Trevor Blair
Coushatta
Summary
Ordained Elder in the GMC with a strong background in Scriptural preaching and teaching, intentional pastoral care practiced in real relationships, administrative competence and clarity, and a heart for the miracles God desires to work within His churches.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
First Methodist Church of Coushatta
Coushatta, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Leads weekly worship services, fostering community engagement and spiritual growth through creative worship experiences.
- Develops and implements discipleship programs for diverse age groups within congregation. Currently focused on creation of Young Adult and Family Ministries.
- Provides pastoral counseling to individuals and families during and after times of crisis.
- Provides Spiritual direction to individuals, couples, and families.
- Directs church leadership to faithfully execute ministries and cultivate a sense of purpose among the laity.
Pastor
Sharon UMC & Grifton UMC
Kinston, NC
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Revamped weekly worship service to be more in keeping with Wesleyan Tradition.
- Oversaw after-school care ministry and re-launched yearly VBS program.
- Created and launched Young Adult Ministry
- Worked to help congregation implement streamlined Leadership & Administrative processes to make effective use of time and resources.
Student Pastor
Roseland UMC & Doubs Chapel UMC
Aberdeen, NC
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Served part-time to preside over worship, preach weekly, lead bible studies, and respond to emergencies while earning M.Div.
Ministry Intern
The Wesley Foundation at Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted Director in implementing vision and mission throughout programs.
- Planned and executed outreach events to students on campus and in dorms.
- Collaborated with staff to integrate ministries into each other and foster a sense of purpose and direction within the community.
- Discipled students on a weekly basis in one-on-one meetings.
- Planned, coordinated fundraising, and led two student missions trips to Appalachian Mountains and Mexico.
- Fundraised $10,000 by developing personal relationships with potential donors and helping them become partners in the ministry.
Education
Master of Divinity -
Duke Divinity School
Durham, NC12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA05.2017
Skills
- Teaching
- Preaching
- Christian Counseling
- Pastoral Care
- Community Engagement
- Administrative Oversight
- Collaboration
- Vision Casting
Timeline
Pastor
First Methodist Church of Coushatta
06.2024 - Current
Pastor
Sharon UMC & Grifton UMC
07.2022 - 05.2024
Student Pastor
Roseland UMC & Doubs Chapel UMC
07.2019 - 06.2022
Ministry Intern
The Wesley Foundation at Louisiana Tech University
07.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Louisiana Tech University
Master of Divinity -
Duke Divinity School