Valerie Ritter
Cedar Bluff
Summary
Retired United Methodist Pastor with 22 years of pastoral care with strong preaching, teaching and organizational skills influenced by music education and music therapy undergraduate work.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Elk Garden & Honaker United Methodist Churches
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Bible Teacher
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Led effective pastoral care for congregation members, providing spiritual guidance and support during times of crisis or need.
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
- Pianist as needed
- Community Outreach
Senior Pastor
Fairfield & Emory United Methodist Churches
07.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Pastor
Mountain Valley & Cedar Grove United Methodist
07.2011 - 06.2018
Senior Pastor
Bethany United Methodist Church
07.2008 - 06.2011
Senior Pastor
Mount Vernon & South River UMCs
07.2004 - 06.2008
Student Pastor
West Louisa Charge
07.2002 - 06.2004
Associate Pastor
Market Street United Methodist Church
07.2000 - 06.2002
Assisted Senior Pastor with preaching, teaching, and visitation. Coordinated educational activities for all ages. Youth director.
Director of Program Ministries
Market Street UMC
10.1998 - 06.2000
Coordinated educational activities for all ages. Led Children's Worship, Youth program, and mission trips. Lead Bible studies and prayer groups. Worked with Parish Nurse. Other as needed by Senior Pastor.
Church Organist & Choir Accompanist
Hickory UMC
01.1996 - 06.1998
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lifeway Christian Stores
09.1995 - 06.1998
EMT
Barre Town EMS
08.1993 - 08.1995
EMT, Driver, Training Officer, Mass Casualty Instructor
Child Care Provider
Self Employed
01.1989 - 05.1993
Education
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Wesley Theological Seminary
Washington, DC05-2004
Master of Religious Education -
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY05-1984
Bachelor of Music Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05-1981
Bachelor of Music Education - Piano, Choral
Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA05-1981
Skills
Collaborative teamwork
Organizational skills
Active listening
Adaptability and flexibility
Goal setting
Relationship building
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Elk Garden & Honaker United Methodist Churches
07.2020 - 02.2022
Senior Pastor
Fairfield & Emory United Methodist Churches
07.2017 - 06.2020
Senior Pastor
Mountain Valley & Cedar Grove United Methodist
07.2011 - 06.2018
Senior Pastor
Bethany United Methodist Church
07.2008 - 06.2011
Senior Pastor
Mount Vernon & South River UMCs
07.2004 - 06.2008
Student Pastor
West Louisa Charge
07.2002 - 06.2004
Associate Pastor
Market Street United Methodist Church
07.2000 - 06.2002
Director of Program Ministries
Market Street UMC
10.1998 - 06.2000
Church Organist & Choir Accompanist
Hickory UMC
01.1996 - 06.1998
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Lifeway Christian Stores
09.1995 - 06.1998
EMT
Barre Town EMS
08.1993 - 08.1995
Child Care Provider
Self Employed
01.1989 - 05.1993
Master of Divinity - Biblical Studies
Wesley Theological Seminary
Master of Religious Education -
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Music Therapy -
Shenandoah University
Bachelor of Music Education - Piano, Choral
Shenandoah University
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