Gary Gilpin
Feilding,MWT
Summary
Experienced pastor with background in providing spiritual guidance and support to church members. Skilled in delivering engaging sermons, leading worship services, offering pastoral care and discipleship. Strong ability to connect with diverse groups and facilitate meaningful discussions on faith.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Pastor
Feilding Bible Chapel
Feilding, Feilding
04.2021 - Current
- Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings, and funerals.
- Provided spiritual guidance and leadership to church members.
- Visited, counseled, and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care and discipleship.
- Oversaw all aspects of facility maintenance including repairs, upgrades.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Organized worship services, Bible study groups, prayer meetings, and other special events.
- Worked with elders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Cultivated meaningful relationships with church members through pastoral care visits.
- Preached to congregation between 16 - 20 times a year
Lead Pastor
Hukanui Bible Church
Hukanui, Hamilton
01.2015 - 04.2021
- Was employed to change the church from a small, aging congregation (70-80 people) to a vibrant, intergenerational congregation, (240 people including 80 young adults in 2021).
- Worked with the eldership to implement changes to service structure, music, quality of preaching.
- Was involved in and encouraged others to be a part of discipling.
- Preaching
- Worship leading
- Eldership
Manager
Lakeland Park Christian Camp
Frankton, Queenstown
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
Landscape Gardener
Garden Works (self-employed)
Redwood, Christchurch
01.2008 - 01.2012
Salesperson
Complete Angler
Christchurch, Christchurch
01.2007 - 01.2008
Manager
Papanui Christian Bookshop
Papanui, Chr
01.1997 - 01.2007
Skills
- Theological studies
- Spiritual instruction
- Ministry evaluation
- Leadership building
- Sermon preparation
- Small group facilitation
- Disciple-making
- Pastoral care
Referees
- Darryn George (Elder Bryndwr Church) 027 254 9263
- Ernie Pene (Former Elder Hukanui Bible Church) 021 662 008
- Kerry Rickard (Pastor Kingston Community Church) 022 439 2507
- Mikey Cooper (person I have mentored) 029 222 0827
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Feilding Bible Chapel
04.2021 - Current
Lead Pastor
Hukanui Bible Church
01.2015 - 04.2021
Manager
Lakeland Park Christian Camp
01.2012 - 12.2014
Landscape Gardener
Garden Works (self-employed)
01.2008 - 01.2012
Salesperson
Complete Angler
01.2007 - 01.2008
Manager
Papanui Christian Bookshop
01.1997 - 01.2007
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