License & Ordination
Licensed to the Gospel ministry: 2004, West Rome Baptist Church, Rome, GA
Ordained to the Gospel ministry: 2008, West Rome Baptist Church, Rome, GA
Family
Spouse: Jennifer L. Slade
Children: Jeremiah Elijah Slade, Joshua Daniel Slade, Jonathan Samuel Slade, Phoebe Elizabeth Slade
Education
Master of Arts in Christian Education – Southern Baptist Theo Seminary (January 2006 – May 2010)
Relevant Coursework: Several communication classes along with 80 hours of Masters level studies.
Bachelor of Business Administration – Shorter University (August 1996 – May 2000)
Relevant Coursework: Business Management, Business Communications, Managerial Accounting, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management.
Ministry Experience
Senior Pastor – FBC Moreland: Moreland, GA (2017 – present)
Responsibilities include preparing and delivering weekly sermons, teaching classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings, managing and overseeing the yearly budget and expenses of the church, managing a small staff, laying out vision for the future of the church, discipling several men and fostering a discipleship culture, in 2020 I learned all the ins and outs of how to stream live services through social media due to a global pandemic, among many other duties and responsibilities.
I currently serve on the administrative counsel for the Western Baptist Association.
Associate Pastor – Crossroads Church of Dunwoody; Dunwoody, GA (2014 – 2016)
Responsibilities include member care (including but not limited to hospital visits, shut in care, connecting with new members and visitors), teaching Sunday Growth Group, leading men’s discipleship group, preaching as needed in absence of senior pastor, overseeing summer intern program, and working closely with senior pastor and elders to develop a consistent outreach strategy for faith family.
Local Outreach
- Lead Backyard Vacation Bible School in various neighborhoods as a way to reach our neighbors.
- Organized short-term mission groups from around the southeast who stayed on our campus and participated in missions to our community.
Headmaster – Crossroads Christian Academy; Dunwoody, GA (2014 – 2016)
Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with approximately 100 families connected to Crossroads Birth – 12th grade academy, organizing and leading weekly chapel services, working with elementary chair to ensure high-level academia, helped advise and implement major curriculum change during summer of 2016, worked closely with preschool director to ensure quality care for the children of CCA, advised preschool director in scheduling and quarterly fundraising activities, hired all teachers for preschool and K – 12 academy.
CCA Headmaster has prepared me for the pastorate by:
- Cultivating relationships with families.
- Fact finding and providing solutions to potential problems.
- Providing vision for the organization to secure long-term success.
- Worked with the board of directors in preparing and maintaining a budget.
- Scheduled and executed weekly staff meetings with key personnel.
Student Pastor – Second Baptist Church; Griffin, GA (2008 – 2014)
Responsibilities included planning and implementing all aspects of weekly worship service for students, preaching during weekly worship service for students, working closely with parents to help provide spiritual direction for students, leadership and direction of all student volunteers, planning monthly and special events for students, discipling a group of young men for 5 years, worked within a tight budget and stayed within guidelines for most events.
Mission Trip Experience:
- International Trips: I have had the opportunity to travel to Brazil on 2 separate trips, China on 2 separate 10 day trips, and Guyana.
- Stateside Trips: I have been to West Virginia several times, Alabama, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee, and Georgia, on short-term mission trips.
College Pastor, Highview Baptist Church; Louisville, KY (2006 – 2008)
Part-time position. Responsibilities included teaching weekly Bible studies, planning and implementing special events/activities, and outreach to college campuses in the area.
Other Work Experience
Sonny’s Ice, Inc. (2016 – 2017)
Warehouse Manager responsible for ordering parts, supervising workflow, production manager and a host of other responsibilities.
CHSP Manager – United Parcel Service (2006 – 2008)
Started as hourly employee as an unloader before moving to management within 6 months. Responsibilities included conducting yearly material safety data training for all employees of facility and working closely with high-level management to ensure passing results on OSHA audits along with many other job duties.
Accounting Manager – W.T. Standard & Associates, Inc. (2001 – 2004)
Responsibilities included processing weekly payroll, working wit QuickBooks for invoices and monthly statements, and calling customers concerning past due monies.
Personal Statement
I have been in full time ministry for over 12 years and served on a part time basis for 3 years prior. Throughout my years of ministry, I have gained a love for discipleship and theology, a love to teach/preach God’s word, and a general call to equip God’s people for works of service. Ephesians 4:11-13 serves as my call to ministry and my life passage. My heart’s cry is to equip God’s people to be disciples of Jesus Christ who are passionate about making disciples for Jesus Christ.
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