PASTOR DAVID WAYNE PREWITT
321 Keywood Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 258-7961
dwprewitt@gmail.com
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Career Focus
Seasoned
Associate Pastor with 11 years’ experience with increasing responsibility in
congregational leadership. Committed to shepherding individuals to Christ,
engaging the community in missionary work, community outreach, and devising
strategies to sustain long-term kingdom goals. Demonstrable expertise in
spiritual counseling, education, and mentorship. Proven success in advancing
church goals and increasing community engagement in congregation.
Education
Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary March 2017
- Master of Divinity with a specialization in Pastoral Ministries
- BS in Religion with a specialization in Biblical Studies
- BS in Psychology with a specialization in clinical research and counseling
Military
United States Army
- Basic Training
- AIT MOS 31 Bravo Electronic Communications Patch Panel
- AIT Light Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
- Primary Leadership Development Course
- Air Assault school
Ordination
SBCVA
- Ordained through Living Word Baptist Church and the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia
Ministry Experience
The UP Foundation Lynchburg, VA
Program Director April 2016-Present
Establish grant strategy and calendar
- Write and manage grants
- Manage office administration staff/volunteers
- Develop and implement substance abuse relapse prevention-individual plans and group classes
- Develop and coordinate internship program with local colleges and universities
- Research develop and apply for grants; apply grants appropriately to the organization
- Monitor and chart progress on the clients both individually and as a group
- Network with other non-profit programs
- Statistical maintenance and development
- Oversee medical insurance billing, copay and sliding scale payment plans
The Gateway Program/LYN-CAG Lynchburg, VA
Program Manager 2013-2016
- Program Manager
- Case Manager
- Develop and implement substance abuse relapse prevention-individual plans and group classes
- Discipling the clients that are willing to hear God’s word.
- Monitor and chart progress on the clients both individually and as a group
- Network with other non-profit programs
- Statistics maintenance and development
- Building maintenance
Living Word Baptist Church Lynchburg, VA
Biker Outreach Pastor 2012-Present
- Active volunteer pastor ministering to the biker community in Lynchburg and the Central Virginia area.
Small Group Leader 2011-2013
- My wife and I led a small group for our Church that focuses on doing and living the spiritual disciplines as a family and a couple.
- Coordinate and handle Christian service for Living Word Baptist Church and students at Liberty University.
- Adult Sunday School Teacher
- Led an adult Sunday School class on Sunday mornings with pre-programmed curriculum as well as self-designed Bible studies in discipleship. 2011-2014
Tree of Life Lynchburg VA
Adult Sunday School Teacher Marriage Builders Class 2010-2011
- Co-led with wife and one other couple a Sunday morning class for couples
- Designed and implemented curriculum to enrich and strengthen marriages from a Biblical foundation
Mentor/ Counselor Tree of Life Ministries Midtown 2010-2011
- One-on-one counseling for marriage, substance abuse and life skills, in a traditional Sunday school and contemporary small group setting as well as in a mission setting at the downtown satellite for TOLM.
- Small group Counseling/discipleship classes for marriage, substance abuse and life skills in a traditional Sunday school and contemporary small group setting as well as in a mission setting at the downtown satellite for TOLM.
Cornerstone Community Church Lynchburg, VA
Youth Pastor 2007-2009
- Originally volunteered as a youth leader and was later installed as Youth Pastor when the former pastor left
- Youth Pastor-reorganized, developed, implemented, and administered all activities of the Youth Group (grades 6-12)
- Prepared and administered weekly Bible studies and Sunday school lessons that were age and culturally appropriate for large and small groups and one-on-one discipleship
- Developed curriculum and discipleship plan for Junior High and High School age groups relevant to culture
- Hosted parent and volunteer informational meetings
- Introduced and coordinated age-appropriate activities
- Recruited and trained students to serve as student leaders within the youth ministry
Strategic Therapy Associates Inc. Lynchburg, VA
Therapy Companion Internship 2008
- Therapy Companion- mentored, on a daily basis, to at-risk youth in a summer camp environment by developing curriculum that was age and culturally relevant.
- Group Leader-designed, implemented, and maintained curriculum, games, social activities, and recreational activities that were within the guidelines of the individual and group therapy guidelines as well as culturally and age appropriate
Jubilee Family Church Oskaloosa, IA
Associate Pastor 2006-2007
- Mentor- one-on-one mentoring for adult new Christians
- Counselor- one-on-one counseling with individuals dealing with addiction and habitual sin
Fellowship Bible Church Oskaloosa, IA
Youth Group Leader 2005-2006
- Assisted the youth pastor in all areas of a large youth group ministry
- Prepared and administered weekly Bible and Sunday school lessons
- Recruited student leadership from within the ministry to serve
Community Service
Lynchburg Area Substance Use Consortium Lynchburg, VA
2016-present
- Member of consortium whose mission was to make Lynchburg VA and surrounding communities Recovery ready communities.
LU Student Veterans Group Liberty University, VA
Member 2015- present
- Member of an organization with the primary purpose to provide fellowship and support for veterans within the Liberty University community and the local community.
Lynchburg Veterans Council Lynchburg, VA Chaplain 2014-present
- The council exists to disseminate veteran information amongst veteran organizations, and support veteran activities for the common good and welfare of our local veterans.
Virginia Oath Keepers Lynchburg, VA
State Chaplain, SW VA Regional Coordinator, 2014-present
Member Board of Directors.
- Oath Keepers is a non-partisan association of current and formerly serving military, police, and first responders who pledge to fulfill the oath all military and police take to “defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
Blue Ridge Recidivism Council Lynchburg, VA
Member 2013-present
- Exists to aid prior felons in reestablishing themselves into the community by consolidating available community resources such as housing, education, healthcare, and employment.
