Davis Clark
Sterlington
Summary
Accomplished United Methodist Ordained Minister bringing 40 years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Skilled in program management, teaching and counseling. Bringing a strong understanding of youth-related concerns, social media proficiency, and a compassionate nature.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
St. Paul and Mt. Zion UMC
01.2024 - Current
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pastor
Warren UMC
01.2013 - 12.2024
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pastor
Jordan UMC
01.2006 - 12.2013
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
Pastor
Historic Haven - Trinity UMC
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pastor
St. Mark UMC
01.1997 - 12.2001
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pastor
Rocky Head UMC
01.1995 - 12.1997
- Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Supervised associate pastors and staff leading education, youth, pastoral care, and older adult ministry programs.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pastor
St. Paul UMC
01.1992 - 12.1994
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Interacted with local community, building relationships with civic organizations and other churches.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Pastor
St. James UMC
01.1986 - 12.1991
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Distributed food and supplies to communities through mutual aid.
- Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events.
- Served as mentor to children in church community, offering guidance and support.
- Assisted with organization and implementation of Sunday school activities.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Master of Arts - Theology
Interdenominational Theological Seminary
Atlanta, GA07-1997
Skills
- Christian leadership
- Christian education
- Church administration
- Community outreach
- Youth ministry
- Preaching
- Bible teaching
- Church events
- Theology
- Church consulting
- Ministry development
- Gospel
- Exegesis
- Student ministry
- Spiritual direction
- Youth mentoring
- Systematic theology
- Spiritual formation
- Practical theology
- Religious studies
- Christian theology
- Church history
- Hermeneutics
- Spiritual counseling
- Pastoral care
- Conflict resolution
- Family coaching
- Marriage coaching
- Homiletics
- Political theology
- Spiritual Direction
- Christian Apologetics
Certification
The United Methodist Church ordained as Elder in full connection of the United Methodist Church.
Timeline
Pastor
St. Paul and Mt. Zion UMC
01.2024 - Current
Pastor
Warren UMC
01.2013 - 12.2024
Pastor
Jordan UMC
01.2006 - 12.2013
Pastor
Historic Haven - Trinity UMC
01.2001 - 12.2006
Pastor
St. Mark UMC
01.1997 - 12.2001
Pastor
Rocky Head UMC
01.1995 - 12.1997
Pastor
St. Paul UMC
01.1992 - 12.1994
Pastor
St. James UMC
01.1986 - 12.1991
Master of Arts - Theology
Interdenominational Theological Seminary
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