Terry Teddlie
Coldwater
Summary
Motivated professional committed to guiding followers of christ in worship, evangelism, discipleship and service. Offering several years' expertise in pastoral leadership with success in implementing mission and vision set forth by church leaders. Prepared to bring several-year background to growing community.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
Apostolic Lighthouse UPCI
Holly Springs
03.2013 - Current
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Led worship services to foster community engagement and spiritual growth.
- Provided pastoral care through counseling and support for congregants in need.
- Developed sermon content to convey biblical teachings and inspire faith.
- Organized community outreach programs to serve local needs and strengthen connections.
- Coordinated church events, ensuring alignment with mission and values of the organization.
- Mentored church leaders to enhance leadership skills and promote collaboration.
- Conducted baptisms, weddings, and funerals to support significant life events for members.
- Managed administrative tasks including budgeting, scheduling, and volunteer coordination.
- Provided spiritual guidance and direction to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Participated in ministerial conferences and other professional development opportunities.
- Led Bible study classes and facilitated small group discussions.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Managed all aspects of min
- Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Collaborated with staff and volunteers to administer pastoral care in times of celebration and grief.
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
- Provided oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Managed social media accounts for the purpose of promoting upcoming events or services.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
- Instructed and guided individuals converting to new faith.
- Referred families and individuals to community support services, psychologists, or doctors for necessary care.
- Oversaw building management, supplies orders and facility repairs.
- Prepared participants for roles in ceremonies, services or events.
- Studied and interpreted religious laws, doctrines and traditions.
Education
Montgomery High School
Montgomery, La05-1984
Skills
- Sermon development
- Administrative management
- Leadership mentoring
- Spiritual guidance
- Spiritual leadership
- Organizational leadership
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Teaching
Certification
Licensed with the United Pentecostal Church International
Affiliations
- I am a husband of 35 years, a father of 2 sons, and a Poppy of 1 grand son and 2 grand daughters.
- I have been a Senior Pastor for 26 years, Assisted at the Pentecostals of New Hebron, Youth Pastor at Morton United Pentecostal Church. Held positions on numerous boards and committees within the UPCI, as well as Community Boards.
- I have a CDL, class A license and a heavy equipment operator (traco, bull dozier, 30 ton crane).
Personal Information
I would like to share with you that my wife is an integral part of my ministry. She has been the Minister of Music at each church that I have served as well as Parkway Pentecostal Church in Madison, Powell's Grove UPC and Brandon UPC. She also served as Sectional Ladies director for the Ms District and as Secretary of the Ms District Ladies Ministries for a combination of 20 years. She has served Senior and Junior camps for the Ms District Praise and worship leader.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pastor
Apostolic Lighthouse UPCI
03.2013 - Current
Montgomery High School