zach
gryder

Faithful Pastor with 16 years of full-time ministry experience, a history of leading robust congregations, and a successful track record running church operations. Skilled at connecting with established members, as well as engaging with new believers to build solid relationships and rapport. Experienced in preaching and inspiring individuals and ministries to grow toward new heights.

skills

  • preaching

  • teaching

  • launching campuses

  • testing

  • leadership development

  • church revitalization

  • fundraising strategies

experience

Executive Teaching Pastor, HighRidge Church
Jan 2024 - Current, Fort Worth, TX

  • Governing campus operations for Fort Worth and Parker County, overseeing Next Generation ministries 0-30 year olds, created new campus launch strategies

  • Managing the launch of our biggest campus to date, 18 million dollar project with a grand opening of 1,400 in attendance

  • Oversee sermon series, sermon calendar, and speaker rotations

  • Overseeing a 6 million dollar budget

  • Serving as primary speaker to congregation of 2,000. Speaking 34-38 weeks a year.

Campus Pastor, HighRidge Church
Jan 2018 - Dec 2023

  • Launched Graham campus in January with 270 attendees and a 275K dollar budget

  • Grew Graham campus weekly attendance to 550 and a 1 million dollar budget. Preached weekly to congregation

  • Oversaw Fort Worth campus, all campus-level operations with a 3 million dollar budget and 1,500 weekly attendees. Secondary communicator, preaching 15-20 times a year

    Next Generation Pastor, HighRidge Church
    Jan 2016 - Dec 2017, Fort Worth, TX

  • Oversaw Kids Ministry, Kids School, Youth, and Young Adults

  • Preached for Young Adult Ministry and Youth Ministry

  • Worked strategically with a 300K dollar budget

  • Supervised a staff of 20 staff members across NextGen departments

    Youth Pastor, First Baptist Calhoun Church & HighRidge Church,
    Aug 2009 - Dec 2015

  • Collaborated with church staff and volunteers to create a welcoming environment for all attendees

  • Oversaw planning and execution of annual summer camps for various age groups within the church's youth population

  • Designed engaging lesson plans that incorporated biblical teachings, discussion, games, and activities

Missions
Jan 2009 - Mar 2023

  • Shared the gospel on 5 continents

  • Ministered in: Brazil, Nicaragua, Rwanda (Africa), China, Israel, & Australia

Youth Associate Ronnie Ministries
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011, Fort Worth , TX

  • Traveled 20-25 weeks a year around the country with Ronnie Hill hosting evangelistic events. Preached to youth and taught hands-on evangelism training

  • Hosted city-wide crusades for thousands of people yearly in Nicaragua.

  • Gave presentations at over 200 school assemblies in public schools around the

    United States on "Bullying & Teen Suicide".

education

Master of Arts (M.A.): Theology
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, Dec 2020

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.): Psychology
University of Louisiana Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana, Dec 2011

Mississippi Community College, Morehouse, MS
Collegiate Athlete, Baseball

Texarkana A&M Community College, Texarkana, TX
Collegiate Athlete, Baseball

REFERRALS

  • Brady Boyd

    Lead Pastor New Life Church
    (Colorado Springs, CO)
    (719) 314-5373

  • Jeff Klingenberg

    Lead Pastor HighRidge Church
    (Fort Worth, TX)
    (817) 991-1920

  • Landon Pickering

    Lead Pastor TradeMark Church
    (Fort Worth, TX)
    (817) 751-2257

  • Tim Rivers

    Lead Pastor Embassy City Church
    (Irving, TX)
    (817) 657-2741

  • Curtis Woodliff

    Executive Pastor HighRidge Church
    (Fort Worth, TX)
    (817) 881-6241

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