTERN Rehoboth Baptist Church Tucker, Georgia

STUDENT MINISTRY INTERN Rehoboth Baptist Church Tucker, Georgia

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OTHER MINISTRY HIGHLIGHTS

INSTRUCTOR Georgia Baptist Convention Continuing Education Program

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE 2006 Southern Baptist Convention Nashville

MARKETPLACE EXPERIENCE

FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISOR Catalyst Wealth Management Aug. 2009 to Jan. 2011

Laurel Springs Parkway, Suwanee, GA 30024

Provided wealth management and advisement to individuals and families including

macro-economic advice, protection and investment sales, and professional networking.

Provided financial and insurance services to assist churches in minimizing expenses while

maximizing monies for ministry without compromising staff, congregation, or mission.

Brokered/supported group benefits including health, protection, and retirement services.

Series 6, 63, Variable Products, and Life, Accident, and Sickness licensed.

Certified to provide financial services to families with children with special needs.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I was raised in a semi-religious Episcopal home where religion and morality were offered, but

where Jesus seldom was mentioned. At age 12, I was introduced to Jesus through a personal

witness, and shortly thereafter, knelt beside my bed and invited Christ into my life. Thankfully,

while my parents did not understand my decision, they allowed me to attend an evangelical

church where I was baptized and discipled. Then at 17, I surrendered to God s call to ministry.

PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY

I believe the church exists to accomplish the Great Commission. The church is called to engage

the world in the name of Jesus with relevancy. Our mission is to build the Kingdom by winning

people to faith in Christ, by helping them to mature in their rel ationship with God, and by

sending them into the world to love others to Christ through their words and actions.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

I enjoy spending time with my family, golf, traveling, watching movies, reading, and music.

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PERSONAL REFERENCES

Dr. Charles Boswell Rev. Geno Lucas

Pastor Immanuel Baptist Church Business Pastor, Colonial Heights Church

Ministry Friend Served as a Lay Leader in Past Ministry

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Telephone: 316-***-**** Telephone: 601-***-****

Rev. Glenn Dyer Dr. James Merritt

Associate Pastor at FBC Conyers Senior Pastor, Crosspointe Church

Former Staff Member in White House Ministry Friend and Encourager

e-mail: abqc3z@r.postjobfree.com e-mail: abqc3z@r.postjobfree.com

Telephone: 678-***-**** Telephone: 678-***-****

Rev. Tim Guthrie Dr. Randy Moore

Senior Pastor, Arlington Baptist Church Dentist

Ministry Friend Friend and Former Church Member

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Telephone: 865-***-**** Telephone: 678-***-****

Dr. Gary Hollingsworth Mr. Rick Shimer

Pastor Immanuel Baptist Church Owner, Blackhawk Audio, Inc.

Ministry Mentor and Friend Deacon at FBC White House

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Telephone: 501-***-**** Telephone: 615-***-****

Rev. Bill Wade Dr. Jeff Ward

Shepherding Pastor, Living Hope Senior Pastor Gateway Bible Church

Former Staff Member at FBC Buford Close Personal Friend

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Telephone: 270-***-**** Telephone: 281-***-****

Dr. David Leavell Rev. Steve Wilson

Pastor, FBC Millington, TN Former Pastor and Marriage Consultant

Ministry Friend Ministry Mentor and Friend

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Telephone: 901-***-**** Telephone: 318-***-****

Note: Additional information available upon request including sermons, ministry philosophy,

doctrinal statement and references. Please review www.joeyrodgers.com.

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