<p> Mark L. Spencer</p><p>CURRENT ADDRESS CONTACT INFORMATION 427 Lemuel Dr. E-Mail – [email protected] Birmingham, Al. 35214 Web: newbeginningsfamily.org </p><p>PERSONAL INFORMATION Marital Status: Married Children: Corey, Toni, and Tonorey Health: Excellent Licensed to the ministry: 2001 Birmingham, Al. Ordained to the ministry: 2008 Birmingham, Al. </p><p>MINISTRY OBJECTIVE: - To preach the gospel to the people of God. - To follow the great commission to go out and seek and save those that is lost. - To convey God’s word through an expository preaching and teaching style. - To serve the people and community of God and to help them meet their spiritual needs. - To teach and disciple the people of God. - To train and develop young minister into the Gospel.</p><p>EDUCATION Samford University Extension Division, Birmingham, Alabama - May, 2008 graduate with Certificate in Christian Training Angelos Biblical Institute, Birmingham, Alabama - Attended in 2008 Theological Study of Pastoral Education Angelos Biblical Institute, Birmingham, Alabama - Attended in 2008 Theological Study of Missions</p><p>EXPERIENCE Senior Pastor, New Beginnings Family Baptist Church, Midfield, Alabama 2008-Present</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>- Preaching and Teaching of Scripture - Equip the congregation for Ministry - Overseer of the souls congregation - Overseer the Administration of the Church - Train lay leader in Ministry management - Officiate wedding, baptism and funeral - Provide counseling for members - Work with community leaders for community improvement - Developing and maintaining curriculum - Evangelize in the community - Provide mission opportunities and activities for the community</p><p>Assistant Pastor of New Beginnings Family Baptist Church, Midfield, Alabama 2007-2008</p><p>Responsibilities include: · Responsible for assisting the Senior Pastor with the preaching and teaching of the scripture. · Training and mentoring Associate Ministers. · Praying for and assisting the Senior Pastor. · Member of the Executive Board that conducted the business matters of the church. · Teaching and training the Associate Ministers and the congregation in the areas of evangelism and discipleship. · Conducting outreach activities and events. · Overseeing the Sunday school department and training teachers. · Overseeing the New Members department. · Conducting various workshops and training modules. · Offer support and resources to every area of church ministry. · Assisting the Senior Pastor to develop and maintain the teaching curriculum. · Providing technology support.</p><p>Sunday School Director, New Beginnings Family Baptist Church, Midfield, Alabama 2007-2008</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>- Assisting the Senior Pastor to develop and maintain the teaching curriculum. - Recruiting and training teachers for the Sunday school department. - Teaching Sunday school class weekly. - Developing and conducting training modules for teachers.</p><p>Prayer Leader, New Beginnings Family Baptist Church, Midfield, Alabama 2007-2008</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>- Conducting weekly prayer services. - Assisting and developing prayer list for the congregation. - Praying for the congregation.</p><p>Associate Minister, Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama 2001-2007</p><p>Responsibilities include: · Responsible for assisting the Senior Pastor with the preaching and teaching of the scripture. · Overseeing the Christian Education department. · Overseeing the Sunday school department and training teachers · Conducting various workshops and training modules. · Offer support and resources to various areas of the church.</p><p>Director of Christian Education, Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama 2004- 2007</p><p>Responsibilities include: · Overseer of the Christian Education board of directors. · Training and equipping teachers for various ministries. · Developing and maintaining teaching curriculum. · Conducting workshops and training modules. · Maintaining the budget for the Christian Education Ministry. · Recruiting and training volunteers for the Christian Education Ministry. · Developing and overseeing the management module for various ministries of the church.</p><p>New Members Director, New Beginnings Family Baptist Church, Midfield, Alabama 2007-2008 and of Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama 2000-2007</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>- Assimilating new members into the congregation. - Writing, teaching, and training into the curriculum. - Recruiting and training volunteers to teach and care for the new members. - Providing continual support and care for new members in the congregation. - Developing and conducting training modules.</p><p>Youth Pastor, Sardis Missionary Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama 2003-2005 Responsibilities include;</p><p>- Preaching and teaching in the youth department - Developing curriculum for youth instruction - Providing spiritual support for youth leaders and volunteers. - Mentoring and training young ministers</p><p>GIFTINGS; Preaching, Teaching, Leadership, Management, Organization, and Equipping.</p><p>RELATED EXPERIENCE AND STRENGTHS Technology support</p><p>REFERENCES: Available upon request. </p><p>HOBBIES – Golf and motorcycle riding </p><p>STATEMENT OF FAITH I came to know the Lord as Savior at the age of thirteen at Faith Chapel Christian Center, Birmingham, Alabama. I was baptized at the same church. The Lord called me into the preaching ministry at the age of thirty-six. Since then I have sought the Lord's will for life in all I do. I have been a faithful servant and continual learner. My desire in ministry is to serve God’s people while preaching and teaching the Word of God. I further desire to assist in carrying out the great commission that was given to us by God. </p>