Avery Karnell Griffin
Memphis
Summary
Dedicated professional with real-world experience providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care to diverse congregations. Skilled in developing and delivering inspiring and meaningful sermons, leading prayer services, and providing counseling to individuals and families. Experienced in creating and implementing initiatives to engage the congregation, increasing church membership, and growing the church's annual budget. Faithful worker with experience in providing spiritual guidance and counseling to individuals, families, and communities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
Hope In Christ Ministries
04.2024 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Enhanced congregation''s spiritual growth by delivering thought-provoking and engaging sermons.
Sunday School Teacher (Mens 35 and Older)
Norris Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
01.2015 - Current
- Filled out and utilized information cards on regular attendees and new students
- Designed and carried out lessons in accordance with approved religious activities
- Wrote religious-based plays and coordinated skits for performance in front of congregation
- Encouraged and supported spiritual growth, outreach, prayer and faith development
- Counseled church members during crisis situations and provided helpful spiritual materials
- Built trust within community, sharing personal testimony and listening to others
Minister
Norris Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
01.2015 - 04.2024
- Prayed and promoted spirituality
- Devised ways in which congregational membership can be expanded
- Prepared and delivered sermons and other talks
- Visited people in homes, hospitals, or prisons to provide comfort and support
- Referred people to community support services, psychologists, and doctors
- Organized and engaged in interfaith, community, civic, educational, and recreational activities sponsored by and related to religious programs
Deacon
New Hickory Missionary Baptist Church
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Conferred with users and conducted computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and to provide technical assistance and support
- Participate regularly in a church group, either as a worker or a member
- Actively serve in some ministry in the life of the church
- Participate in all scheduled Deacon Body activities, unless providentially hindered
- Be available to minister when called upon by Pastor
Young Adult Sunday School Teacher
Divine Deliverance Institutional Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Led believers in prayer and taught individuals how to pray
- Assisted with church fundraising events
- Counseled church members during crisis situations and provided helpful spiritual materials
- Implemented and volunteered for ministry-related events, programs and community affairs
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with church beliefs and curricula
- Attended meetings to discuss church management and upcoming lessons
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J. I. Case High School
Racine, WI05.1999
Skills
- Biblical Stewardship
- Spiritual Guidance
- Administrative Leadership
- Worship Service Planning
Timeline
Pastor
Hope In Christ Ministries
04.2024 - Current
Sunday School Teacher (Mens 35 and Older)
Norris Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
01.2015 - Current
Minister
Norris Avenue Missionary Baptist Church
01.2015 - 04.2024
Young Adult Sunday School Teacher
Divine Deliverance Institutional Baptist Church
01.2010 - 01.2013
Deacon
New Hickory Missionary Baptist Church
01.2008 - 01.2014
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
J. I. Case High School
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