Resume for associate pastor

Rev. Fred F. Bolt
651 Grain Court West, Millersville, MD 21108
410-987-7464 (Home) 410-917-6730 (cell)
ffbolt@gmail.com

Objective My professional and person goal is to serve in a ministerial position in the local church where I can use my gifts and training in education, administration, and music to serve the body of Christ.

Profile
• Nearly 28 experience as an equipper and trainer for members of the body of Christ
• Ability to plan complex projects and programs from beginning to the end
• Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities
• A real heart for people (servant-leader) with a desire to minister to them in any way that is needed
• Proven ability to work in unison with staff and volunteers

Education
M.A., Religious Education, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Religious, Southern Wesleyan University
A. A., Church Music, Anderson University

Relevant Experience & Accomplishments

Training
• Provided teacher training for all church organizations
• Conducted weekly rehearsal with the adult choir and the worship team
• Conducted basic marriage and family counseling and provided referrals to families in need of extensive care
• Led the educational ministry of the church which included outreach
• Expanded the Sunday School by starting new teaching units

Administration
• Provided daily oversight and coordination during the renovation and expansion of our facilities
• Provided administrative oversight for the early childhood programs
• Coordinated with the visual ministries team in the use of video technology for the worship services
• Implemented the computerization of church records
• Served on all church committees
• Developed in conjunction with the budget committee the annual church budget

Employment

Associate Pastor for Education and Outreach 1995-2007
Responsibilities for Music and Worship (added 2005-2007)
Glen Burnie Baptist Church, Glen Burnie, MD

• Provided teacher training for all church organizations
• Expanded the Sunday School by starting new teaching units
• Started new outreach ministry for the church
• Provided administrative oversight for the Wee School program
• Performed hospital and nursing home visitation on a weekly basis for church members
• Served on all church committees
• Planned music for the worship services and special occasions such as Christmas and Easter
• Conducted weekly rehearsal with the adult choir and the worship team
• Coordinated with the visual ministries team in the use of video technology for the worship services
• Provided marriage enrichment and family enrichment opportunities throughout the church year
• Conducted basic marriage and family counseling and provided referrals to families in need of extensive care
• Implemented the computerization of church records - 2007

Minister of Education and Music 1987-1994
Minister of Education and Families 1994-1995
Mon-Aetna Baptist Church, Union, SC

• Developed a family ministry plan for the church especially with senior adults, families with children, and single adults
• Led the sanctuary, youth, senior adult choirs as well as handbell choir
• Planned special services of the church for Christmas and Easter
• Led youth in participating in resort ministries for the North American Missions Board
• Perform hospital and nursing home visitation on a weekly basis for church members
• Led the educational ministry of the church which included outreach
• Provided administrative oversight for the Mon-Aetna Weekday Early Education Program
• Served on all church committees
• Provided daily oversight and coordination during the renovation and expansion of the church facilities

Minister of Education, Music, and Youth 1980-1987
Love Memorial Baptist , Gastonia, NC
• Total responsibility for the education, music, and youth ministries of the church
• Accomplishments were very similar to achievements at Glen Burnie Baptist and Mon-Aetna Baptist Church

Other Professional Involvement
State Convention of Maryland/Delaware Special Worker and SCCL graduate 2000.
Union County Baptist Association – ASSIST Director
South Carolina State Special Worker
Gaston Baptist Association – ASSIST Director
North Carolina State Special Worker
Southern Baptist Convention – Sunday School Enlargement Campaign Director
Training the Trainer Certification – Walk Through the Bible