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304-255-2768 (h)
Joseph D. Smith 304-731-8717 (c)
107 Nimitz Avenue, Beckley, WV 25801 jdsmith2000@hotmail.com

Professional Profile

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Leadership Ability

Ministry Experience

Director of The Place and Education Ministries

Achievements:
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stablished the Intention Growth Academy, a small group ministry.
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uring my tenure, overall Church School attendance has nearly doubled, and Children’s
Church School attendance has more than quadrupled.
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ade United Methodist Temple a host site for SHARE Food Network, a food distribution and
community service organization.

Responsibilities:
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versee the ministries of The Place (a ministry facility of United Methodist Temple)
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HARE Food Network – Food distribution and community service ministry
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ports and fitness ministries
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eekly Senior Adults Day Out
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eminars and classes
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ork with Church ministries that utilize The Place facilities (daycare, after-school
program, community dinners, youth ministry, Saturday Night Worship Service)
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dministration of budgeting, scheduling, rentals, etc.
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ith the Campus Supervisor, oversee maintenance of the building and grounds
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ecruit, train, and supervise Church School teachers and small group leaders
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evelop and lead confirmation class
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ead small group Bible studies for preschoolers, children, youth, college students, young
adults, and senior adults
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reach once a month
Here is a link to a sample sermon, A Strange Messiah, (Mark 8:27-38):
http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?
clip_id=7684143&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&s
how_portrait=0&color=e62c70&fullscreen=1
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isitation and pastoral care in the absence of the lead pastor

The Christian Resource Center, Beckley, WV

2008 – Present
Independent Contractor

Responsibilities:
• Lead workshops for pastors and lay people on theology and ethics
• Member of The Christian Resource Center Speaker’s Bureau – provide pulpit supply for
local pastors as needed
Eastern University, St. David’s, PA
2007 Academic Year
Special Assistant to the University Chaplain for the Student Chaplain Program (Internship)

Responsibilities:
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orked closely with the University Chaplain to lead the ministries of the student chaplain
program, think creatively to establish new ministries, and to breathe life into existing
ministries
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elped plan and lead semi-annual training retreats for Student Chaplains
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o-taught YMN211 – Seminar in Campus Ministry
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ead a team that planed and facilitated ACT2, a monthly, imaginative “worship workshop”
on residence halls
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orked closely with a small group of first-year Student Chaplains to facility spiritual
development and the sharing of practical campus ministry ideas.
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Education
Eastern University, St. David’s PA
B. A. in Theology, minors in Philosophy and Biblical Studies
2007

Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA

A. A. in Biblical Studies (New Testament)
2005

References
Rev. Dr. Chuck Pullins
Lead Pastor
United Methodist Temple, Beckley, WV
(304) 252-6213 (o)
(304) 252-6117 (f)
cpullins@suddenlinkmail.com

Dr. Ryan Snuffer

Director
The Christian Resource Center, Beckley, WV
(304) 252-9494 (o)
(304) 252-9004 (f)
ryan@CRCbeckley.com

Rev. Joseph B. Modica, PhD.

University Chaplain
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (NT)
Eastern University, St Davids, PA
(610) 341-5826 (o)
(610) 341-1705 (f)
jmodica@eastern.edu