Rev. Dr. David T. McKinley
California City
Summary
Mission-oriented Pastor successful in developing robust ministry programs and serving as positive role model. Highly accomplished in helping youths strengthen personal relationships with God while providing growth opportunities. Talent in program administration, operations management, and spiritual leadership. Spiritual leader with over 18 years of experience in gospel ministry. Accomplished in helping community members strengthen relationships with God by guiding individuals throughout service activities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
California City Community Church
10.2022 - Current
- Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
Pastor
Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church
01.2016 - Current
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Led renovation and expansion project, successfully renovating and remodeling existing sanctuary, multipurpose facility and restroom facilities and classrooms.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service throughout community.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Facilitated community outreach programs, including guidance programs focused on helping middle school students prepare for college or vocational education opportunities.
Pastor
Faith Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church
12.2014 - 11.2015
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Partnered with city officials, non-profit resource organizations, civic groups and members of public for outreach to at-risk children.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms and nursing home services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary
Los Angeles, CAMaster of Divinity - Christian Education
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary
Los AngelesPh.D. - Christian Education
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary
Los Angeles06.2024
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
Arcadia, CA06.2014
Skills
- Youth Ministry
- Volunteer Management
- Spiritual Leadership
- Pastoral Counseling
- Congregational Care
- Church Growth
- Spiritual Cultivation
- Disciple-Making
- Biblically based
- Organization and Time management
- Responsible
- Computer proficiency
Accomplishments
- Established solid presence in community, successfully growing church membership 700% in 2 years.
- Oversaw remodeling of Church Sanctuary, installing a state of the art video system.
- Received over 100 persons accepting Christ and receiving baptism.
Affiliations
- Progressive Baptist State Convention, President of Congress of Christian Education
- NAACP, Chairman Religious Affairs Committee
- Los Angeles Baptist Pastors and Ministers Conference, Vice President
- California City Faith Council, President
- Kingdom Building Fellowship United We Stand, Communications Director
- California City Citizens Advisory Board, Secretary
Timeline
Pastor
California City Community Church
10.2022 - Current
Pastor
Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church
01.2016 - Current
Pastor
Faith Redeemed Missionary Baptist Church
12.2014 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary
Master of Divinity - Christian Education
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary
Ph.D. - Christian Education
Emmanuel Bible College & Seminary
High School Diploma -
Arcadia High School
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