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Wes Morgan
Currently serving as Pastor of the First Christian Church of Conroe,
Texas
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Senior Minister of local congregation with specialization
in revitalizing the life and ministry of the church.
Pastoral Counselor/Trainer with expertise in the areas of
leader, program and organizational development.
Speaker assemblies and retreats in the areas of spiritual
development,
ministry-based church life and Christian Stress Management.
SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
Preaching and communication
Leader development
Counseling
Spiritual Formation
Training and facilitating groups
Organization development
Conflict management
Experiential education
EDUCATION
Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) with a specialization in
Leader Development and Religious Education,
Lexington Theological Seminary, Lexington, KY, 1976
Bachelor in Arts (B.A.), with majors in Religion and
English, Minors in Psychology and Sociology,
Bethany College, Bethany, WV, 1973
Associates in Arts (A.A.),
Hagerstown Junior College, Hagerstown, MD, 1963
CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
University of Kentucky Medical Center,
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1974-75
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Union College, Barbourville, KY, Graduate studies in
environmental concerns and issues.
Southwest Career Development Center, Arlington, TX,
three day assessment and career guidance, 1987
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX and The
Lombard
Peace Center, Lombard, IL
Certification as Mediator in the State of Texas
Six day event, 2000
Cypress Creek Christian Church, Spring, TX
ARC (Adults Relating to Children) Facilitator Training 1998
Four day event
Samaritan Center Counseling Center, Webster, TX
One year Counseling Practicum, 1991 and 1998
Coastal Plains Area, Department of Ministry, Houston,
TX
Twelve Keys To An Effective Church, Kennon
Callahan,
three day event, 1989
Alban Institute, Washington, DC
From Generation to Generation Intensive, 1986-88
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Personal and Professional Life Management,
four five-day events, 1982
Klarsfield Associates, Columbia, MD
T-D-F (Think-Decide-Feel) A Basis for Staff Formation,
1982, three day lab
Kirkridge, Bangor, PA
Midlife Journey, 1980, three day lab
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Rational Behavior Therapy, 1976, six month program
Institute of Advanced Pastoral Care, Bloomfield Hills,
MI
Communications Workshop, 1974, five day lab
Consulting with Congregations, 1980, five day lab
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Department of
Ministry, Indianapolis, IN
Marriage Communications Lab, 1972, five day lab
Holistic Approach to Ministry, 1979, three day lab
Southern Academy, Indianapolis, IN
Psychosynthesis, 1984, five day lab
Psychosynthesis, 1982, four day lab
Organizational Development, 1978, four day lab
Sexuality and Power, 1977, four day lab
Situational Leadership Styles, 1976, three day lab
Assertiveness Training, 1975, four day lab
Power and Conflict, 1974, four day lab
Intervention Skills, 1972, five day lab
Trainer Development, 1971, five day lab
Program Design Skills, 1970, five day lab
Change Agent Skills, 1968, five day lab
Interpersonal Relationships, 1967, five day lab
Mid-Atlantic Association for Training and Consulting, Inc.,
Washington, DC
Family Systems Training, 1986, four day workshop
Conflict Management, 1978, five day workshop
Consulting Skills, 1978, five day workshop
University Associates, San Diego, CA
Stress Management Certification, 1982, two day lab
Situational Parenting Certification, 1981, three day lab
Situational Leadership Certification, 1980, five day lab
Kentucky Center for Psychosynthesis, Lexington, KY
Holistic Healing, 1976, two day workshop
Psychosynthesis Basic Training, 1984-85, nine month program
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Minister
First Christian Church 2001 to present
Conroe, TX
Leading a congregation toward becoming a ministry-based
church with every member having his/her own ministry enabled
by that persons Spiritual Gifts.
Revitalizing a congregation which had declined in
membership and program.
Senior Minister
First Christian Church 1985 to 2001
Texas City, TX
Senior Minister
Revitalizing a congregation which had declined in
membership and program.
Renewing the Board of Elders as partners in the pastoral
care of the membership.
Restoring a full-range of programs to serve all ages.
Leading a building program which increased the value of
the facilities by $600,000.00
Southern Academy 1972 to 1985
Indianapolis, IN
Lead Trainer
Coordinated the design and implementation of the
following five-day labs:
Building Effective Community, 1985
Advanced Personal Growth, 1984
Psychosynthesis, 1984
Trainer Development, 1983
Building Effective Relationships, 1983
Building Effective Relationships, 1983
Worshipping, 1983
Changing in Life Skills, 1983
Worshipping, 1982
Trainer Development, 1980
Experiential Theology, 1980
Advanced Personal Growth, (Psychosynthesis) 1980
Building Effective Relationships, 1979
Ethical Considerations in Training/Counseling, 1979
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Designing for Change, 1979
Building Effective Relationships, 1978
Designing for Change, 1976
Designing for Change, 1975
Division of Homeland Ministries Christian Church 1983-1985
(Disciples of Christ), Indianapolis, IN
Director of Men's Ministries
Counseled with men in Retreat settings regarding Stress
Management, Mid-life Issues, and Spiritual Formation.
