Dr. Jamie Mitchell
Director of Church Culture and Pastoral Engagement, American Pastors Network
Dr. Jamie Mitchell graduated in 1984 from Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn University) with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Christian Education. In 1991, he finished Moody Graduate School’s Master of Arts in Ministry program, including a thesis entitled, “Developing Creativity in Church Leaders.” His educational pursuits were completed in 1993, when he completed the Doctor of Ministry degree at Trinity Evangelical Seminary. He was ordained in the Gospel ministry in 1986 at North Chester Baptist Church (PA).
Since 1984, he has served in many ministry roles, such as college administrator, development director, Minister of Education, Youth Pastor, and Associate Pastor. He served as a pastor for 32 years in the roles of youth, associate, senior pastor, church planter and coach of pastors. He has taught pastoral ministries in a Bible College and was a faculty member with Walk thru the Bible Ministries. He has a unique understanding of what makes churches work and has experience in various church cultures, geographical locations, philosophical flavors and denominational structures. He can quickly assess organizational situations and develop a practical plan to resolve hindrances and jump start for immediate fruitfulness. And when personally lacking solutions, he has a developed network of ministry experts along with a keen understanding of others’ expertise, to find a timely answer for every unique circumstance.
