Introduction
Who I am in Christ.
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As a Christ-Follower, i must continually cultivate the personal love relationship Jesus Christ initiated with me.
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As a Husband, I am thankful for, deeply committed to, and madly in love with my beautiful bride, Crystal.
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As a Father, I love being daddy to my two adorable daughters: Abigail and Elizabeth. I have a strong conviction to raise them to love Jesus Christ.
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As a Pastor, I feel a great burden to responsibly shepherd and equip the saints to live a life that pleases God and brings Him great glory.
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As a Theologian, I understand that I must continue to deepen my understanding of God if I will be used by Him to have an impact upon the Church and culture.
If you are interested in getting to know more about me, please review the information I have provided in my Welcome! post. Thank you for your prayerful consideration of the will of God.
Who I Am
Marshall Wayne Sullivan
Nashville, NC, United States
(252) 886-0634
mwsullivan77@gmail.com
Favorite Quotes
Expertise
In this section, I am going to talk about areas of ministry that I excel at. What a hard subject to express in words. I am not the type of person who boasts in my achievements, skills, and talents, but for this purpose I will attempt to share three areas that I believe to be my top personal skills or strengths. I will conclude with a brief look at the results of a strength assessment I recently completed.
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Approachability/Relatability: Approachability is about being accessible, consciously breaking down perceived barriers, having appropriate body language, and using the right verbal communication and listening skills. Relatability is about connection. How well you connect with different people on a level of empathy and relation. Being approachable and relatable is key to building relationships and creating a strong team in which trust, confidence and ideas can flow. I have long been told that I have the gift of being able to approach and relate to almost anyone. I would like to think that this is one of my greatest traits.
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Communication: As a pastor, it is imperative to be gifted in the area of communication. This does not speak to eloquence or charisma, but mainly to the ability to present an argument or idea in an understandable fashion. Communication can be non-verbal, verbal, or written. I believe that I am gifted in communicating well at each of these levels.
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Teamwork: Every church needs a team of individuals to function in unity if it is going to make an impact for the Kingdom. I believe another strong skill that defines me is that I am a person who works well in a strong team environment. It is easy to be a lone ranger, but a team takes work. In the end, the strong team will always accomplish more than the greatest lone ranger.
It is also important for a person to seek to understand the strengths that they may not see. During my Church Planter Training, I was required to take a strengths test. Below are my top five talents or strengths, ranked in the order revealed by my responses to the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment.
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Learner
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Intellection
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Responsibility
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Input
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Achiever
Based on my top five themes, I understand my strengths to be consistent with the gifts the Holy Spirit has given me in the areas of Preaching and Teaching, Administration, and Pastoral Counseling. For more information on my strengths view my blog post on StrengthsFinder.
Conclusion:
Like most people, I have adequate room for growth in many different areas; however, I believe that my strengths demonstrate the abilities and aptitude to help me further my calling as a pastor. I hope to be a lifelong learner. Someone who is constantly seeking to grow in my areas of expertise, not for my benefit, but for the benefit of my family, my church, and my Lord!
Skills
- Approachability - 95%
- Teamwork - 90%
- Mentoring - 90%
- Communication - 90%
- Leadership - 95%
- Administration - 95%
Professional Experience
High School Science Teacher
New Life Christian Academy, Rocky Mount, NC - July 2017 - January 2018
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Courses Taught: Advanced Microsoft, Bible Doctrine, Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Physics, and Physical Education.
Transitional Pastor
Cornerstone Baptist Church, Spring Hope, NC - August 2015 - August 2017
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To provide oversight and guidance as the congregation moves toward healing, revitalization, and renewal among the church and community.
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To preach weekly services, lead ministry to children and youth, perform baptisms, administer the Lord’s Supper, and conduct funerals and weddings.
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Had the privilege to lead four youth to know and confess Jesus Christ as Lord.
Temporary Interim Pastor
Macedonia Baptist Church, Spring Hope, NC - October 2013 - October 2013
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Preached biblical sermons during the congregation’s transition to a permanent interim minister.
Part-time Keyholder
LifeWay Christian Stores, Rocky Mount, NC - March 2012 - February 2015
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Part of the store management team.
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Responsible for counting, recovering, and delivering bank deposits.
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Assisted shoppers in finding resources for their spiritual growth.
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Handled all shipping and receiving duties for our store.
Church Planting Internship
Wilson Community Church, Wilson, NC - September 2012 - July 2013
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Attended the weekly staff meeting where the church leaders evaluated past ministry and planned for future ministry endeavors
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Taught a 10 week class on evangelism using “The Story” curriculum.
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Co-taught the monthly “Connect 101” new members class.
