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"Let every man abide in the calling wherein he is called and his work will be as sacred as the work of the ministry. It is not what a man does that determines whether his work is sacred or secular, it is why he does it."
A.W. Tozer
Jeremy Irwin
Ministry Philosophy
My heart is to bring Glory to God in exposing and engaging others with the love and message of Jesus. To see people become fully devoted followers of Christ and llive their lives like Jesus for Jesus. I am passionate about intentionally investing in people by building & equipping them to become disciples of Jesus who will make disciples who make disciples. I believe the local church is key in transforming communities and peoples lives. I seek to honor God through my love for Him by surrendering to the power and direction of the Holy Spirit in all things. I have a clear call on my heart to lead the local church and to bring glory to God through fulfilling the great commission in sharing the good news of Jesus. I believe that God has so much more for every person no matter where they are on their faith journey and none of us have arrived. I believe that next steps are vital in helping people continue along their faith journey in discovering more of what faith is in God. My calling as a pastor is deep in who I am but will always come behind my own walk with Jesus, my ministry to my wife, and then to my family.
Ministry​ Experience
Executive Pastor, Crossroads Church; Jersey Shore PA — 2017-2021 www.crossroadschurch.online - size 1,500+​
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Serve around 1,500 people each week
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Oversee the day to day operations and ministries like Small Groups, Next Steps, Kids, Students, Worship, Production, Missions, and Central Teams
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Develop ministry programs and playbooks
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Vision cast to teams
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Oversee staff health & development
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Oversee a team of 25 paid staff - Full & Part-time
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Oversee 2 campuses and teams
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Help manage Crossroads Child Learning Center (daycare)
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Manage and oversee a Central team that works with HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Communications, Missions, Ordering/supplies, and Facilities
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Preach & Communicate to around 1,300 adults
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Develop and execute a leadership & discipleship programs for adults
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Assist in baptisms, communion, weddings, funerals, and counseling
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Campus Pastor, Crossroads Church; Muncy PA — 2017-2021 www.crossroadschurch.online - size 1,200+
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Building of a Launch Team
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Help to oversee a 1.7 Million dollar building project of a 21,000sqft Facility
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Developed a campus launch strategy
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Launch a campus with over 500 people on launch day
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Campus plant averaging of 365 people at year one
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Helped coordinate & oversee projects
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Developed, lead, & managed volunteer teams
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Preaching & Communicating to over 900 adult
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Preaching, teaching, & discipleship with adults
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Assist in baptisms, communion, weddings, funerals, and counseling
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Student Pastor, Vale Church Bloomington IL
2013-2017 www.vale.church - size 1,800+
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Restarted & developed the student ministry program in all areas
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Helped coordinate & oversee many church projects
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Developed, leading, & managing volunteers teams in student and other ministries
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Organized & facilitated family ministry trainings
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Preaching & Communicator to around 1,800 adults on a weekend
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Preaching, teaching, & discipleship with adults
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Assist in baptisms, communion, weddings, funerals, and counseling
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Experienced church growth from 400-1,800 adults-one of the fastest growing church in Illinois
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Students & Life Groups Pastor, Life Church(Life.church) Franklin Nc
2011-2013 www.discover.church - Size 500+​
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Interim pastor during 9month pastor search
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Average church size of 500
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Structured small group ministry
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Started & developed the student ministry program
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Helped coordinate & oversee a building project
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Assisted in leading & managing Life Church staff
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Managed & facilitated Sunday worship service
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Marriage events: “Love & Respect” & “Big Night Out”
Youth & Associate Pastor, First Alliance Church Franklin Nc
2007-2011 www.franklincma.org - Size 500
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Established & developed a Jr. High ministry 40+ Kids
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Worked with missions programing
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Advanced & grew the student ministry 75-100 kids
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Recruiting & training of volunteers
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Led a building project for a student ministry center
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Oversaw additional staff & volunteers
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Curriculum & Sermon series planning
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Organized & facilitated Sunday worship services
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Led missions trips, conferences, events
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Implemented discipleship & evangelism programs
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Created budgets & fundraising
Education
Skills
I have been a pastor for almost 20 years and during that time i have had the opportunity to hone in many pastoral skills including:
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Preaching
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Teaching
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Leadership
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Discipleship
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Financing
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Human Resourcing
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Baptisms
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Presenting the gospel
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Communion
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Weddings
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Funerals
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Shepherding
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Counseling
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Administration
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Organization
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Team Building
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and more.
I also have extensive skills in technology including:
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Production
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Sound
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Lighting
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Propresenter
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Vista - Lighting
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Digital Sound Boards
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Stage Design
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Planning Center
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CCB: Church Community Builder Database
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Social Media
Files
Toccoa Falls College, Toccoa Ga
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Bachelor of Science Degree
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Major in Youth Ministries
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Minor in Biblical Studies
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Lock Haven University, Clearfield Pa
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Study: Criminal Justice-Attended 2 years
Current
Reading List
References
Kevin Ford - Ministry Partner & Mentor
Paul Worley - Executive Pastor: North Mar Church & Mentor
Ted Max - Lead Pastor of Vale Church
Jeff Gonzales - Executive Consultant at Intersect Solutions
More references & Contact Info Available Upon Request
Ministry’s not an option for a
Christian; it’s a privilege.”
Lori Hatcher