Russell C. Womack, “Rusty” A Pastor Who Is … A visionary ...

Russell C. Womack, "Rusty"

2645 Corinault Way Acworth, Georgia 30101 C - 404-345- 2213 rusty@

Born: July 21,1971, Sarasota, FL Married: 1-7-95 to Alisa M. Womack Children: Brooke 22, Zach 19, Mike 16, Ella 12

A Pastor Who Is ... A visionary and strategic planner Called to fulfill the great commission Pro-active; a consummate staff supporter Outgoing by nature and a people person Informing, supporting, and encouraging

A teacher of God's Word Passionate in Prayer

Believes Jesus changes people's lives Good listener and collaborative Relates to all generations

MINISTRY STRENGTHS:

Loves People ? Fun ? Genuine ? Encouraging ? Caring ? Model Works Best with Others ? Planner ? Leadership ? Evangelistic Heart

Values Team Identity ? Pastoring ? Communicating

MINISTRY EXERIENCE

Senior Pastor, Lost Mountain Baptist Church, Powder Springs, GA

March 2011 ? October 2018

An established church (142 yrs. old) in a suburban area which relocated in 2005 to 35 acres with a multi-phase building plan after four years (2002-2005) of explosive growth. Upon arriving in early 2011 the church was suffering a sharp decline in attendance. The internal conflict was due in part to the lack of a unified relocation strategy, the lack of organizational church structure for growth, and the lack of a financial plan to handle the burden of $5.3 million indebtedness. In my 7 ? years there I lead the church to strengthen its missional, organizational, and financial hardships by building trust with key leaders as well as the congregation as whole. Lost Mountain stabilized by unifying its mission, multiplying its volunteers, and reducing its debt. The church is stable and growing again to well over 350 in Bible Study and Worship.

Notable Achievements: ? Led staff and deacon's to discover and address a healthy growth culture ? Helped bring healing and reconciliation to key leaders in conflict ? Developed and implemented a debt retirement strategy "Forward Together" which reduced 2.3 million dollars of indebtedness. ? Led church to emotionally and spiritually transition from their relocation. ? Created and developed 7 ministry teams where 52% of member participated ? Called, lead, and pastored a staff of 10 full time employees and 15 part time employees. ? Oversaw a successful Weekday Program through a full time director. ? Launched 7 new Sunday morning Bible study groups ? Created a personal Discipleship system that multiplied for 5 straight years ? Baptized more than 120 people

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Senior Pastor, Rehoboth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA

Dec. 2005 ? March 2011

An established church with an older membership located in a multi-cultural and multi ethnic transitional region of Metro Atlanta. As one could imagine this transition has affected the church's membership, missions and budget. Upon arriving in late 2005 the church averaged 442 in Sunday school. The church stabilized by growing from 442 in Sunday school to over 600 by expanding its bible study ministry. Rehoboth reversed its 20-year membership decline. The church reduced its previous debt by 900,000 in 5 years. At that time, Rehoboth started 6 International churches to start on its campus. The sports and recreation program grew steadily from 2005 to 2011 to over 1000 participates annually.

Notable Achievements: ? Baptized more than 320 people ? Developed and implemented a debt retirement program "Life Beyond Today." The debt 3.2 million was reduced by 900,000 dollars ? Encouraged a staff of 53 to work strategically together to be a "Come Back Church." ? Worked with financial department which managed yearly budgets as high as $3,750,000 ? Successfully restructured personal and general budget for positive cash flow ? Impacted the region in 2006 by broadcasting in on channel 57 ATL twice a week statewide by Direct TV and Comcast Communications ? Oversaw recreation department and personally coached in growing Christian sports program which had over 1,000 participates ? Led each bible study group to start "adopted a team" evangelism strategy ? Led the church through a feasibility study in 2008 ? Led the church to discover its vision and unique mission in a transitioning neighborhood ? Led church to consolidate and reinvent themselves January 2009 ? Designed a strategic plan to accomplish the consolidation and reinvention Summer 2009 ? Led a strategic planning team through each phase of implementation ? Casted vision and oversaw the major renovations which include redesigning parking lot (1,000 spaces), renovated platform area in sanctuary, created an auditorium (contemporary worship space), renovated and creatively themed outdated facilities with relevant worship environments for preschool, children, and students ? Rebranded and launched as being "one church with unique worship environments" September 2009. Offered 5 worship venues each week. ? Started a dual small group strategy January 2010 which consisted of Sunday school at 11:00 on campus and launched Community Groups off campus throughout the week. Assimilated 85% of those in attendance in the contemporary worship venue into small groups ? Impacted region with new Invest and Invite Evangelism Strategy along with NVIT teams which canvases our community each week, beginning 2007 ? Trained 30% of church members to be Invest and Invite Team Leaders, 2008 ? Reached over 185 people in nine months (2009-2010) ? Started 6 International churches to meet on its campus

Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lake Butler, FL

2002 to 2005

An established county seat First Baptist Church, with the population of 1,942 within the city limits. The church was considered average by the Southern Baptist Convention. Upon arriving in 2002 the church consisted of 85 in Sunday school. The church experienced explosive growth from 85 in Sunday school to over 500 in 2005. First Baptist was recognized as a leading church in the Florida Baptist Convention in the area baptisms and Sunday school growth in 2004 and 2005. First Baptist was also recognized nationally in 2004 by receiving the C.H. Spurgeon Award by the Billy Graham School of Southern Seminary Louisville Kentucky for its baptisms and growth.