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Led a small group that allowed me the opportunity to baptize four new believers.
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Received a firsthand look at how a successful church plant functions.
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Church Website: www.wccnc.org
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Sermon Preached at Wilson Community Church
Senior Pastor
Poovey's Grove Baptist Church, Granite Falls, NC - November 2010 - January 2012
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Preached expository sermons during our two Sunday Services.
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Facilitated prayer meetings on Wednesday evenings.
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Provided oversight to the weekly visitation ministry.
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Performed frequent visitation of healthy, hospitalized, and shut-in church members as well as the friends and family of church members..
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Met the churches needs through Pastoral Counseling, Administration, Ordinances, Funerals, Weddings, and other day to day functions of pastoral ministry in the life of the church.
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Church Website: www.pooveysgrove.org
Part-time Youth Minister
Benvenue Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC - March 2008 - January 2009
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Organized and led all youth activities with a gospel centered mindset.
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Assisted the pastor in the worship service.
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Assisted the pastor in leading the weekly visitation program: G.R.O.W.
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Youth ministry grew from one student to fourteen students in a period of approximately six months.
NRBA Youth Director
North Roanoke Baptist Association, Dortches, NC - September 2007 - August 2009
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Coordinated with Associational youth ministers to encourage, support, and enhance their ministry to students.
Full-time Minister of Students
Edgemont Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC - July 2007 - January 2008
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Organized and led children, youth, and college/career departments.
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Provided oversight to the various weekly programs available to children, youth, and college/career students.
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Assisted the pastor in leading a local weeklong mission project.
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Organized multiple children and youth trips and activities.
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Assisted Englewood Baptist Church in bringing Josh McDowell to lead a youth outreach event, by serving on their planning team.
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Assisted the pastor in carrying out his ministry duties when needed.
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Preached to the entire congregation at least once a month.
Part-time Keyholder
LifeWay Christian Stores, Rocky Mount, NC - November 2005 - June 2007
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Part of the store management team.
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Responsible for counting, recovering, and delivering bank deposits.
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Assisted shoppers in finding resources for their spiritual growth.
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Handled all shipping and receiving duties for our store.
Education History
Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry with Biblical Languages
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - January 2005 - May 2010
Bachelors of Science in Biological Sciences
North Carolina State University - January 1998 - May 2001
Bachelors of Science in Botany
North Carolina State University - January 1998 - May 2001
Certifications
Certified NC Church Planter
North Carolina Baptist Convention and NAMB - November 2012
Specialized certification through the North Carolina Baptist Convention and the North American Mission Board which prepares ministers to begin church planting work in North America.
Certified Transitional Pastor
South Carolina Baptist Convention and LifeWay - October 2014
Specialized certification program offered through the South Carolina Baptist Convention and LifeWay which prepares pastors for transitional pastoral ministry.
Recommendations
Larry Curtis
Associate Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC
"Wayne Sullivan is one of the brightest young expositional preachers of our day. He is not only a visionary leader, but also has a pastor’s heart, and he is a man of prayer. His dedication to the Lord and His Word is evident in his faithfulness to God’s call upon him to pastor a church as well as his exemplary devotion to his wife and children. I cannot say enough about Wayne’s gifting as a pastor."
Danny Henderson
Former Store Manager, LifeWay Christian Stores, Rocky Mount, NC
"I have known Wayne Sullivan for years, and had the distinct privilege of working with him on two separate occasions. He is an outstanding young man and an exceptional preacher. His ability to interpret scripture and defend the Word of God have always impressed me as a fellow believer. Having had the experience of working in a retail environment with Wayne, I can also attest to his strong work ethic and attention to detail. I believe any company, church, or other organization would be greatly enhanced by his involvement and blessed by his deep devotion to his faith."
Skills
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Approachability
95%
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Teamwork
90%
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Mentoring
90%
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Communication
90%
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Leadership
95%
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Administration
95%
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Blog
November 18
Greetings! My name is Wayne Sullivan. I am married to the greatest woman in the world, the love of my life, my bride, Crystal. We have two adorable little girls: Abigail Renee (7) and Elizabeth
November 18
Below are my top five themes of talent, ranked in the order revealed by my responses to the Clifton StrengthsFinder. As you may know, the Clifton StrengthsFinder measures the presence of talent in 34
November 19
I wanted to give you a better view of how God has shaped me in the past through my secular work experience. Below is a list of positions I have held before I was called into ministry as well as a few
November 19
I wanted to give you a better view of how God has shaped me in the past through my volunteer ministry experience. Below is a list of list of ways and places that I have volunteered in ministry in the
November 21
My position on Scripture is summed up well in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 statement on the Scriptures, The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himse
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