ERIC PUTMAN

Argyle, NY ***** 559-***-**** ad0fo2@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

PROFICIENCIES Leadership Teaching & Speaking Pastoral Care Team Development Creative Writing

& Editing Large Scale Event Planning PROFILE I am a follower of Christ, dedicated husband, father of two, and an experienced Pastor. I am committed to sharing the Gospel and seeing Jesus Christ's transformational power in lives. PASTOR LEADER

Skills

Mercy Ministry

Officiating

Spiritual Instruction

Congregational Care

Preaching

Spiritual Leadership

Staff Leadership

Leadership Development

Counseling

Disciple-Making

Youth Ministry

Strategic Planning

Public Speaking

Organizational Leadership

Work History

Pastor of Student Ministries 02/2022 to 10/2023

First Denton – Denton, TX

Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations. Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer. Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.

Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities. Student Pastor 03/2016 to 01/2022

Southcliff Baptist Church – Fort Worth, TX

Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.

Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.

Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.

Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities. Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement. Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts. Jr High Youth Pastor 04/2006 to 06/2015

Grace Community Church – Visalia, CA

Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats. Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.

Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians. Taught and counseled youth ages 12 to 18.

Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses. Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.

Education

MASTER of ARTS: CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP STUDIES

LIBERTY BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

B.A. SPECIALIZED: MINISTRY

MID-AMERICA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

YOUTH MINISTRY & FAMILY COUNSELING

Additional Information

• JV Basketball Coach

• Jr High Volleyball Coach

• Jr High Soccer Coach

Central Valley Christian School

Visalia, CA