Richard Wood

Current

• IT Systems Analyst at Preferred Communications

Past

• Interim Minister of Students at Yates Baptist Church; Durham, NC
• Associate Pastor for Youth and Family at First Baptist Church of Creedmoor, NC
• Associate Pastor of Youth and Education at Judson Baptist Church; Fayetteville, NC

• Minister of Youth and Family Life Activities at Enon Baptist Church; Salisbury, NC

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Education

• Campbell University
• Gardner-Webb University
• Wilkes Community College

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Connections

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Industry

Computer Networking

Richard Wood’s Summary

I am an ordained minister currently serving in a part-time capacity. I have been in youth ministry for 11 years, including full-time, part-time and volunteer positions. I have experience serving as an Associate Pastor, Minister of Education and Family Life / Recreation Minister. I also provide consulting services for churches and associations in the areas of youth ministry, youth Sunday school and technology in ministry.

I currently work at a telecommunications company specializing in satellite communications, GPS tracking, and voice-over IP technology for government, commercial and non-profit corporations.

Richard Wood’s Specialties:

Youth Ministry, Education Ministry, Technology in ministry, HTML, XML, CSS, WYSIWYG layout tools, computer networking

Richard Wood’s Experience

• IT Systems Analyst

  Preferred Communications

  (Computer Networking industry)

  July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)

  - Cisco Certified Small-Medium Business Account Manager and Engineer.
  - Configure and install Cisco Small Business Communications System for clients.
  - Responsible for maintenance of voice and data network for six employees.
  - Provide training for hardware and software to employees and clients.
  - Webmaster for company website.

• Interim Minister of Students

  Yates Baptist Church; Durham, NC

  (Religious Institutions industry)

  February 2009 — July 2009 (6 months)

  Implementing a comprehensive youth program for approximately 40 students in grades 6-12.
  Plan a weekly Bible study and youth mission activity.
  Working with Youth Ministry Team Team in planning monthly fellowship, missions and ministry opportunities and events for youth.
  Working with youth Sunday School teachers in selecting Sunday School curriculum for five youth classes.

• Associate Pastor for Youth and Family

  First Baptist Church of Creedmoor, NC

  (Religious Institutions industry)

  October 2006 — May 2008 (1 year 8 months)

  - Implemented a comprehensive youth program for approximately 50 students including a weekly Bible study and youth worship time.
  - Worked with Youth Lead Team in planning monthly fellowship, missions and ministry opportunities and events for youth.
  - Preached in the worship services several times a year.
  - Led congregation in worship each week through the reading of Scripture, responsive readings, and pastoral prayers.
  - Conducted hospital and crisis visitation.
  - Followed up with prospective youth and families through phone calls, personal notes, and home visits.
  - Served as the staff liaison of Upward Basketball Ministry for two seasons.
  - Coordinated the project to create a website for the church, including training a team of volunteers, along with writing and updating content on the website.

• Associate Pastor of Youth and Education

  Judson Baptist Church; Fayetteville, NC

  (Religious Institutions industry)

  September 2002 — October 2006 (4 years 2 months)

  - Planned weekly Bible study for 15-20 students.
  - Started a youth choir and drama ministry.
  - Served on the associational committee that planned three summer youth camps.
  - Worked with Youth Advisory Council in planning monthly fellowship, missions and ministry opportunities and events for youth.
  - Planned and led an out-of-state mission trip to Charleston, SC.
  - Assisted in planning Vacation Bible School with an average attendance of 90 students, including teaching the youth class.
  - Led the congregation in a study of spiritual gifts.
  - Preached in the worship services and led adult Bible studies several times a year.
  - Conducted hospital and crisis visitation.
  - Followed up with prospective youth and families through phone calls, personal notes, and home visits.
  - Enlisted and trained a Library Committee in creation of the church library.

• Minister of Youth and Family Life Activities

  Enon Baptist Church; Salisbury, NC

  (Religious Institutions industry)

  March 2001 — August 2002 (1 year 6 months)

  - Planned and taught weekly Bible study for 40 students.
  - Coordinated with Youth Council in planning monthly fellowship, missions and ministry events.
  - Planned and led two out-of-state mission trips to Nashville, TN and Jacksonville, FL.
  - Planned and implemented annual Youth Sunday and Graduate Sunday services.
  - Led annual community-wide National Day of Prayer service.
  - Coordinated and supervised three concerts and two youth rallies hosted at the church.
  - Taught college and career Sunday school class.
  - Supervised annual youth mission project serving at Rowan Helping Ministries.
  - Organized and implemented with the Recreation Committee a church recreation and outreach program through the use of the family life center.
  - Started a committee to work with Senior Adults and assisted in planning fellowship and ministry opportunities for Senior Adults.

Richard Wood’s Education

• Campbell University

  Master of Divinity , Christian Education , 2001 — 2005

• Gardner-Webb University

  Bachelor of Arts , Political Science , 1998 — 2000

• Wilkes Community College

  Associate of Arts , Music , 1996 — 1998

Additional Information

Richard Wood’s Groups:

•    The OFFICIAL Gardner-Webb University Alumni group
•    Campbell University Alumni

Richard Wood’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch