Experience

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  LifeWay Christian Resources

  • United States
  • Book and Periodical Publishing
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Content Editor

    • 2002 - 2020

    I was Content Editor (Editor in Chief) of Biblical Illustrator, a quarterly magazine that explores biblical archaeology, history, geography, culture, Greek and Hebrew word studies.→ Increased the magazine from 82 to 98 pages. Doubled the insert from 4 to 8 pages. → Developed Biblical Illustrator PLUS, a CD-ROM that contained the current issue of the magazine plus PDFs of archived articles. This provided a new revenue stream for the magazine and company.→ Developed Biblical Illustrator Bundles, a quarterly resource that provided articles as digital downloads. This convenient resource became a new revenue stream for the magazine and company.→ Developed Biblical Illustrator Photo Gallery, a three-volume PowerPoint resource. The volumes, each of which included over 100 images with photo captions and related Scriptures, explored: The Patriarchs; Jesus' Life and Ministry, Paul's Life and Travels.→ Developed a Time Line of the Bible. This time line was in three parts, two dedicated to the Old Testament and one to the New Testament. The time line originally was an insert in the magazine. It proved so helpful, though, that we received many requests for this as a stand-alone product. The time line was enlarged to over 10 feet, laminated, and sold in LifeWay stores and given to attendees at national Bible study conferences.

  • Editor in Chief

    • Jan 2002 - Jul 2002

    I was Editor in Chief of Proclaim! magazine, which was a preaching journal that was published quarterly. The publication included sermon outlines, illustrations, sermon preparation tips, expository series outlines, and communication tips.

  • Editor In Chief

    • Jan 2002 - Jul 2002

    I was Editor in Chief of Let's Worship, a quarterly magazine that included dramas, Bible studies, readings, family worship resources, and tips for leading meaningful Christian worship.

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  New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Aug 2001 - Dec 2001
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    Taught Integration of Academics and Ministry at the seminary's North Georgia Campus. The class addressed principles of research and writing, grammar, listening and study skills, learning styles, vocabulary development, and time management.

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  First Baptist Church

  • Hapeville, Georgia

  • Pastor

    • Apr 1993 - Dec 2001
    • Hapeville, Georgia

    → Led the turn-around of a declining church in an urban community.→ Led the church to constitute the first Vietnamese Baptist church in the state of Georgia. → Led mission trips to Colombia, India, Kenya, and Wales.→ Served on the finance committee of the Atlanta Baptist Association.

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  New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

  • United States
  • Religious Institutions
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Jan 2001 - May 2001

    Taught Oral Communication at the seminary's North Georgia Campus | addressed public speaking, body language, non-verbal communication, impromptu speaking, and conducting interviews

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Sep 2000 - Dec 2000

    Taught Worship Leadership, a graduate class that both explored the history of worship from the time of Abraham through the 20th century and examined various worship styles.

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  Ivey Baptist Church

  • Gordon, Georgia, United States

  • Pastor

    • Apr 1990 - Mar 1993
    • Gordon, Georgia, United States

    → Led the church, which is in a rural setting, to begin new Bible study groups.→ Had 150 additions in 3 years.→ Baptized 75 in 3 years. → Served as evangelism director for the local association of churches.

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  East Newton Baptist Church

  • Covington, Georgia, United States

  • Pastor

    • Apr 1985 - Mar 1990
    • Covington, Georgia, United States

    → Appointed as a missionary by the North American Mission Board to begin a new church. → Led the church to become self supporting. → Led the church to become debt free.→ Led a group of volunteers to erect the church's first sanctuary and educational space. → Certified in Continual Witness Training (CWT).