1. Larry J. Knight
2933 Farmington Ave.◌ Medford, OR 97504 541-840-3577 Cell◌
Email: pastorlarryknight@gmail.com
Ministry Objective:
Executive Pastor
Summary of qualifications:
• 3 years Co-Pastor leading all staff and vision implementation.
• 5 years of Executive Pastor experience in all aspects of church leadership and staff.
• 8 years as Pastor of Church Operations overseeing all daily administration, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong gift in team building, encouraging, leadership, mentoring.
• Creative communicator, teacher, and preacher.
• Experienced administrator of church business, overseeing Finances, daily operations, and facilities.
• Catalyst for strong financial growth of 3-6% year over year.
• Effective leader of Administrative and Pastoral Staff.
• Leader of vision implementation, including planning and decision making.
• Leader of leaders, equipping for vision advancement of ministries.
• Creative problem solver.
• High priority of loyalty. Flexible and gifted in working with other staff and volunteers.
• Passionate about impacting my community.
• Skilled in counseling and pastoral care.
• Talents: (Gallup Strengths Finder), Self-assurance, Significance, Belief, Maximizer, Relator
• Spiritual Gifts: Teacher, Apostolic, Prophetic, Pastor, Evangelist
• Proficient in MS office software, internet and social media.
Ministry experience:
October 1989 to Present: Medford First Church of the Nazarene: Medford, Oregon
June 2000 - Present: Executive Pastor / Pastor of Church Operations
• Implementation of the vision and values of MFN. Creating a pathway for growth
from 800 to 1200 in weekend attendance.
• Lead Church through transition of 2 Lead Pastor changes – Establishing Vision and
• Conduct Pastoral Staff Meetings and Leadership Board meetings
• Leadership and of daily operations:
• Leadership, training and spiritual challenge of Ministry Staff
• Personnel policies and procedures and HR oversight
• Annual budget development and management, direct fund raising for facilities improvements and debt
reduction
• Leadership of Finance Team, Policy and Personnel Team, Facilities
• Development of multilevel ministry building from conception to completion
• Direct Guest Services Ministry
• Pastoral and strategic assistance to Director of MFC Child Development Center
• Taught weekly bible study
• Preach in absence of Senior Pastor
• Speaker at National Youth Camp in Israel Church & Solutions National Expo/Conference
• Published: Church Solutions Magazine, and Church Executive Magazine

2. February 1998 - June 2000: MFN - Bridge Pastor (Assimilation Ministry)
• Developed Assimilation and discipleship process moving people into the life of the church
• Co-lead welcome / membership classes
• Lead New Believer discipleship classes
• Vision casting and trained volunteer leadership, equipping leaders in ministry
• Directed Ushers and Greeters and First Impressions ministries
• Trained volunteers in altar ministry
• Preached regularly on Sunday mornings
October 1989- February 1998: MFN - Youth Pastor
Other Ministry History:
• Youth Pastor - Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene, Tucson, AZ.
• Youth Pastor - Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, Vancouver, WA.
• Associate Pastor of Youth and Singles - Scottsdale Church of the Nazarene,
• Youth Pastor - Hemet Church of the Nazarene, Hemet, CA.
Education:
Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI)
New Church Dynamics – Systems for Growth – Certified Trainer – June 2016
Churches Planting Churches - Certified Trainer - June 2014
Certified Church Planter Assessor – Church of the Nazarene - April 2013
School of Large Church Management Advanced
January 2001, January 2002, January 2004, January 2006
School of Large Church Management
Graduated October 2000, (Three year program)
National Institute of Youth Ministry (Youthbuilders)
Instructor/Regional seminar leader
Degree: Point Loma Nazarene College (University), San Diego, CA.
Bachelor of Arts Degree with Major in Religion
Concentration: Pastoral Ministry/Theology Certificate in Youth Ministry
Ordained: Church of the Nazarene
Personal Mission:
• To know Christ - Phil. 3:10
• To follow Christ - Matt. 4:19
• To share Christ - John 12:32
Personal Data:
Spouse: Cindy – Graduate Point Loma Nazarene College - Business Administration Degree
Son: Michael – Married
Hobbies and Interests: (How we have fun)
Riding motorcycle, playing racquetball, hanging out together, time at the coast
References:
Craig Rench – Sr. Pastor – Former Lead Pastor Jeff Doud – Pastor - Former staff member (MFN)
2211 E. Vermont St. Anaheim, CA 92806 2611 3rd St
714-322-9009 – Cell Tillamook, OR 97141
ccrench@sbcglobal.net 503-842-2549 Office
jeff@tillamooknaz.com
Kevin Gowland – Staff Associate – Medford
1974 E. McAndrews Rd Bob Brown – Friend – Business Associate
Medford OR 97504 Edward Jones Financial Advisor

3. 541-779-7777 Office 950 North Phoenix road, Suite C-102
kgowland@mednaz.com Medford, Oregon 979504
541-779-5898 Office
Steve Pettit – Missionary Dominica bob.brown@edwardsjones.com
806-486-2860 Cell
steve@pettit5.org