John Shepherd
Young Harris
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Shepherd
Standing Stone Ministry
01.2023 - Current
- Since retiring from being a Lead Pastor, I now serve as a “shepherd to shepherds,” encouraging/coaching more than 50 pastors in 15 states.
Pulpit Supply and Conference Speaker
01.1999 - Current
- I fill the pulpit and lead conferences/workshops at many churches, including Saddleback Church in CA, Second Baptist Church, Houston, North Point Community Church, Alpharetta (Catalyst Conference), Velocity Conference, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Lead Pastor
River Oaks Church
01.2011 - 01.2023
- After a 12-year absence, I returned to a church I planted. The church was meeting in a high school and, according to the elders, had “2-3 months of money in the bank to do church before closing their doors.” In my time there, we built a beautiful facility, worship attendance grew from 130 to 800+, and we baptized more than 800 people.
Executive Pastor
Mountain Lake Church
01.2007 - 01.2011
- I oversaw small groups, guest services, and assimilation process of new members, as well as served as a campus pastor for a second campus that met in a high school.
Director, Pastoral Ministries
LifeWay Christian Resources
01.2006 - 01.2007
- I directed a team of passionate, visionary leaders who equip pastors across North America to be effective, healthy leaders in their homes, churches, and communities.
Strategy Coordinator
North American Mission Board
01.2001 - 01.2005
- I served as a Strategy Coordinator for NAMB in the Eastern region of the United States. I represented the President and NAMB in the development and implementation of cooperative strategies and budgets with 12 state conventions.
Church Planting Missionary
Greater Philadelphia Baptist Association
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Twenty-five new churches were started in the association in our two years there. I also coached nine church planters and assessed church-planting candidates in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Founding and Teaching Pastor
River Oaks Church
01.1997 - 01.1999
- I led a team of nine people to begin an innovative new church in a rented YMCA in September of 1997. The church grew to 350+ in Sunday worship within two years, and 70% of the members were unchurched prior to coming to ROCC.
Founding and Teaching Pastor
Palm Coast Community Church
09.1995 - 01.1997
- I recruited and equipped a team of fifteen people to start the church, and it grew to more than 200 in attendance within two years.
Pastor to Single Adults
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
01.1992 - 01.1994
- God called us to serve in this large (3300 members), plateaued church in a transitioning community. In 2.5 years of ministry the Single Adult department grew from 30 to 130 in average Sunday attendance, began five new ministries, and baptized more than 50 single adults.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Missions Leadership
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY01.2003
Master of Divinity -
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Cordova, TN01.1992
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN01.1986
Skills
- Leadership, Communication (Teaching and Writing), Encouragement, and Personal Evangelism
Timeline
Field Shepherd
Standing Stone Ministry
01.2023 - Current
Lead Pastor
River Oaks Church
01.2011 - 01.2023
Executive Pastor
Mountain Lake Church
01.2007 - 01.2011
Director, Pastoral Ministries
LifeWay Christian Resources
01.2006 - 01.2007
Strategy Coordinator
North American Mission Board
01.2001 - 01.2005
Pulpit Supply and Conference Speaker
01.1999 - Current
Church Planting Missionary
Greater Philadelphia Baptist Association
01.1999 - 01.2001
Founding and Teaching Pastor
River Oaks Church
01.1997 - 01.1999
Founding and Teaching Pastor
Palm Coast Community Church
09.1995 - 01.1997
Pastor to Single Adults
Colonial Heights Baptist Church
01.1992 - 01.1994
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Tennessee Technological University
Doctor of Ministry - Missions Leadership
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity -
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Hobbies and Interests
Playing with our 2 grandsons; CrossFit; golf; fan of Tennessee Vols Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Braves; movies
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
1986-1989 Coleman Research Corporation Huntsville, AL Aeromechanical Engineer
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