Gary Torbet
Dundee,Angus
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with extensive experience in operational planning, empathetic leadership, and crisis intervention. Demonstrates exceptional skills in theological reflection, sermon preparation, and church programme development. Adept at youth mentoring, grief counselling, and relationship-building, with a strong focus on strategic thinking and organisational leadership. Committed to fostering spiritual growth through inspirational leadership and mission-oriented initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pastor
St Mary's Community Church
Dundee, Angus
01.2025 - Current
- Offered spiritual support at homes and hospitals at request of congregants.
- Led programmes such as worship, study, fellowship and service opportunities.
- Addressed issues of faith by providing counselling based on Biblical teachings.
- Facilitated youth group meetings fostering a sense of belonging among young parishioners.
- Facilitated group sessions to explore bible teachings.
- Performed home visitations offering personal guidance and prayer support.
- Fostered spiritual growth in congregation through regular sermons and Bible study sessions.
- Travelled overseas for mission trips spreading gospel messages.
- Wrote and preached engaging and informative sermons at weekly service.
Youth Pastor
Broughty Ferry Baptist Church
Dundee, Angus
01.2013 - 12.2024
- Facilitated regular mentoring sessions which resulted in improved confidence and leadership skills among youths.
- Built stronger community ties for enhanced youth involvement through active outreach programmes.
- Led activities at camps, conferences and retreats.
- Maintained regular communication with church leaders ensuring alignment of youth programs with overall church objectives.
- Established safe spaces for open discussions to foster stronger relationships within the group.
- Created fun-filled holiday camps that deepened participants' faith whilst also promoting fellowship.
- Fostered spiritual growth amongst young congregation by conducting weekly Bible study sessions.
- Organised impactful youth events to foster a sense of belonging and community.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals and baptisms.
- Planned church activities to help raise funds for charitable causes.
- Conducted counselling sessions as required, offering guidance on various life issues from a Christian perspective.
- Supported charity and missionary work in Romania.
- Provided pastoral care through visitation, counselling and prayer.
- Led dynamic worship services, inspiring active participation from youth members.
- Increased youth engagement by creating relevant sermon themes catered towards their experiences.
- Facilitated group sessions to explore bible teachings.
- Developed comprehensive teaching materials, resulting in deeper faith comprehension among youths.
- Developed plans and strategies to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Highland Theological College
Dingwall, Highland 09.2008 - 09.2012
Skills
- Operational planning
- Empathetic leadership
- Critical-thinking
- Topical preaching
- Youth mentoring
- Strategic thinking
- Organisational leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Compassionate listening
- Worship leading
- Theological reflection
- Discipleship
- Church programme development
- Preaching preparing
- First-aid certified
- Fundraiser organising
- Grief counseling
- Event planning and organisation
- Inspirational leadership
- Relationship-building
- Sermon preparation
- Mission-oriented
- Wedding ceremony officiation
- Spiritual leadership
- Emotional intelligence
- Compassionate counselling
Affiliations
- Cooking, walking and watching sports
Accomplishments
Accredited Baptist Minister with Baptist Union of Scotland.
Certification
Diploma in Community Education
Degree in Golf Tourism
Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Degree in Theological Education
Timeline
Pastor
St Mary's Community Church
01.2025 - Current
Youth Pastor
Broughty Ferry Baptist Church
01.2013 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Highland Theological College
09.2008 - 09.2012
Diploma in Community Education
Degree in Golf Tourism
Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Degree in Theological Education
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