JEFF L. BARBIERI 1380 E. Oregon, Cell: 517-902-5869 Email: jeff@ogdenchurch.org M I N I S T R Y P H I L O S O P H Y The most prominent term used in Scripture to describe God s leaders is that of a shepherd. With the current emphasis on business models in pastoral circles, I am first and foremost committed to the shepherding of souls. While there is a functional overlap between a chief executive and a pastor, the fuel that drives each of them is ultimately an affair of the heart. The executive seeks to make the church a well-oiled machine where people become a means to an end. The shepherd, however, seeks to create a loving community where the Savior is the means of their love. You cannot mechanize love for people nor can you raise mature disciples in a microwave oven it takes time, patience, and vigilance. As a faithful pastor my goal is to walk alongside a community of people for an entire generation; entering into deep fellowship and worship, preaching and teaching through the entire Bible, serving one another, leading moms, dads, and children to Christ in their living rooms, and visiting people when they are hurting all to create a culture where people are willing to go to the ends of the earth to see God s glory displayed and proclaim the good news of the gospel. M I N I S T R Y M I S S I O N A N D V I S I O N I have an intense desire to be a catalyst for spiritual life change in men and women from all walks of life. My commitment to Christ is to be a leader among His people on this journey. This is a life-long challenge founded upon Christ s commission to His disciples, both then and now. I believe the first step in shepherding an existing flock is to establish trust with the sheep. People have to know that their pastor loves them and has their best interest at heart before they are willing to buy into a vision for the future. My first commitment as a pastor is to radically love, lead, feed, and protect the flock. Then, with a strong foundation, my vision is to raise up and unleash a mature community of believers; men and women who are confident of God s character and attributes, who manifest the life of God in their souls, who persevere in suffering, who have a missionary heartbeat, and who possess a powerful sense of the greatness of God which causes them to worship and serve their Savior. P E R S O N A L B A C K G R O U N D Childhood: Conversion: I was born on February 16, 1968 in Dallas, Texas, to Louis and Carol Barbieri. I grew up in a strong Christian home with loving parents who taught me about the Lord and His incredible love for me. At the age of eight, through the faithful instruction of my parents and Sunday school teachers, I realized my sinfulness and need of a Savior, Jesus Christ.
Marriage: Children: Calling: I met my wife, Tamra, while we were both serving at a Christian summer camp. From our first date I began to pray that the Lord would bless me with a wife like Tamra. The Lord answered my prayer and we were married on June 23, 1990 in Dallas, Texas. Tamra and I have been blessed with three wonderful children. Our twin girls, Jenna and Laura are eighteen years old. Jenna will be a freshman at Moody Bible Institute and Laura will be a freshman at Cornerstone University. Our son Jake is fifteen and will be a high school sophomore. After approximately ten years in the corporate world, the Lord began to fill me with the desire to serve Him in full-time ministry. While my work was satisfying and rewarding, the passion in my heart was to invest my time, my energy, and my whole life into things of eternal significance. Though I was unaware, the Lord was in the process of filling Tamra s heart with the same passion at the same time. Being firmly established with a career and family, such a calling seemed overwhelming. The Lord patiently continued to lead us through much prayer, study of His word, and wise counsel. As we began to step out on faith and pursue seminary training, the Lord showed us in amazing ways that if we would follow Him in obedience to His calling, He would surely go with us! He began to make-a-way when I thought there was noway! What I perceived to be barriers to such a calling, we watched the Lord break them down before our eyes. My time in seminary brought further confirmation and deeper commitment to His calling to serve Him full-time in the local church. S P O U S E P E R S O N A L B A C K G R O U N D Childhood: Conversion: Education: Ministry: Tamra was born on October 25, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio, to Mac and Dolores McKnight. She grew up in loving Christian home with her two older brothers. When Tamra was nine years old, at Vacation Bible School, she recognized her need of a savior to forgive her of her sins and reconcile her to God. It was at this time that she placed her faith in Jesus Christ alone to save her from her sins. Throughout her life she has continued to grow in her obedience and love for the Lord as He has taken her through valleys and mountains all the while strengthening her faith. Graduate: Tamra graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in May, 2008 earning her Masters of Biblical Counseling. Undergraduate: Tamra graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 1989. Tamra currently serves as a LLPC Christian Counselor at Restoration Counseling, where she provides biblical counseling services that are distinctively Christian. She also created