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Johnny Spray (270) 945-4591
504 Hwy 2779, Hardinsburg, KY.40143 jwspray73@yahoo.com
Professional Profile
I consider the gifts that God has given me to be three-fold. First, God has given me the gift to teach/preach. Gifts need to be confirmed my others in a Christian’s life and this gift has been confirmed by others. Second, God has challenged me with the gift of leadership. I love to see people/churches be what God intended them to be and the fact that I get to be a part of all he wants to do is incredible. Finally, I believe that God has given me the gift to be a vision caster. The ability to see what God has in mind for the church and then go get it is a huge responsibility and one that I take quite seriously. It is these three gifts that keep me challenged and moving forward in my walk with the Lord. My goal is to preach the word of God in a clear and experiential way to allow all ages the ability to get to know the Lord Jesus Christ. Moving the church forward is a delicate process—yet it must be done. The leadership challenges of my past have helped shape my future. I pray that God would led me in the direction that He intends to take me—while all along I keep my eyes fixated upon the cross for His glory.
Professional Experience
New Bethel Baptist, Hardinsburg, KY.March 2006-presentSenior PastorAchievements:· Began 4 New Sunday School classes for Adults/Youth/Children· Began AWANA Ministries· Saw the church grow from 70 to 135 in Worship/ 45 to 75 in SS· Paved the Parking lot (gravel to blacktop)· Created a family based deacon’s ministryResponsibilities:· Preached three times a week (Sunday morning, evening; Wednesday) · Visitation of visitors, homebound and hospitalized· Taught a Young Married SS class· Planned with a Vision Team· Planned worship services with Music Minister
Valley Creek Baptist Church, Elizabethtown, KY.November 2001-March 2006Youth PastorAchievements:· Help hold the church together during Split · Created an entire Youth Ministry from Scratch· Mentored a replacement for the Youth Pastor positionResponsibilities:· Led a group of teen in excess of 50 students· Trained and led a group of adults to help in YM (20 Adults)· Created a vision for the Youth Ministry· Disciple teens who came to Christ· Preached every week in Wednesday Night Youth Worship
First Baptist Church Hodgenville, Hodgenville, KY.February 2000- November 2001Youth PastorAchievements:· Helped move the Church through a crisis of pastoral immorality · Began Youth Worship Service on Wednesday· Began Team Kid program for childrenResponsibilities:· Lead 40 teens to a deeper walk with Christ· Cast vision for ministry· Preached on a weekly bases in Wednesday Youth Worship· Preached 3 months of Sunday Morning Services· Led Deacons in visitation ministry
Education
Boyce Bible College, Louisville, KY.(60 hours of pastoral ministries tract transfer to CU)Campbellsville University, Campbellsville, KY.Bachelor of Science in Christian Education (2001)The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.Master of Arts in Christian Education (As of May ’08)
References
Dr. Brian Richardson 2825 Lexington Rd. Louisville, KY. 40280 (502) 897-4114 Professor of Family Based Ministries at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary 4015 Niagara Dr. LaGrange, KY. 40031 (502) 243-1127Dr. Michael Wilder 2825 Lexington Rd. Louisville, KY. 40280 (502) 897-4418 Associate Dean of Doctrinal Studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary