Community Outreach Baptist Church

Corey B. Ruffin Sr

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Pastoral Leadership Organizational Planning Visionary Profile I would describe myself as a motivated, personable, goal oriented professional. I possess hands on experience as well as scholastic training in pastoral ministry, organizational leadership and development, interpersonal communications and event coordination. I am a Servant of God who has a love for His people. I have a pleasant disposition which affords me the ability to be an effective team player. I am devoted to personal and collective goals of ministry. I am seeking a challenging ull-time career opportunity in Pastoral Ministry, Organizational Planning and Leadership Development. Personal Birthdate: March 18, 1971

Reared: Blytheville, Arkansas

Bachelors of Science Lane College, Jackson TN 2003 Masters of Theology Pillsbury College and Seminary, Bridgeton MO 2012 Licensed: May 2005, Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church St. Louis MO Ordained: May 2005, Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church St. Louis, MO My Interest: Community Outreach, Music and Singing, Mentoring, Preach and Teaching the Gospel

Personal Statement of Salvation and Call to Ministry I was raised in a two parent home. My mother and father ensured that I was acquainted with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the church during my childhood. Subsequently I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior at the tender age of nine. I was highly active in church from that point, at the age of 15, I began ministering in song and traveling across the United States. I accepted my call to ministry at the age of 21 and started on a proactive path towards Christian leadership training, pastoral care training and doctrinal education. I have been steadfast in the faith and preaching the gospel message ever since the start. Under the supervision and charge of wonderful Elders and Pastors, I have grown tremendously in faith and practice. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness. The below mentioned experiences has afforded me the opportunity:

• To preach the entire council of the Bible (Luke 4:18; Mark 16:15)

• To teach God’s principles in faithfulness and sound doctrine (Matthew 28:19; Titus 1:6-9)

• To instruct in methods of implementation and practical application of the teachings of scripture

(Phil 4:8; 1Peter 2:19-25)

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Skills Summary

Purpose Driven

Congregational Leadership

People Person

Effective Communicator

Strategic Thinker

Visionary

Community Outreach

Encourager

Detail Oriented

Spiritual Counseling

Efficient

Self-Motivated

Ministerial Experience Mentor Community Ministries September 2016- March 2017 Senior Pastor

• Performed pastoral duties

• Developed Bible Study Curriculum

• Developed Children’s Ministry

• Developed Praise & Worship Team

• Engaged in Community Outreach

Central Baptist Church, Poplar Bluff MO November 2013-August 2016 Senior Pastor

• Pastored and Lead a Historic 117 year old church congregation.

• Engaged followers in community outreach and development of means to reach unchurched and new residents of the community.

• Planned worship services and prepared and taught Sunday School.

• Performed ordination for ministers and deacons

• Casting of God’s vision to implement the mission of the church by achieving short term and long term goals

• Performed pastoral duties such as biblical counseling, visitation to the sick, weddings and funerals Corey B. Ruffin Sr

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Loving Jesus Ministries, Poplar Bluff MO January 2010-May 2013 Executive Pastor

• Support the Senior Pastor in the accomplishment of the church’s mission

• Lead the ministry staff including decision making and providing leadership and support

• Facilitate Monthly Ministry Meeting with Church Leaders

• Ensure the operational readiness of the church

• Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor Temple of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, St Louis MO July 2006-November 2013 Assistant Pastor

• Assist Senior Pastor in planning, budgeting and development of church goals

• Lead Praise and Worship Service and facilitate pulpit

• Establish church education goals and taught Sunday School and Bible Study

• Prayed for and with bereaved and the sick and shut in

• Performed other duties as assigned by Senior Pastor Bibleway Missionary Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO May 2004-July 2006 Interim Pastor

• Lead the Music Ministry

• Teacher of Sunday School and Bible Study

• Performed all duties as Interim Pastor

Ministry Statement As believers we are called to always be ready to give a reason as to the hope that we have.

(1Peter 3:15) Thus as one called to specific office in the body, the charge to equip the saints is the utmost importance. (Ephesians 4:12-13) The overarching goal of ministry is found in Matthew 28:19–20, which indicates that God desires that people live their lives indicative of his presence, leadership, and An unequivocal faith in him.

Effective ministry develops mature Christians able to withstand, endure, triumph and ultimately represent the embodiment of God’s will for humanity. Apart from the word of God, this is not possible. Therefore, study and practice of the sacred scriptures is necessary for proper nourishment and growth. (John 1:1-4, 2Tim 2:15) it is after such steadfastness that we are able to truly appreciate the byproduct of God’s grace towards us. (3John 1:2) Doctrinal Belief I believe in God the Father, who, in his sovereignty, created and rules over all. I believe in Jesus the Son (dead, buried, resurrected, and ascended), who came to offer eternal life to those who repent, believe and faithfully obey him. I believe in the active presence of the Holy Spirit, who effectively works in the lives of believers. I believe the Bible to be the infallible and inspired word of God, sufficient to the needs of the believer and the Universal Church, including growth in holiness and righteousness in the Lord.

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Other Employment Hyatt Regency, St. Louis, MO April 2011-August 2017, Tillman Riverside Mortuary 2018-2021, Bel-Aire Bay Club 2018-2022, ProPark Mobility 2022-24, (Valet Supervisor/Recruitment Specialist

2016 Military US Navy 1988-1992

US Army 1992-1996

Education Bachelors Degree Theology 1999-2003 Lane College

Masters Degree in Theology 2008-2012 Pillsbury College & Seminary References Upon Request

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