Chuck Wilsey
5014 W. Oriole Ave.
Visalia, CA 93291
Home: (559) 734-1934
Cell: (559) 308-5146
Objective
My objective is to obtain a position as Lead Pastor in a congregation that has strong missional values, and one where I would be a good fit. This church would provide space for me to exercise my gifts in teaching/preaching, leadership, and encouragement.
Ministry Experience
March 2005 - Present Executive Pastor
Heart of the Valley Church, 2800 W. Walnut Ave., Visalia, CA 93277
· Preached every 4-6 weeks
· Developed systems for assimilating visitors
· Set up data base
· Developed ministry programs and provided oversight to most ministry teams
· Was the oversight for all daily operations
· Provided pastoral counseling and care
January 2003 - March 2005 Senior Pastor/Church Planter
True Life Christian Church, 419 Rose St., Williamsburg, OH 45176
· Provided leadership to begin new church plant, including creating a 501(c)3 non-profit
· Preached weekly
· Provided leadership setting up leadership team, small groups, ministry teams
· Hired staff, provided oversight of ministry team and staff
· Provided pastoral counseling and care
August 2000 - December 2003 Senior Pastor
Church of Christ, 400 Smith Ave., Mt. Orab, OH 45154
· Preached weekly to three services on Sunday
· Developed and implemented a ministry plan for reaching our neighborhood
· Hired staff, provided oversight of ministry team and staff
· Provided pastoral counseling and care
· Provided vision for contextualizing the gospel into our culture
May 1996-August 2000 Executive Pastor
New Hope Church, 2800 W. Walnut, Visalia, CA 93277
· Led the elder board through developing a pastor search plan
· Preached regularly
· Provided leadership for developing a plan for reaching our city for Christ
· Developed the programs for children's ministry, outreach, and community development
· Provided pastoral care and counseling
Education
2009 Master of Divinity
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary
1988 Bachelor of Arts
San Jose Bible College (Now William Jessup University, Rocklin, CA)
Major: Bible and Theology
Minor: Missions, Business
References
Available upon request