Designed materials for leaders of men's groups in the
areas of Spiritual Formation, Program Development and
Leader Development.
Served as in-house consultant in a reorganization of the
structure of management and work teams.
Christian Church in North Carolina, Wilson, NC 1978-1983
Associate Executive Regional Minister
Developed and administered the leader development
program for the regional church.
Designed a region-wide bible study based on the theme
of the region for two years.
Administered the regional youth and camp and conference
program.
Counseled with local Pastors in many different settings
regarding personal and spiritual development.
Counseled with Regional Staff in terms of personal and
spiritual development.
Counseled with lay persons in many different
settings
regarding personal and spiritual development.
First Christian Church 1973-1978
Pineville, KY
Minister
Pastor of a 123 membership congregation in a small
(2,800 pop) community.
Developed a Community Youth Center that served over
300 youth.
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Conducted community-wide counseling program following
a flood which ravaged the entire town.
Helped to establish a community-wide relief program
following the flood.
Federal Correction Institute 1974
Lexington, KY
Chaplain
Conducted group counseling sessions on a daily basis.
Crestwood Christian Church 1971 to 1973
Lexington, KY
Associate Minister
Designed an extended education program for children (age
three to grade six) which met for two hours on Sunday
morning.
Recruited and trained over 100 teachers and sponsors to
staff the Christian Education program of the church.
Developed counseling program for teenagers.
First Christian Church 1966-1971
Cameron, West Virginia
Minister
Pastor of a congregation of 500 members in a town
of 1500.
Revitalized a congregation which had declined in
membership and program.
Developed a community-wide youth ministry which served
over 100 youth.
Led in a program which remodeled the sanctuary and
redecorated the rest of the facilities.
Island Christian Church 1964-1966
Wheeling, West Virginia
Minister
Pastor of a inner-city congregation in a changing
neighborhood.
Proctor Christian Church 1963-1964
Proctor, West Virginia
Minister
Student ministry in a rural congregation of 60 members.
Offices Held:
Vice-President, Habitat for Humanity, Texas City Chapter,
1998
to present.
President, Texas City Day Nursery Board, Texas City, TX
1994-99
Chair, Mayor's Advisory Committee, Texas City, 1993 -99.
Chair, Texas City 50th Anniversary Celebration of
Disaster
Committee, Texas City, 1996 -97.
Chairperson, Committee on the Ministry, Christian Church
in the Southwest, 1991-92.
Chairperson, Department of Ministry, Coastal Plains Area
Christian Church in the Southwest, 1986-88, 93.
President, Texas City Ministerial Alliance, 1987-89, 93-95,
99.
President, Texas City Kiwanis Club, 1995.
Vice- President, Texas City Kiwanis Club, 1994.
Board of Directors, Texas City Kiwanis, 1990- 94.
Chairperson, Administrative Commission, Southern
Academy of Teaching, 1979 to 1982.
Advisor, General Youth Council of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) 1979 to 1981.
Chairperson, Board of Directors, Pineville/Bell County
Interfaith Housing Corporation, 1977 and 1978.
Chairperson, Board of Directors, Pineville Interfaith,
Pineville, KY, 1977 and 1978.
Member, Board of Directors, Pineville Kiwanis Club,
Pineville, KY, 1977 and 1978.
Chairperson, Board of Directors, Pineville Community
Center, Pineville, KY, 1975 to 1978.
President, Pineville Ministerial Association,
Pineville, KY, 1975 to 1978.
Member, Mayor's Council on Community Development,
Cameron, WV 1967 to 1969.
President Cameron Ministerial Association,
Cameron, WV, 1967 to 1969.
President, Ohio Valley Christian Ministerial Association,
Wheeling, WV, 1966.
Secretary, Ohio Valley Christian Ministerial
Association, Wheeling, WV, 1964,1965.
Student Government President, Hagerstown Junior
College, Hagerstown, MD, 1963.
Honors Received:
Who's Who in the United States, 1993 and 1999
Minister of the Year in Coastal Plains Area, 1995
Who's Who in Religion, 1992-93
Kiwanian of the Year, Texas City, TX, 1991-92
Who's Who in Religion, 1978-79
Community Leaders and Noteworthy Americans, 1978
Minister of the Year in West Virginia, 1966
Dean's List, Bethany College
Leadership Award, Hagerstown Junior College, 1963
Dean's List, Hagerstown Junior College
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