8452 Pilgrim Place | Wooster, OH 44691 | (330)521-8155 | ReubenMartinez@Gmail.com
An innovative, vision oriented, and committed pastor with strong discipleship and leadership skills that can become an asset to your church. These skills include:
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Organized and innovative pastor with a passion for disciple making that continually leads others to experience an authentic, vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus
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Passionate shepherd committed to investing in the body of Christ and the community through empowering the church to embody Christ
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Skilled communicator with experience teaching groups ranging from 5 to 1,000 plus people
Gallery City Church, Wooster, OH
March 2011 - Present
Care Groups Pastor
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Oversee a team of 3 coaches to establish a culture of care groups, promote group life, and implement group curriculum
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Identify, lead, and coach group leaders to effectively engage their groups and community
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Increase congregation participation in Care Groups from 70 to over 300 in 18 months
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Preach and teach to a congregation over 1,000 during the Sunday service 10 times annually
Volunteer Coordinator
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Create an atmosphere of service through promoting volunteerism and enlisting volunteers to serve in all aspects of ministry
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Coordinate with team leaders to help recruit and train qualified volunteers
Care Group Leader
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Lead weekly small group focused on building relationships, establishing disciples, and impacting the community through practical expressions of the Gospel
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Develop weekly studies focused on equipping and encouraging believers
Guest Speaker, Various Locations May 2007 - Present
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Engage multiple age groups ranging from elementary children to senior citizens in challenging messages and practical application of God’s Word
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Prepare and deliver both exegetical and topical messages to groups ranging from 5 to 300+
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Teach at various venues including Camp Caswell Youth Camp, Eagle Eyrie Retreat Center and
Glorietta Retreat Center
Better Together Community Church, Commerce, GA August 2005 - February 2011
Associate Pastor of Outreach and Discipleship
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Initiated, implemented, developed and oversaw all discipleship ministries resulting in a 50% increase in youth and college ministry
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Planned and implemented various outreach events throughout the community impacting over 2,000 people within a 4 year span
Deacon
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Participated on a team of 6-8 people overseeing ministry expenses, ministerial programs, and volunteer projects
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Entrusted with the care of 5 widows ensuring their spiritual and physical needs were met by the local church
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Facilitated spiritual transformation to over 50 college-aged men over a 2 year period by implementing initiatives and programs designed to provide accountability and discipleship
AWANA Commander
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Developed first year AWANA program from the ground up through overseeing and recruiting ministry volunteers
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Created marketing campaign for AWANA within the community resulting in over 55 children attending in the first year of implementation

Better Together Community Church, Commerce, GA August 2009 - February 2011
Missions Experience- France
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Participated with staff at a French youth camp to build relationships with French teenagers for evangelistic purposes
Missions Experience- Argentina
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Performed dramatic presentations presenting the Gospel in public parks and town squares
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Conducted street evangelization and participated in local Church outreach
Missions Experience- Bosnia
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Ministered to war-torn villagers through delivering humanitarian and relationship building
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Researched and studied local Muslim culture to aid missionaries in assimilating into Bosnian culture
Baptist Builders, Ellijay, GA May 2008-August 2008
Missions Experience- Georgia
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Collaborated with a team of 20 to remodel a 100 year old sanctuary
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Gained experience working with electrical, plumbing, and carpentry teams resulting in a working understanding of each discipline
Master of Divinity, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, VA
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Specialization: Discipleship and Church Ministry
December 2015
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Relevant Coursework: Family Discipleship, Church Administration, Pastoral Counseling, Small Group
Ministries
Certificate in Biblical Studies, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
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Specialization: Marketing
May 2010
May 2008
Zoës Kitchen, Commerce, GA May 2008-February 2009
Catering Sales Manager
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Identified and developed catering protocol resulting in an increase of catering sales by 25% over a 6 month period
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Partnered with local organizations and non-profits to meet catering needs and increase customer base by 20 customers within the first 10 months
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Developed business to consumer marketing strategy that utilized social media campaigns and sponsorships
Gwinnet Braves, Lawrenceville, GA January 2008-May 2008
Marketing Intern
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Developed marketing plan for newspaper and online publications focused on increasing awareness to the target demographic
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Participated on a team of 4 interns to develop a strategic marketing plan that would increase ticket sales by 28% over 5 years
Disaster Relief Certification,
Certifications and Licenses:
Southern Baptist Convention
Ordained to Preach the Gospel, Better Together Community Church
September 2010
June 2010