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Notable Achievements: ? Equipped active deacons to be personal soul winners ? Birthed two identical worship services ? Led the church to embrace FAITH evangelism through Sunday school with 90% of the leaders and 60% of the congregation being certified ? Led church to adopt a simple vision statement and strategy ? Called and oversaw five key staff members to support the vision of the church ? Led church through a feasibility study because of being landlocked ? Designed a strategic plan which the church uses to this day ? 6 young people surrendered to full time Christian ministry ? Cast vision and oversaw an additional education space completed ? Baptized more than 200 people from 2002 - 2005

Senior Pastor, Mountain Grove Baptist Church, Louisburg, NC (Seminary Church) March 1999 to June 2002

A rural church in a small community. Mountain Grove Baptist experienced moderate growth. The church grew from 65 to 95 in Sunday School. Mountain Grove was one of the growing churches in the area baptizing more than 20 people each year.

Senior Pastor, Midway Baptist Church, Panama City, FL (College Church) August 1996 to December 1997

A small city church in a residential community. Midway Baptist church experienced moderate growth. The church grew from 25 to 65 in Sunday School. The church saw more than 30 people save and baptized during those 14 months.

Ordained: First Baptist Arcadia, FL Pastoral Intern, First Baptist Church, Graceville, FL Pastoral Intern, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC Itinerate Preaching Ministry, Churches in AL, FL, GA, NC and SC

1997 1995 to 1996 2000 to 2002 1993 to 1996; 1998

MINISTRY EDUCATION

Doctor of Ministry (24 of 30 hours completed), less dissertation Luther Rice Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA, Present

Master of Divinity with Biblical Languages Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC, 2001

Bachelor of Arts in Theology, minor in Preaching, Evangelism, & Missions The Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, FL 1997

CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR

Rusty Womack, compiling Week 46, Grace Hope and Love, My Daily Devotional, Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson Publishing, 2016.

Rusty Womack, compiling Week 31, One Year Devotional Prayer Book. Vol. 2. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson Publishing, 2010.

Rusty Womack, compiling Week 44, One Year Devotional Prayer Book. Vol. 1. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson Publishing, 2009.

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CONVERSION AND CALL TO MINISTRY

Beginning in 1991 I pursued a career in professional golf. In May of 1993, two weeks before I would have started the PGA tour, I became very dissatisfied with my life. On May 8th of 1993, I came under the conviction of the Holy Spirit. I repented of my sins, asked Jesus to forgive me and surrendered completely to the Lord's will for my life.

I surrendered to the call to preach on June 27, 1993. The Lord used a number of things to reveal His will concerning His call on my life. Shortly after God changed my life I began to speak to groups and churches in the area about what God did and was doing in my life. As God gave me opportunities to share, I felt the call of God on my life to preach His Word. After I responded publicly to His calling, God continued to affirm His calling through the scriptures, family, and friends.

DOCTRINAL STATEMENT

I accept the current Baptist Faith and Message Statement out of personal conviction as an excellent doctrinal guideline. I believe the most important testimony of the churches of our convention is to make disciples of all nations and to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Matthew 28:18; Mark 12:30).

REFERENCES "Contact Information Upon Request"

James Merritt, Senior Pastor, Cross Pointe Church, Duluth, GA Tensely Almond, Campus Pastor, Decatur City Church, Atlanta, GA Jeff Crook, Senior Pastor, Christ's Place Church, Flowery Branch, GA Marshall Combs, Former Member, Rehoboth Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA Dr. Lee Sheppard, Senior Pastor, Turning Point at Mable White, Macon, GA Dr. Thomas A. Kinchen, President, The Baptist College of Florida, Graceville, FL Shannon Scott, Senior Pastor, Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Raleigh, NC Dr. Stephen Rummage, Senior Pastor, Bell Shoals Baptist Church, Tampa, FL Craig Harwood, VP HR Coca-Cola North America Operations, Atlanta, GA Daryl Price, Executive Director, Noonday Baptist Association, Marietta, GA

Dr. Johnny Hunt, Senior Vice President NAMB, Alpharetta, GA Jim Law, Executive Director NAMB Evangelism and Leadership, Alpharetta, GA

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