RESUME

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REV. CASSIE CARROLL

Pastor at Palisades Presbyterian Church

Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our souls washed with pure water. - Hebrews 10:22

Cassie Carroll brings to the Presbyterian Church a substantial history of high achievement that has resulted in ever more healthy members, churches, and communities. Working with youth and entire congregations she has brought comfort and the assurance of God’s love to those in greatest need. Inspiring from the pulpit, her anointing in the faith drives the mission of the church. Leading innovative initiatives her diligence and grace improves the health of the ministry. Guiding, nurturing, and supporting others in their spiritual journey, Ms. Carroll advances the mission of the Presbyterian Church, USA.

A RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT

Comfort

  • Made over 200 pastoral calls for the sick and shut-ins.

  • Counseled 250 youth and their families in crisis.

  • Directed 50 contemplative prayer services.

Inspire

  • Planned 400 worship services.

  • Shared 500 sermons.

  • Temporary Pastor for 150 services.

Lead

  • Administrative duties including building, facilities, and finance.

  • Designed and implemented 40 new initiatives.

  • Constructive participant in 50 meetings with Session Members and the Chair.

  • Moderated 12 Session Meetings.

  • Facilitated 7 committees with a variety of purposes.

Guide

  • Nurtured and supported 75 high-risk youth through faith-based engagement.

  • Supported 300 community members in traditional and innovative community initiatives.

HONORS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Appointed to student leadership during undergraduate and seminary.

  • Honored with requests to be the keynote speaker at multiple retreats.

  • Honored to speak in numerous ecumenical settings.

  • Recognized vocal expertise and talent at services and retreats.

  • Honored to create events for development and stewardship campaigns.

FAITH-BASED LEADERSHIP

Palisades Presbyterian Church • San Diego, CA • July 2022 to Present

Hanna Boys Center • Sonoma, CA • June 2020 to August 2021

Westminster Woods Camp & Conference Center • Occidental, CA • May 2017 to June 2020

Presbyterian Church of the Roses • Santa Rosa, CA • December 2016 to October 2017

Quest Church • Seattle, WA • September 2014 to June 2015

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology • Seattle, WA • Seasonal: 2014, 2015, 2016

Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church • Sunnyvale, CA • July 2007 to July 2012

EDUCATION

The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology

Master of Divinity June 2016

Simpson University

B.A. General Ministry April 2005

Minor: Pastoral Studies