RESUME | rexwaddell

Before any title was conferred, before any platform was granted, and before any measure of leadership was entrusted to my hands, the greatest decision of my life—second only to surrendering my life to Jesus Christ—was marrying my beloved wife, Evangelist Roslyn L. Waddell. For 38 years, our union has not only endured but flourished as a living testimony of God’s sustaining grace. Our marriage remains a continual source of strength, balance, and blessing, and I thank God for “Roz,” whose faithful presence has helped shape both my life and ministry.

As I present this resume, I do so with a settled conviction: whatever I have accomplished is not the result of personal merit alone, but the unmistakable favor of God at work in my life. I am a true recipient of the favor of God. James 1:17 reminds us that “every good and perfect gift is from above,” while Psalm 90:17 declares that it is God who establishes the work of our hands. Every opportunity, every assignment, and every achievement stands as evidence of His grace.

Therefore, what follows is more than a record of service—it is a testimony of God’s faithfulness. To Him alone belongs all glory, honor, and praise. To God Be the Glory.

ECCLESIASTICAL RESUME

Lifelong Service to the Church of the Living God (C.W.F.F.)

FOUNDER: of the Bishop W.E. Crumes Ministerial Institute.

established in 2005 under the supervision of the late Bishop W.E. Crumes.

During our tenure:

Design, coordinate, and implement various theological and leadership training for both clergy and laity for the national, district, and local church.
Have provided biblically based instruction for well over 1000 participants.
Assisted well over 200 participants in successfully preparing for ordination.
Provide leadership and guidance for the institution’s faculty and staff.
Provide supplemental workshops/seminars throughout the nation.

Accomplishment as Overseeing Elder:

Design and implement the district’s youth and children’s Jamboree attracting well over 220 youth from throughout the district to experience campus life while participating in a variety of events, worship services, and competitive activities.

Provided encouragement, support, training and assistance to district pastors and leaders.
Carried out the constitutional responsibilities of the office.

Accomplishments as Auxiliary Bishop:

Church of the Living God (C.W.F.F.) This particular position provides no official job description, duties, or protocol. Nevertheless, while in this executive position I have been blessed to:

Provide in-depth insight concerning constitutional matters.
Continue as the Dean and lead instructor for the Bishop W.E. Crumes Ministerial Institute
Conducted indepth surveys, questionnaires and various qualitative and quantitative research regarding national trends and concerns.
Afforded an opportunity to preside over the Fifth District Convention

Chief Bishop:

Currently serving as Chief Bishop of the Church of the Living God since August 2018 to present.

Serve as chief executive officer having oversite over the entire organization’s 105 active churches, foreign missions, and national community development efforts.

Accomplishments as Chief Bishop

Vision 2039 – A national effort to address the absence of young adults throughout many of our local congregations, financial sustainability, evangelistic and discipleship efforts. This effort is supported by a myriad of programs, projects and events.

National Podium – Designed specifically for our national convention to serve as a continual reminder of the sacred and holy status of the convention pulpit.

BNAC (Bishops National Auxiliary Council) – a national training, preparation and planning conference created to bring more focus, clarity and synergy among the national ministry leaders resulting in a more engaging, inspiring and exciting national convention experience.

National Layperson’s Advisory Committee: Serves as a “focus-group” to the office of Chief Bishop providing important insight and perspectives on various important issues.

National Youth and Children’s Day Weekend: A national effort to encourage fellowship among youth and children’s ministries throughout the brotherhood as well as encouraging national convention attendance among youth and children.

National Youth Fund: A national effort to raise funds to support the various financial needs of the national youth ministry.

Inspiring Pathways of Leadership: (Component of the Bishop W.E. Crumes School of Ministry and Leadership) An intensive educational and training effort to provide both practical and in depth courses, workshops and seminars both online and in-person to better prepare our current and future leadership to best fulfill their callings.

Fellowship Churches: This is a Spirit-led initiative designed to extend Christian unity,

collaboration, and mutual edification among like-minded congregations and pastors. This program welcomes churches who are not currently part of our organization but desire to be in covenantal fellowship—sharing in ministry, training, and growth

opportunities while maintaining their ecclesiastical autonomy. There are currently approxinately ten Fellowship churches.

