Senior Pastor

Ministry Purpose

Love God through worship, Love people through Christ, reach the world through evangelism, baptizing into fellowship, Education through Discipleship.

Distinctive Purpose

Preaching/teaching, leadership development, restoration and recovery leader, performing arts

Ministry Aspiration- Divinely placed in a Pastoral position where I am able to share my strong gifts in leadership, teaching, and shepherding within the body of Christ, reaching those within the family and community

MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE (addendum attached)

• *Senior Pastor, Freedom Covenant Church, Chicago, IL, January 2009 – present

• * Self Employed-James Henry Taylor Ministries Chicago, IL, 1987-present (Preacher, Teacher, music consultant, musician, Minister of Music, Book writer, composer

• Serving churches in the Chicago land area and abroad for 25 years

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Chicago, IL, 1999 - 2007

• Professor, Robert Morris College, Humanities, Chicago, IL, 2002 – 2006

• CEO – Just Talent Inc., (Production company for the performing arts) Chicago, IL, 2003-2007

• FTB Music Teacher, Board of Education, Chicago, IL, 1994-1998

• Minister of Music/Associate Minister, Centennial MB Church, Chicago, IL, 2002-2007

ADMINISTRATIVE SKILLS

• Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment

• Proficient in the use of a PC desktop, highly productive in the use of Microsoft Word, Internet and Excel

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Vice President for the National BETA Club Honor Society

• Degree: Bachelor of Liberal Arts - May 1994 / Major: Music - Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

• Ministers Training, Licensed - First Corinthians MB Church, Chicago, IL – 1997

• Researched, compiled & authored a book entitled “You Too Can Be Free” –1st edition 2006; revised 2008

• Pastor Ordination – Chicago IL – February 2009 / Ordination under PHIPA –(Potters House International Pastoral alliance) Bishop T.D. Jakes, May 2012 / PHIPA Member since September 2009

References and preaching samples available upon request

*CURRENT SENIOR PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preaching and Teaching:

• Plan, prepare, and preach weekly messages from the Bible for Sunday services and Bible class.

• Work with the Worship Minister in planning and coordinating weekend worship services to impact maturing believers and to reach new people.

• Officiate funerals and memorial services (as requested).

• Officiate weddings (as requested), provide premarital counseling to those being married in our church.

• Provide personal and group counseling, or make counseling referrals (as needed), in the appropriate setting.

Staff:

• Provide direction to the entire church staff, including other ministerial staff, secretaries, and custodian.

• A mentor and resource for the other ministerial staff, to help them in their growth and development.

• Conduct weekly and monthly staff meetings to promote staff unity and to insure the staff's awareness of church plans, activities, and work schedules.

• Evaluate (on a semi-annual basis) each staff member and the effectiveness of their ministry in coordination with the Elders; at the same time seeking evaluation from each staff member.

• Partner with, report to and to be held accountable by the Elders.

Leadership:

• Work together with the Elders and other staff in leading the church's ministry. Meet with them once a month for business, study, and prayer.

• Present, communicate and carry out the vision of the church to congregation and staff.

• Work with the Elders and other staff in shepherding the flock, which includes hospital and nursing home calls, home visitation, personal contacts, etc.

• Help equip the members of the congregation, along with the Elders and the other staff, to serve in our ministry assisting them to identify and use their spiritual gifts.

• Constantly challenge members to grow their relationship with Jesus and grow their faith.

• Assist ministry teams and committees in their planning and programming (as needed).

o Sunday School Classes

o Small groups

o Children and youth programs

o Senior programs

o Mentor and coach new leaders and teachers

• Oversee the church's benevolence.

• Work together with the Finance Committee, Elders, and other staff in challenging our congregation toward a growing stewardship.

Evangelistic:

• Work with the Vision Team to follow-up on recent guests.

• Involved in community organizations and events.

• Perform the duties of the great commission as found in Matthew 28:19-20.

• Minister as guest speaker for conferences, revivals, Sunday services, etc. (as requested)

Other:

• Work with the Missions Committee, Elders, and other staff in planning and directing our missions outreach, including missions trips.

• Write internet blogs as well as other news items for our church's spiritual growth.

PASTOR OF WORSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPERIENCE-1987-2008

Communication:

• Taught music history & theory to children, collegiate, & adult students, also to church staff

• Interviewed potential candidates for several churches / non-profit organizations

• Facilitated weekly meetings & daily email communication

Organizational & Developmental:

• Coordinated large media events for non-profit organizations & education programs

• Handled infrastructure, planning goals & daily curriculum with church & school music departments

• Instructed choir members by preparing & organizing music material for performances

• Provided Leadership training for music staff of the church, including musicians

Management/Associate Pastor:

• Supervised 10 Worship staff members at Center of Praise Ministries

• Served as full-time Associate Pastor/Director of music & administration/management

• Manager of Administration for own corporation, Just Talent Inc., supervised 12 board members and up to 50 cast, crew and band members.

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