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DARRYL BAKER
I grew up in the Church. My Father was a Methodist pastor. The church has always been “home” for me no matter where we lived. The church has been a “moving experience”. We moved six times before I was in high school. In all the moves and transitions in my life, the church was the place where I found support and guidance. God has continued to do a new thing in my life. I have learned to follow the Spirit’s guidance and trusted my intuition as a person and pastor. My life experience and professional training have provided me with a rich perspective and understanding of ministry in Christ’s church. As the world changes and ministries challenges increase, I have learned to hold on to the basic principles and values instilled in me throughout my faith journey. Yet I have also learned to adapt and change course as the river of life takes its bends and turns. Even though the church appears to be diminished, I believe that the opportunity to bear witness to our faith and engage in significant ministry lies ahead for the Church of Jesus Christ. Pastor – PCUSA (31 years) Pastor/Head of Staff – 400-1,500 members Solo Pastor—300-450 members Associate Pastor – 1,500-3,200 members Interim Pastor – (5 churches) 150-650 members Parish Associate – 650 members Education Princeton Seminary – Masters of Divinity '82 Presbyterian School of Christian Education MA in Christian Education '83 Intentional Interim Training (MALT) '04 Experience Retreat Planning & Leadership Mission Studies Visioning/Planning Elder/Deacon Training Stewardship Education/Campaigns Worship Planning Sacramental Education/Spiritual Disciplines Personnel Policies and Evaluation Process Leading Medium Size Churches (150-350 worshippers) Program Development and Assessment Christian Education for all Ages Healthy Congregations Facilitator for Clergy/Educator support groups Service to Larger Church Moderator & member of COM (Charlotte and Wabash Valley Presbyteries) Moderator of New Church Development/Redevelopment (S. Louisiana Presbytery) Clergy Commissioner to GA in 1988 (Detroit Presbytery) & 1998 (Charlotte Presbytery) Member of Christian Education Committee (Detroit Presbytery) |
GINNY HARVILLE BAKER
I cannot remember a time when I did not go to church. It has always been a place of comfort and acceptance, a place where I learned to love music and learning about God, a place that has always felt like home. I am one whose faith was nurtured over the years by my parents, pastors, Sunday school teachers, choir directors, youth leaders, and camp counselors. The church in which I grew up hired their first Director of Christian Education when I was a freshman in high school and that was the first time I knew that one could work in the church in that capacity. I was encouraged and inspired by our DCE to consider Christian Education as a profession and that goal shaped my college education and led me to the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now a part of Union Presbyterian Seminary) in Richmond, VA. While at PSCE, I strengthened my love of the educational ministry of the church and discovered a love for recreational ministry as well. Helping people to be renewed and refreshed through play, dance, crafts, retreats, and creative worship has been a true joy. Playing and sharing in fellowship together strengthens our relationships with one another and with God. Christian Educator (30 years) Program Director - PC(USA) Camp Coordinator of Adult & Family Ministries - 450 members Coordinator of Spiritual Formation for Adults - 650 members Director of Christian Formation & Lay Ministries - 450 members Director of Children's Ministry - 500 members Free Lance Consultant and Retreat/Program Leader Education Presbyterian School of Christian Education MA in Christian Education '84 Eastern Kentucky University Bachelor of Individualized Studies '82 Religious Development and Recreation Wabash Valley Presbytery - Commissioned Ruling Elder training '06 Experience Christian education with all ages Retreat Planning and Leadership Curriculum Workshops/Writer Recreation Leader Montreat Youth Conference Small Group Leader Leadership Team Planning Team Churchwide Programs Folk & Square Dance Instruction and Calling Service to the Larger Church Planning Team – Montreat Youth Conference (Theta) - 2011 Moderator & Member of the Christian Education Committee Wabash Valley Presbytery Moderator & Member of the Northwest Quadrant Program Committee – Wabash Valley Presbytery Resourcing Task Force – Wabash Valley Presbytery POINT Representative (Presbyterians Organized in Nurture and Teaching) Presbytery of South Louisiana and Wabash Valley Presbytery |
