Clifton "Brad" Asbury
Millen
Summary
Since 2003 I have had the joy of serving the local church as a Senior Pastor. I began serving in my first church while I was still in college at Green Hill Baptist Church in Greensburg, KY. I have served in three additional churches: Chestnut Grove Baptist Church,st Church, and Cave City Baptist, and I am currently serving at Millen Baptist Church. In addition to service as a Senior Pastor, I spent nearly five years as a full-time hospital chaplain, endorsed by the North American Mission Board.
My wife and I have been married for twenty years, and we have four children. Caleb, our oldest, will begin at the University of Georgia in August. Our daughter Bethany is 15, Joshua is 13, and Jordan is 11. Our desire, as a family, is to be in and to serve the local church.
As a pastor, I believe strongly in Biblical formation in the life of the church members through expositional preaching, Bible studies, and any ways to enhance spiritual growth. I also believe in being active in the community to reach people for God's glory. Presently I coach basketball at our local middle school, I volunteer for a local non-profit reaching our school system, I work with the school system and teachers to reach them for the Gospel, and various other avenues of outreach. I serve on the Board of Directors for a crisis pregnancy center as well.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Millen Baptist Church
03.2017 - Current
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to accomplish church missions.
- Oversaw a staff of six full and part-time staff members.
- Organized community outreach and evangelism.
Hospital Chaplain
TJ Samson Community Hospital
11.2013 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, ensuring spiritual needs were met alongside medical treatment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing their emotional, religious, and spiritual needs during hospitalization.
- Facilitated grief support groups for bereaved families, providing a safe space for healing and emotional processing.
- Responded to crisis throughout the hospital.
- Implemented an Ethics Committee.
- Served on the State-Wide Ethics Committee and spoke at the state conference.
- Implemented pastoral assessment tools to identify specific spiritual needs of hospitalized individuals efficiently.
- Implemented a program to care for over 1400 hospital staff members.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics, and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Responded to code blues and other emergencies to verify patient identity and engage and support family.
- Visited and counseled patients, families, and staff concerning death and dying by providing direct spiritual care.
- Advocated for patients'' preferences regarding end-of-life care by communicating their wishes to healthcare providers.
- Organized memorial services in the hospital setting to honor deceased patients and provide closure for families.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
Senior Pastor
Cave City Baptist Church
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Director of Development
CareNet Pregnancy Center
08.2011 - 11.2013
- Enhanced donor relationships with personalized communication plans and regular updates on project progress.
- Increased fundraising revenue by implementing innovative donor engagement strategies and targeted campaigns.
- Planned, organized, and implemented a yearly fundraising banquet that hosted more than 450 participants.
- Wrote grants.
- Spoke a various civic orginizations to further help the community understand the need for a crisis pregnancy center.
- Develop a program called The Dad Factor that sought to educate soon-to-be fathers. In addition, I would counsel young men in hopes of preventing an abortion.
Senior Pastor
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
10.2006 - 11.2013
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Enhanced spiritual growth for church members through regular pastoral counseling sessions and personalized guidance.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Senior Pastor
Green Hill Baptist Church
01.2003 - 10.2006
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
Education
Masters of Divinity - Christian Ministries
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY05.2004
Skills
- Teaching
- Organizational Leadership
- Congregational care
- Pastoral Care
- Expositional Preaching
- Marriage counseling
- Sermon Preparation
- Spiritual Guidance
- Crisis Intervention
- Visionary Leader
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Millen Baptist Church
03.2017 - Current
Hospital Chaplain
TJ Samson Community Hospital
11.2013 - 03.2017
Senior Pastor
Cave City Baptist Church
07.2013 - 03.2017
Director of Development
CareNet Pregnancy Center
08.2011 - 11.2013
Senior Pastor
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church
10.2006 - 11.2013
Senior Pastor
Green Hill Baptist Church
01.2003 - 10.2006
Masters of Divinity - Christian Ministries
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Lindsey Wilson College
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