Pastoral Application Packet Kyev P. Tatum, Sr.
Pastoral Application Packet
Kyev P. Tatum, Sr.
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COVER LETTER
May 20, 2026
Dear Members of the Pastoral Search Committee,
Grace and peace be unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I humbly and prayerfully submit this letter and accompanying resume for consideration as Pastor of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. It is with deep respect for your congregation, your history, and your commitment to the Gospel that I express my sincere interest in serving alongside you in ministry.
For more than twenty-five years, God has blessed me with opportunities to preach, teach, shepherd, and serve His people through ministry, community outreach, leadership development, and pastoral care. Since 2018, I have served as Senior Pastor of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth, where our ministry has focused not only on proclaiming the Gospel, but also on demonstrating the love of Christ through prayer, discipleship, healing, education, outreach, and community transformation.
I accepted my call to preach the Gospel in October 1997 during the Texas NAACP State Convention Prayer Breakfast after hearing a sermon from Nehemiah 4 preached by Bishop John Richard Bryant. From that moment forward, I committed my life to serving God’s people with faith, compassion, integrity, and servant leadership.
Throughout my ministry journey, I have remained passionate about biblical preaching, pastoral counseling, mentoring youth and families, strengthening churches, and building bridges between faith and community. I believe the church should serve as both a spiritual refuge and a beacon of hope in the community — a place where lives are transformed by the power of Jesus Christ.
I would be honored for the opportunity to further discuss my faith journey, ministry philosophy, leadership experience, and vision for pastoral service with your committee. Thank you for your prayerful consideration, and may God continue to bless St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church as you seek His guidance for your next pastor.
With prayerful sincerity,
Kyev P. Tatum, Sr.
RESUME
Kyev P. Tatum, Sr.
OBJECTIVE
To prayerfully pursue the opportunity to serve as Pastor of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church while continuing a lifelong commitment to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ, shepherding God’s people, strengthening families and communities through faith, and leading with biblical integrity, compassion, wisdom, and servant leadership.
PERSONAL TESTIMONY & CALL TO MINISTRY
Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. accepted his call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in October 1997 during the Texas NAACP State Convention Prayer Breakfast after hearing a sermon from Nehemiah 4 preached by Bishop John Richard Bryant. Since that life-changing moment, Pastor Tatum has devoted himself to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ through preaching, teaching, discipleship, pastoral care, mentorship, and community ministry.
His ministry philosophy is rooted in the belief that the church should serve as both a spiritual refuge and a source of hope, healing, restoration, and transformation within the community. Pastor Tatum is committed to leading by the guidance and power of the Holy Spirit through biblical teaching, compassionate service, prayer, outreach, and Christ-centered leadership.
MINISTERIAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Pastor
New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church of Fort Worth
- Serves as Senior Pastor of one of Fort Worth’s historic churches located in the heart of the 76104 community.
- Provides spiritual leadership through biblical preaching, teaching, pastoral counseling, discipleship, and church administration.
- Oversees worship services, outreach ministries, missions, leadership development, and community partnerships.
- Administers church ordinances including Baptism and Holy Communion.
- Leads ministries focused on mental health awareness, food insecurity relief, youth empowerment, education, violence prevention, and holistic community healing.
- Expanded the church’s role as a neighborhood resource center serving thousands through emergency assistance, health initiatives, educational support, and faith-based outreach.
- Developed collaborative partnerships with universities, healthcare organizations, civic leaders, nonprofit agencies, and community stakeholders to improve opportunities for underserved communities.
- Organized citywide prayer gatherings, leadership forums, ministry initiatives, and community restoration projects.
President
Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas
2017 – Present
- Leads statewide coalition efforts focused on justice, education, public health, civic engagement, and community advocacy.
- Coordinates clergy engagement, faith-based partnerships, and collaborative ministry initiatives throughout Texas.
- Advocates for underserved communities through servant leadership, relationship building, and strategic community collaboration.
EDUCATION
University of North Texas
School of Community Service
Denton, Texas
- Studies concentrated in leadership, community engagement, and public service.
MINISTERIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed and Ordained Baptist Minister with more than twenty-five years of ministry experience in preaching, teaching, discipleship, pastoral leadership, and community ministry.
- Proven communicator of the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a deep commitment to biblical truth, spiritual growth, and Christ-centered leadership.
- Experienced in pastoral counseling, mentorship, conflict resolution, bereavement support, and spiritual care for individuals and families.
- Skilled in church administration, ministry planning, outreach development, organizational leadership, and community engagement.
- Demonstrated servant leader with experience guiding congregations through worship, prayer, evangelism, missions, and transformational ministry initiatives.
- Extensive background in building partnerships with churches, schools, healthcare organizations, civic leaders, and nonprofit agencies to strengthen communities and expand ministry impact.
- Experienced in leading ministries focused on evangelism, education, youth empowerment, violence prevention, mental health awareness, and holistic community healing.
- Dedicated to ministry that reflects integrity, compassion, accountability, faith, and the love of Jesus Christ in both the church and the broader community.
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENT
- Aspen Institute Religion & Society Program Fellow
- President, Ministers Justice Coalition of Texas
- Senior Pastor and community advocate committed to faith-based leadership and neighborhood transformation
- Public speaker and organizer addressing issues related to education, public health, justice, violence prevention, and community restoration
- Faith-based collaborator with schools, universities, healthcare systems, civic organizations, and nonprofit agencies
- Organizer of youth leadership, workforce development, mentorship, and educational opportunity initiatives
- Advocate for mental health awareness, trauma-informed ministry, and holistic approaches to healing and wellness
- Facilitator of prayer gatherings, leadership forums, outreach initiatives, and collaborative partnerships throughout Texas
REFERENCES
Ministry References
Available Upon Request
Personal References
Available Upon Request
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
- Ministerial License
- Ordination Certificate
- Letters of Recommendation
- Educational and Ministry Credentials
- Additional Supporting Documents and Ministry Certifications
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