Danny W. Davis, Ed.D.

Experience

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  Calvary Apostolic Church

  Aug 1998 - Oct 2000

  Pastor

  Led the church from a small group of fourteen members to an average attendance of 80 Bi-vocational pastor Spoke at 50 Sunday morning services, 50 Sunday evening services and 50 Wednesday Bible Studies annually Performed all other pastoral duties

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  Greater Lighthouse Pentecostal Church

  Oct 2000 - Dec 2002

  Administrative Pastor

  Responsible for day to day operations of the local church Directed overall outreach program inclusing bus ministry, training staff and volunteers Pastoral care duties such as funerals and weddings Spoke 45 Sunday's per year the evening worship service

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  Turning Point Community Church

  Dec 2001 - Apr 2011

  Founding/Lead Pastor

  Founding pastor of Turning Point Community Church. Led launch team of 15 members to build 3 churches with average attendance of 300. The church began as a small group of fifteen believers.Developed strong youth and children's ministry Developed, implemented small group strategy based on language and geography using a sermon based model. Equipped teachers, mentors and other staff to support a host of other ministries including ladies, men's, ushers, deacons, and more Led capital fundraising campaign to move the church from a storefront, to a rented venue and to the purchase and remodel of owned facilities Other pastoral care functions such as funerals, dedications, and counseling Spoke 50 Sunday's per year and led small group Show less

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  South African Bible Institute

  Oct 2002 - Oct 2010

  Lecturer

  Bible Doctrine Survey of the formation of major Christian doctrines: The Godhead, creation, the fall, sin and salvation, atonement, the incarnation, justification, sanctification, glorification, and the return of Christ. Global Missions Examine the need and calling of men and women to take the gospel to places where it has not been preached. Old Testament Survey Survey of the Old Testament books beginning with Genesis and ending with II Chronicles. Emphasis is placed on a general knowledge of these books. Life of Paul This course looks at his life, his missionary journey's and his theological impact on the church. Students will focus on many of the mentoring relationships developed by Paul and his pedagogical principles.Life of Christ Study of the life of Jesus from birth until His ascension as recorded in the four gospels and Acts. Show less

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  Nazarene Theological College

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Adjunct Instructor

  HT110 Historical Development of Christianity Survey of major developments in the church from the apostolic age to the Reformation. Emphasis is given to persons, events and issues which have shaped Christianity. Explore major developments of the Church from the Protestant Reformation to the present. Special attention is given to the background and causes of the Protestant revolt against Rome; to the great leaders of the Reformation, their writings, their theological beliefs; and to the establishment of the Protestant church in its various branches. The rise of Methodism and denominations that are related to the Wesleyan tradition are examined.Survey the establishment and growth of Christianity in sub-Saharan Africa during the 19th and 20th Centuries.PT120 Church Multiplication Movements Provides the student an introduction to the ministry of church planting, growth and multiplication. Equip students with the principles and strategies needed for starting and developing Christocentric churches. Develope a biblical vision and philosophy of ministry. Show less

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  Springfield VII Schoole District

  Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  Paraprofessional

  Assist students with special needs under the direction of a certified teacher. Assist lead teacher in accomplishing the daily physical, academic and emotional goals for the students under our care. Ensure students safety and affirm them in their abilities.

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  Odessa R-VII School District

  Aug 2012 - Oct 2020

  Substitute Teacher

  Teach a variety of secondary subjects based on the needs of the school district.

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  Life Point Church

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2020

  Lead Pastor

  Leading a declining congregation back to health and growth. Partnered with key church leaders on the Acts 2 Journey to discover God's unique vision for our church within the community. Led team to develop strategy that fortified the vision Developed action steps and timelines for implementation. Implemented a new assimilation process to empower new believers and attenders for membership and ministry. I have equipped small group leaders and coached them as they began to lead the groups. Developed a teams approach to ministry as well as the necessary training to support those teams. Led congregation through two parts of a three phase remodeling of our 15,000 square foot facility. Speak 50 Sunday's per month and lead a Wednesday Bible Study group. Lead three part-time staff members Assist in planning all worship services Administrate the church budget Show less

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  Southern Missouri School of Ministry

  Aug 2014 - Oct 2020

  Instructor

  Southern Missouri District School of Ministry 2016 - Present Conduct seminars for students seeking various levels of credentialing with Southern Missouri District of the Assemblies of God. Supervise and guide students in completing assigned lessons and projects. Excellent communication skills and knowledge in encouraging and building the confidence of the students. Organize learning resources and the classroom environment to facilitate a positive learning experience. Identify individual and collective learning needs and plan, prepare and deliver instruction designed to capture students' interest and maximize individual learning. Show less

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  KC School of Ministry

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

  Instructor

  Kansas City School of Ministry 2016 Creatively wrote and conducted 20-hour seminar on “Exegeting Culture for Effective Ministry” Created a collaborative learning environment with students of varying backgrounds, while building an atmosphere of respect and rapport. Provided a variety of interactive opportunities to help students develop skills for exegeting a community where a church could be planted.

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  SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary

  Aug 2015 - now

  Adjunct Professor of Applied Theology

  SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary 2015 - PresentAdjunct Professor of Applied Theology  Develop syllabi, course structure, and teach the following courses:Theology and Practice of Evangelism, Introduction to Global Missions, Contemporary Issues in Missions, Contemporary Issues in Church Development, Introduction to World Religions, Homiletics, Understanding and Interpreting the Bible (Hermeneutics), Principles of Church Management, Foundations of Church Planting, The Disciple Making Pastor, Principles of Leadership, Introduction to Culture, Principles of Leadership, Cross-cultural Communication.  Initiate interactive activities that further student understanding of subjects. Create a positive learning environment. Encourage students to achieve their goals through open communication, positive feedback, and support. Ensure that the content and level of material asked in exams are adequately covered in classroom teaching. Assist students in making long and short-term educational goals that move them toward their ministry vision. Supervise and present instructional material at scheduled times and places in accordance with the college catalog descriptions, course syllabi, and outlines. Show less

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  Global School of Theology - Northwest

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2015

  Church Leadership (50-Hour Seminar)

  Conducted 50-hour seminar with undergraduate students majoring in Church Ministry.Seminar Topics Include:1. Introduction to Leadership Theory (Style and Power)2. The Servant Leader (Principles, Values, and Priorities)3. Biblical Case Studies in Leadership (Paul, Nehemiah, and Barnabas)4. Functioning in Leadership (Reproducing leaders, managing organizational change, leading small groups, and leadership evaluation).

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  Bakke Graduate University

  Jun 2019 - Oct 2020

  Adjunct Professor

  Thankful to become a part of the Bakke Graduate University (BGU) faculty. Bakke Graduate University strengthens leaders who steward resources with and for vulnerable people and places, by means of contextual, Christian-based education innovatively delivered throughout the urban world.

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  Assembly of God World Missions - Africa

  Oct 2020 - now

  Global Worker

  Career cross cultural worker appointed to East Africa to equip pastors and church leaders, develop and deploy church planters, and build a contextually relevant theological and leadership educational system.

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  Northwest University

  Nov 2020 - now

  Adjunct Professor

  Facilitate theological education for career and adult learner's using a variety of delivery platforms and further the institutional vision of spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.