PASTOR JAMES E. BUTLER

**** *. ****** ** · Baltimore, MD 21217

443-***-**** (Cell)

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Seasoned Lead Pastor with 25 years of experience of increasing responsibility in congregational leadership. Self-motivated, visionary, and goal-oriented professional with hands-on experience as well as scholastic training in Pastoral ministry, organizational leadership and development, interpersonal communications, and event coordination. Committed to shepherding individuals to Christ, engaging the community in outreach and service, and developing strategies to sustain long-term operational goals. Extensive expertise in spiritual counseling, education, and mentorship with proven success in advancing church goals and increasing engagement within the congregation.

EDUCATION

THEOLOGY, Palmer Theological Seminary, St. Davids, PA

Master of Divinity – Adaptive Leadership

THEOLOGY, United Christian Academy, Riverside, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Theology

PASTORIAL EXPERIENCE

FEB. 2010 – PRESENT

PASTOR, Canaan Missionary Baptist Church, Balt. MD

Lead church in understanding, embracing, and accomplishing mission to develop divine discipline and engage followers in worship, community outreach, and ministry. Plan and oversee staff regarding worship service and events. Support and supervise congregation staff to ensure they have resources to fulfill duties and responsibilities.

JAN. 2006 – DEC. 2009

ASSISTANT PASTOR, First John Tabernacle baptist Church, Balt. MD

Assisted senior pastor to achieve mission objectives, conduct church teachings, and plan weekend services. Led Bible study classes, prayed with church members and guests, and visited with grieving church members.

JULY 1994 – JAN. 2006

PASTOR, Greater Mt. Zion baptist church, Balt. MD

Guided church in its discovery and fulfillment of its calling and mission. Lead and expanded congregations’ participation in mission and outreach activities. Planned and delivered weekly sermons and oversaw Sunday school.

NOV. 1991 – JUNE 1994

PASTOR, New Revelation missionary baptist church, Balt. MD

Organized Vacation Bible School for youth and teens of the church. Instructed New Members Class for incoming church members. Royal Ambassador Leader of the United Baptist Missionary Convention. Strengthened and oversaw faith life by creating an inviting community of faith and led weekly Bible Study.

JULY 1990

ORDAINED MINISTER, First Mt. Calvary baptist church, Balt. MD

Reverend Joseph S. Watkins, Sr. mentored and coached through ordination process.

DECEMBER 1985

LICENSED MINISTER, Pentecost baptist Church, Balt. MD

Trained to preach the Gospel to Christ’s flock.

EXPERIENCE

July 2018 – Present Regional Vice President of The New England Missionary Baptist Convention

Duties: Oversees DC, Maryland and Virginia’s members of the convention.

October 2014 – Present J&M Transport Company, LLC

Duties: Transports deceased persons with delicacy and compassion.

January 1994 – Present Staff Minister - Estep Brothers Funeral Home, Balt., MD

Duties: Officiated funeral/memorial services (chapel and graveside).

May 1990 – Present Staff Minister - Joseph H. Brown, Jr. Funeral Home, Balt., MD

Duties: Officiated funeral/memorial services (chapel and graveside).

January 1986 – Dec. 2016 Staff Minister - Phillips Funeral Home, Baltimore, MD

Duties: Officiated funeral/memorial services (chapel and graveside).

August 1991 – 2012 Staff Minister - Joseph L. Russ Funeral Home, Baltimore, MD

Duties: Officiated funeral/memorial services (chapel and graveside).

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