and teaches a Bible class at Lenawee Christian School that explores God s view of marriage and family. In addition to her counseling and teaching responsibilities in the community, Tamra also serves in the church through leading the women s ministry, Titus Woman for MOPS, teaching Precept Bible studies, and regularly singing on the worship team. She has taught youth and adults in Bible study for over 20 years. During her seminary training, Tamra was also the Chair of the Dallas Theological Seminary Women Student s Fellowship (WSF) for a year and a half. She provided leadership to the WSF board whose purpose was to provide opportunities for the women students to authentically engage in relationships of encouragement, support, and accountability (Hebrews 3:13). Other responsibilities with WSF have included: retreat chair
for the annual fall retreat, creating and implementing new programs for WSF, and speaking at a DTS Chapel sponsored by WSF. F O R M A L E D U C A T I O N Graduate: Undergraduate: DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY August 2003 May 2008 Masters of Theology Emphasis: Pastoral Servant Leadership TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY August 1986 May 1991 Bachelor of Environmental Design Major: Architecture S P I R I T U A L G I F T E D N E S S Teaching Encouragement Preaching Faith Leadership Administration M I N I S T R Y C O N V I C T I O N S The gospel is the only means of salvation True salvation brings lasting life change The entire Bible is relevant to the Christian The heart of a pastor is to shepherd people Good preaching proclaims the beauty of Christ God s fame is the passion behind missions Personal evangelism flows from personal faith Sound doctrine is the bedrock of maturity Worship should engage the heart and the mind Every believer is gifted to help the church Leaders must equip the church to utilize their gifts A biblical community yearns for holiness Biblical eldership is a safeguard for the church The goal of church discipline is restoration P E R S O N A L V A L U E S The pursuit of personal intimacy with Christ The authority, inerrancy, & sufficiency of Scripture A commitment to an honorable life of integrity A God-centered theology which exalts His glory The cherished place of my wife and children Relationships of significant accountability A profound comfort in God s sovereignty A life of faith rooted in historic Christianity M I N I S T R Y E X P E R I E N C E Ogden Church, Adrian, MI Lead Pastor: Responsibilities include - communicate and lead God s vision
for the mission and programs of the church; shepherd the church through weekly teaching and preaching of the Word of God, pastoral care, and counseling; lead and equip the core leaders of the church including the elder board, pastoral staff, and ministry staff. 2009 July, 2012 Lead Teaching Pastor: Served alongside the Lead Pastor in the shepherding of the church. Responsibilities included served as the primary teacher/preacher of a pastoral teaching team; provided leadership to the discipleship ministries of the church including Bible studies, small groups, and home groups; shepherding, care, and counseling. 2008 2009 Lakeside Baptist Church, Dallas TX Adult Bible Study Teacher: Responsibilities included weekly interactive Bible study, outreach, hospital visitation, community service projects, discipleship, and one-on-one counseling. 2000 2008 Discipleship Team Leader: Established, promoted, and implemented a variety of discipleship opportunities with the goal to raise up mature disciples who are growing in their faith, walking in obedience, and active in service. 2007 2008 Pastoral Intern: Worked under the leadership of the Senior Pastor, Dr. Paul Saylors, for one year. Exposed to all facets of pastoral work and ministry. 2006 2007 Deacon: Ministering to the needs of the church families. 1998-2008 Youth Bible Study Teacher: I taught a Bible Study class for both Jr. High and Sr. High students. Responsibilities included weekly Bible study, mentoring, youth socials, service projects, mission trips, and youth camps. 1993-2000 Marriage Seminar Instructor Tamra and I have been trained in Christian Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program (CPREP) and lead weekend marriage conferences (typically 12 hours) based on this material. CPREP is a biblically centered, research based approach to help couples prevent divorce and preserve lasting love. 2006 - Present S E C U L A R E X P E R I E N C E Nortel, Richardson, TX Real Estate Analyst, Corporate Strategy 2002 2008 Real Estate Strategic Planning 1998 2002 Corporate Real Estate Design Manager 1995 1998 Corporate Real Estate Planning and Project Management 1991 1995 Hendrickson Construction, Dallas, TX Crew Chief - Fence, deck, and swimming pool construction. (Summer) 1986 1991 R E F E R E N C E S
Rev. John Trimble, Lead Pastor Grace Point Evangelical Free Church 4612 N. Adrian Hwy 517-499-1379 Mr. Ron Evans, President, Lenawee Christian Ministries and LCS Head of School 111 Wolf Creek Hwy 517-499-1160 Mr. Mike Fike, Elder, Ogden Church 5706 Hunt Rd. 517-902-4792 Mrs. Connie Morris, Friend and Co-worker Ogden Church Administrator 2216 Gorman Rd. 517-263-1445 Mrs. Karla Wilson, Friend Nurse Practitioner 5104 E. Horton Rd. Blissfield, MI 49228 517-260-4616 Mrs. Susan Dooley, Friend 9505 Fieldcrest Ct Dallas, Tx 75238 214-349-1595 More references available upon request