Pastor, Contract writer for Lifeway

Dr. Bryan Fields

**** ******* ***** ******, ** **526

Cell: 843-***-****

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Ministry Summary Statement

Saved believer in Jesus Christ with a servant minded heart, a visionary leader who is ready to make an impact in people’s lives utilizing the Gospel.

Core Qualifications

Passionate about helping individuals come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ

Genuine pastor’s heart for people

Visionary leader of people

Accomplished published author with Lifeway Stand Firm and Open Windows

Innovative organizer of people and procedures

Personable, professional and approachable nature when dealing with people individually and collectively

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Extremely organized, productive and self-manager of time

Efficient in time management

Dedicated and committed to being a lifelong learner of the Bible

Outstanding public relations ambassador

Completed original research and presented completed written dissertation for PhD approval

Experience

Volunteer Coordinator & Operations Manager

12/2021-Present

Meals on Wheels of Horry & Georgetown Counties

Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC

Coordinate activities of over 400+ volunteers/part time staff to ensure that the mission of providing nutritional support and the love of Christ to over 450+ clients (terminally ill, isolated, homebound individuals)

Recruit and place volunteers in places of service

Lead and facilitate monthly new volunteer orientations

Facilitate and participate in daily leadership meetings

Mentor and develop volunteers/part time staff/CCU interns toward leadership tasks

Coordinate volunteers for concerted outreach efforts within community

Represent the ministry to various news outlets

Coordinate the activities of mission team groups visiting from all over the country

Lead Bible study gatherings

Write weekly Bible devotionals and lead weekly video Bible messages that go out to volunteers and clients

Executive Spiritual Care Coordinator

4/2020-12/2021

Promedica Hospice

Myrtle Beach, SC

Provide Christian spiritual leadership and emotional support for patients and their families through consistent visitation from start of care through the end of life

Perform spiritual analysis/evaluation for new patients

Coordinate and conduct independent weekly visits with patients and their families

Participate in high level interdisciplinary group meetings, coordinating with professionals as it pertained to the health and wellbeing of patients

Lead weekly devotions for fellow chaplains and other staff members in the nationwide Heartland Hospice company

Lead funeral services when requested by patient and or family

Provide coordination with local funeral homes to assist families

Senior Pastor

5/2011-5/2017

First Baptist Church

Elloree, SC

Fulfilled complete caveat of ministerial duties, including but not limited to preaching, teaching, counseling, weddings, funerals, visitation, planning etc.

Prepared original sermons/studies and deliver to various audiences multiple times a week inside and outside of the church

Managed and directed a staff of 6

Worked directly with children’s ministries overseeing curriculum and activities

Managed and oversaw an annual budget of $400,00.00+

Acted as Ex-officio officer over numerous committees with various functions consisting of diverse people

Led Mission Projects to Madison, West Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia

Led, facilitated and participated in small group ministry

Served as on various high-level committees in the SCSBC including vice-chairman of the Executive Board

Represented the church on public issues in public venues

Taught/Preached when called upon by Christian school chapel services

Led a weekly Bible study for Grace Home an addiction recovery ministry center

Senior Pastor

10/2008 – 5/2011

Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church

Nichols, SC

Fulfilled complete caveat of ministerial duties, including but not limited to preaching, teaching, counseling, weddings, funerals, visitation, planning etc.

Managed and oversee an annual budget of $100,000.00+

Prepared original sermons/studies and deliver to various audiences multiple times a week

Developed relationships in a rural setting with unique and diverse people

Associate Pastor/Youth Pastor

6/2001-6/2003 6/2010 – 5/2011

Sweetwater Branch Baptist Church

Conway, SC

Assisted Senior Pastor with ministerial duties

Lead Wednesday night prayer meetings and youth gatherings

Participate in leadership meetings

Represent the ministries of the church

Worked to enhance youth and children’s ministry programs, Sunday School and activities

Accomplishments

Initiated, organized, oversaw 3 very successful all day ladies’ ministry conferences featuring conference artists such as Grammy Award winner Laura Story, Christian comedienne Anita Renfroe, and Christian recording artist Meredith Andrews

Elected the first ever Coastal Carolina University Baptist Student Union State President for South Carolina.

Elected Vice-Chairman of the SCSBC Executive Board 2 years in a row

Served on high level committees in the SCSBC

Member of the Discovery Team for the SCSBC Missions partnership with Delhi, India

Hosted multiple guest speakers/music artists for special Celebration Services

Named Champion of the Month and Excellence Service Award Winner for Heartland Hospice (Promedica Hospice) November 2020

Implemented leadership strategies and operations procedures for Meals on Wheels

Led small group studies ministering to the volunteer family of Meals on Wheels

Passions/Interests/Accomplishments

Loving and serving my family as husband (wife Megan) and dad (Karson, Kenzie, Carter, Lexi, and Amelia)

Coaching and mentoring as a volunteer children’s sports coach (YMCA of Myrtle Beach Flag football head coach 2 years 2020 & 2021)

Writing devotions, articles, studies to inspire, challenge and aid others. Published works in Stand Firm and Open Windows for Lifeway Christian Publications

Fitness-Completed 3 long distance Ironman competitive triathlons and several other competitive athletic events and am an active participant in F3 (Men’s faith/fitness /fellowship group)

Education

PhD – Pastoral Ministry

2007 – 2012

Trinity College of the Bible & Theological Seminary

Newburn, IN

Master’s Degree – Theological Studies

2017 – 2019

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Fort Worth, TX

Master’s Degree – Christian Ministry

2005 – 2007

Master’s International School of Divinity

Evansville, IN

Bachelor’s Degree – Psychology

1994-1998

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, SC

Professional References

Dr. Shane Stutzman, Assoc Pastor/Minister of Evangelism & Missions Calllahan First Baptist Church Callahan, Florida 904-***-****

Pastor Darrin Dick, Campus Pastor Newspring Myrtle Beach, SC 402-***-****

Rev. Kirby Winstead, Chaplain Briarcliffe Acres RV Resort Chapel NMB, SC 843-***-****

Rev. Charles “Cliff” Mixon, Pastor Sweetwater Branch Baptist Conway, SC 843-***-****

Mrs. Angie Moncrief, External Missions Leader Meals on Wheels of Horry County 317-***-****

Mr. Jeff Hawkins, President & CEO Faith Books, Conway, SC 662-***-****

Mr. David Haddock, Owner Oceanic Counseling Myrtle Beach, SC 843-***-****

Mr. Steve Kipe, Former Associate/Children’s Pastor Christ United Myrtle Beach, SC 843-***-****

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