Marcus Dolphens

Experience

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  Metro World Child Foundation, Inc.

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2003

  Intern

  This four month internship focused heavily on training students how to serve people in the inner-city. Mobile Sidewalk Sunday School carried a heavy emphasis as did weekly visitation. Every Saturday was spent riding busses to pick up children for Indoor Kids' Church. Time was also spent in prayer, spiritual development, and learning practical ministry skills. Youth ministry was also a weekly focus. (Metro World Child was formerly called Metro Ministries).

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  Shenandoah Assembly of God

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2008

  Associate Pastor

  Working in various ministries including being a primary member of the teaching team, children's ministry, youth ministry, outreach, and media. Primarily working as the children's/outreach pastor, which included organizing the transportation ministry. I also served as the interim pastor during a period of transition.

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  Grace Church Hickory

  Sept 2008 - now

  Executive Pastor

  Overseeing various ministries including the addition of Grace Church's newest Downtown location, outreach ministries, small groups, children's ministry, guest-to-member assimilation, social media marketing, email marketing, and more. Preaching/teaching on a regular basis. Organizing special events, conferences, and community outreach events.

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  SUM Bible College & Theological Seminary

  Jun 2012 - May 2015

  Cohort Advisor

  Advising the students in Hickory for academic success. Recruiting new students and onboarding them into the school. Creating and evaluating the students practical field ministry experiences. Leading college-mandated annual trips to Mardi Gras in New Orleans for street evangelism. Enhancing spiritual life by organizing weekly chapel services.

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  Every Home for Christ International

  Jul 2017 - Feb 2024

  Inspiring and equipping believers to share the love of Jesus with their neighbors. Networking with pastors and church leaders across the Southeast USA. Directing volunteers to see every home in NC, SC, and GA have the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Inspiring and equipping believers to share the truth love of Jesus. Networking with pastors and church leaders primarily across the eastern half of the United states. Directing volunteers to see every person in the USA have the opportunity to hear the Gospel. Organizing both small and large events to equip and resource pastors and church members. Regularly speaking at churches, conferences, and seminars hosted by Every Home for Christ or other religious organizations. Utilizing the EncounterLife Training Resources to equip believers in overcoming the obstacles that would otherwise prevent them from sharing the hope they've found in Jesus Christ.

  • Outreach Strategist

    Jul 2018 - Feb 2024

  • Regional Director

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2024

  • Certified Trainer

    Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

  Sept 2019 - Oct 2019

  Tour Representative

  Temporary role to help generate interest and support for the Decision America Tour for the state of North Carolina, most specifically in Hickory. Duties included building relationships with and recruiting pastors and churches to attend the event, providing promotional materials, and equipping churches with follow-up tools.

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  Good News Co.

  Oct 2023 - now

  Co-Founder and President

  Good News Co. is dedicated to equipping believers, reaching the lost, and showing compassion in Jesus' Name.