kenny norris resume oct 5 2016
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2403 Lake TerraceSylacauga, AL 35150
KENNY NORRIS
PERSONAL
Born: November 7, 1975, Tuscaloosa, AL
Family: Wife - Christina Burroughs Norris, born in Tuscaloosa, ALMarried - June 13, 1998• Bachelors of Science in Social Work, University of Alabama 2000• Case Manager, Amedisys, Sylacauga, AL, 2013 - Present• Interests - reading, • Active in pastoral counseling and advising families
Children - • William Nathaniel Norris, born February 26, 2003• Jackson David Norris, born February 28, 2006
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student and Recreation PastorDecember 2013 - Present First Baptist Church Sylacauga, AL• In 2013, the people of First Baptist Church contacted our family about returning to our previous position.•Continued to build a student ministry strategy for the students of the Sylacauga area. This strategy consisted of leading Wednesday night worship and Bible studies, Sunday morning Bible studies, student led Bible studies, local mission projects, and international mission opportunities. • Provided pastoral care to students and the families of students. • Served other ministries within the church by regularly attending and speaking at Women’s Missionary Union events, Brotherhood event, senior adult activities, as well as assisting the senior pastor through speaking and pastoral care as needed. • Organized the calendar and coordinated the activities for the Christian Life Center. Maintained the church website in addition to performing Information Technology tasks.•Oversee all aspects of the Christian Life Center including management of employees•Provide leadership training and development to current and future leaders
Senior PastorJuly 2011 - December 2013 Sonrise Baptist Church Mobile, AL• Provide pastoral leadership through preaching, Bible study, worship planning, church administration, pastoral counseling, and pastoral care. Supervise the work of ministerial and non-ministerial staff. Adapted the leader-ship structure to team/committee led and supported by the pastor. • Developed a ministry evaluation process (The Summit Sessions) as a catalyst for church growth by maximizing resources and personnel.
Kenny Norris, M.Div.
• Instituted a family discipleship model which creates a scope and sequence for spiritual growth for each age range within the congregation.• Organized a disaster relief ministry to partner with NAMB Disaster Relief efforts.• Revised personnel and finance team policies.
Student PastorFebruary 2007 - July 2011First Baptist Church Sylacauga, AL• Developed a student ministry strategy for the students of the Sylacauga area. This strategy consisted of lead-ing Wednesday night worship and Bible studies, Sunday morning Bible studies, student led Bible studies, local mission projects, and international mission opportunities. • Provided pastoral care to students and the families of students. • Served other ministries within the church by regularly attending and speaking at Women’s Missionary Union events, Brotherhood event, senior adult activities, as well as assisting the senior pastor through speaking and pastoral care as needed. • Coordinated and completed the renovation of the youth worship area.• Organized the calendar and coordinated the activities for the Christian Life Center. Maintained the church and youth ministry websites in addition to performing Information Technology tasks.
Youth PastorFebruary 2007 - July 2011Southside Baptist Church Monroeville, AL• Developed a student ministry that focused on bridging a number of generations.• Coordinated the renovation of the old sanctuary into a contemporary youth worship facility.
Youth Pastor and P.E. CoachDec. 2004 - Dec. 2005 New Life Church Monroeville, AL• Managed the youth ministry and organized a balanced calendar of activities.• Managed the physical education duties for New Life Christian School.
Youth / Image Personality PastorMarch 2004 - Dec. 2004 First Family Church Corpus Christi, TX• Conducted and led youth worship gatherings and small group discipleship. • Directed student mission trip to assist a church plant in Chesapeake, VA.
Youth Pastor1998 - 2004 New Beginning Worship Center Northport, AL• Organized and implemented a youth ministry strategy for this new church plant. • Orchestrated a balanced calendar of activities.
OTHER PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
• CVS Pharmacy - Certified National Pharmacy Technician
• Northport Hospital - Supply and Surgical Technician
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Kenny Norris, M.Div.
EDUCATION
Luther Rice Seminary, Lithonia, GA — Masters of Divinity, May 2011•Concentration in Apologetics
Luther Rice University, Lithonia, GA - Bachelors of Arts in Religion, May 2008
Southeastern Bible College, Birmingham, AL - No degree, 2001
University of North Alabama, Florence, AL - No degree earned, 1997-1998
Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa, AL - No degree 1995-1997
Holt High School, Tuscaloosa, AL - Advanced Academic Diploma, 1994
PERSONAL STATEMENT
LICENSE AND ORDINATIONLicensed: September 2010Ordained: September 2010
REFERENCES
Dr. Rick Patrick Pastor Tim Childers Mr. Ricky Lanier1922 Pleasant Ridge Loop 4797 Nelda Drive 1291 Woodstock CourtSylacauga, AL 35150 Austell, GA 30106 Mobile, AL 36695(205) 567-5046 (256) 375-6870 (251) 581-9057
Mr. Ed Dark Mr. Robbie Langley703 Lang Road 550 Heasletts RoadSylacauga, AL 35150 Childersburg, AL 35044(256) 245-2606 (256) 404-1890
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