Pastor and Leadership Coach with 20+ Years Experience

DERRICK WILCOX

Pastor Leadership Coach Ministry Director

Mountain Home, Idaho *********************@*****.*** +1-919-***-**** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Visionary pastor and leadership coach with 20+ years experience building and leading faith communities, mentoring teams, and directing youth and education programs. Proven record in church growth, staff development, volunteer coordination, and community outreach. Certified Life Coach with a passion for equipping people to discover and walk in their God-given purpose.

MINISTRY & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

LEAD PASTOR Soul Winners Church Tallahassee, FL. Tallahassee,FL Oct. 2014 – Sept. 2021

• Led weekly worship services and delivered Bible-based teaching to growing congregation

• Provided pastoral care, counseling, and crisis support to church members and community

• Managed staff development, strategic planning, and budget oversight

• Developed outreach initiatives and community engagement programs LEAD PASTOR Calvary Baptist Church

Jal,NM Sept 2024 – May 2025

• Led weekly worship services with consistent congregation growth

• Conducted teaching, mentoring, and leadership training for church leaders

• Built partnerships with local organizations to expand community impact LEAD PASTOR First Congregational Church

Mountain Home, ID June 2025 -Present

• Lead weekly worship services; deliver Bible teaching and pastoral care

• Public speaking, community engagement, and kingdom-minded outreach

• Development Small Groups Christian Ed program

• Teach weekly Sunday school

• Provided pastoral care, visitation

PASTOR OF EDUCATION & YOUTH Union Baptist Church Durham, NC June 2007– June 2014

• Supervised staff managing 15+ youth education and after-school programs

• Directed $75K annual budget; oversaw facility contracts and site operations

• Led staff development, training and HR functions

• Boosted program enrollment by 25%; introduced new family engagement models

• 5,000 membership/ 350 kids weekly attendance

• Supervise youth advisory board

• Developed and coordinated youth mission trips

YOUTH PASTOR / MUSIC DIRECTOR Family Worship Center COG Salisbury, MD Mar 1997 – May 2007 Part-Time

• Planned and led youth ages 5–25, coordinated VBS, afterschool programs, and mentorship

• Managed budget, facility rentals, and events; played Organ and Keyboards

• Taught all choirs/ Traditional and contemporary music

• Help plan special musical events

• Developed youth bible study and Sunday programs

BASKETBALL COACH Tallavana School,Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee, FL 2014 – 2019

• Coached high school basketball for 5 years; developed student athletes on and off the court

• Develop detail practice strategies

• Mentor at risk youth

• Provided guidance counseling for student athlete ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

MANAGER Seasons of Change Inc.

Arlington, TX April 2023 – August 2024

• Managed 8 locations; supervised 10+ staff; conducted weekly leadership meetings

• Handled HR, scheduling, OSHA compliance, inventory, and employee development

• Manager federal grants and reports

• Provided onboarding and schedule interviews

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR / JUVENILE JUSTICE MANAGER Salvation Army / Red Shield Salisbury, MD June 2000– May 2007

• Oversaw youth athletic programs; managed 40-hour per week after-school initiative

• Handled court-mandated juvenile caseloads and ensured compliance with court requirements

• Supervise part time staff

• Developed weekly activities schedule & educational programs

• Recruitment of volunteers and event planning

• Helped fund raised 2.6 million for endowment fund EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Degree: Bachelor of Social Work – Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD/ Did Not Graduate Certification: Viral Career Trainer – Certified Life Coach Certification: CPR & First Aid Certified

Other: Mental Health First Aid Certified

CORE SKILLS

Pastoral Leadership Preaching & Teaching Youth Ministry Staff Development Program Management Budget Oversight Community Outreach Volunteer Coordination Crisis Counseling Life Coaching Curriculum Development Public Speaking Organ & Keyboard

LANGUAGES

English (Native)

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