National Strategic Planning Team: This team is comprised of highly experienced and skilled individuals that work in a spirit of excellence using their various gifts and talents to create an outstanding, engaging and spiritually up-lifting experience for all those attending any nationally sponsored event, meeting or convention.

National Adjutant Core: This ministry provides: extensive biblical and practical based training for those called to the sacred office of the Adjutancy. The national team provides extensive support to the college of bishops and to the national church during various sacred ceremonies, services and events.

National Logistics and Transportation – This two-fold ministry provides logistical support to all national events by storing and disbursing national stored materials, equipment and supplies. It also service as the national’s VIP transportation ministry.

Women’s Work Ministry 2.0 – A newly organized effort to engage women ages 25 – 45 with relevant topics, activities and engaging opportunities.

National Men's Ministry: Also known as "AMEN" - "A Men's Empowerment Network," The ministry continues to support men's ministry growth and development throughout the entire organization. It ministers to men's spiritual, emotional and physical health through workshops, special excursions, online seminars and healthcare instruction and health-fair opportunities.

Covenant Connection Partners: A coalition of committed and spiritual-minded individuals who have partnered with the national leadership to strive to sustain and support the vision and purpose of the national church.

National Auditing Committee: Revitalized the national auditing committee helping to develop a comprehensive system of policies and procedures to ensure the overall integrity of the organization's financial operations.

Ministry Assistance: Created a comprehensive program that is designed to provide various levels of assistant to local temples.

Convention Services: Created a national greeter and concierge service that provides the highest level of hospitality, warmth and friendly assistance to every national convention attendee.

Secular Experience

Lifetime of Service and Learning

Adjunct Professor:

2022 – Present: Adjunct Professor of Education and Research

provide part-time contracted instruction and scholarly guidance within the School/Department of Education. This role involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in education, research methodology, and related fields; designing and delivering curriculum aligned with program standards; and mentoring students in their academic and professional development.

2013 – 2015 Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville School of Education: instructed undergraduate and graduate students in various introductory courses within the school of education; duties included development and management of class syllabi, planning and execution of lectures, discussions and assignments; accessing and implementing proper grading procedures.

Educational Research Specialist

2015 – 2020 Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri: Research is focused primarily on the pedagogical concepts and instructional strategies that concern the public education of

frican-American students and those of color. Primary responsibilities involve research and publications, lectures and district-wide workshops and seminar trainings.

Resource Development Director Youth Emergency Service of St. Louis Missouri

2003 – 2010 Y.E.S. (Youth Emergency Service) specialized in providing temporary shelter to at risk youth, short-term interventionary individual and family counseling and community education. Duties included development of human and financial resources through grant writing, fundraising efforts and recruitment of qualified personnel. Maintained an annual operating budget of 2.7 million. During our tenure the agency raised over 17 million dollars and expanded from one to four campuses.

Instructional Specialist Hazelwood Schools

1995 – 2000 Responsible for providing an instructional program designed to assist teachers with developing skills in the preparation of effective learning (lesson) plans, presentation of

content, classroom management, and school and community communications. Serve as a liaison between the school, and the assigned office, personnel or department.

Professional Development Coordinator Hazelwood Schools

2000 – 2003 responsible for coordinating a professional development program and related activities; providing information to district staff and faculty; and implementing and maintaining services within established guidelines and standards of the school district.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Formal Degrees

1992 Associate of Arts In Religion; Liberty University
1993 Bachelors in Education Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis Missouri
2013 Master's in Curriculum and Instruction Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
2022 Doctorate in Educational Policy and Leadership, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Certificates and Certifications

Completion of Old Testament Study – E.K. Bailey Institute Dallas, Texas
Completion of New Testament Study – E.K. Bailey Institute Dallas, Texas
Biblical Counseling Certification Northwestern University Biblical Institute Evanston, IL
Various other certifications related to positions held in public education

Associations

Member of the Metro-East St. Louis NAACP chapter
Fellow of the Piasa Bluffs National Author’s Guild

Awards

2000 Greater Metropolitan Y.M.C.A. Humanitarian Award
2002 Muhammad’s Mosque #28B Outstanding Leader Award
2015 Greater Metro St. Louis Pastor’s Alliance Award
And several others.