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Jessica Claire
  • Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
  • Home: (555) 432-1000
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Professional Summary
Freelance copyeditor and researcher whose primary area of interest is theology. Ordained minister in The United Methodist Church (2004-deacon in full connection in the North Texas Conference). 
Skills
  • Curriculum development
  • Staff supervision
  • Attention to detail
  • Course planning
  • Organized and detailed
  • Extensive knowledge of theology
  • Extensive knowledge of copyediting
  • PowerPoint
  • Sound editorial judgment
  • Fast learner
  • Effective time management
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Creative imagination stimulation
  • Audio-visual aid implementation
  • Student motivation
  • Classroom discipline
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Creative imagination stimulation
  • Audio-visual aid implementation
Work History
Associate Pastor, 07/2008 to 03/2009
Mcdonald's UkLincoln, NE,
  • Served as Director of Discipleship Ministries - managing staff of children's ministries, youth ministries, adult ministries, women's ministries, and sports ministries.
  • Emphasis with staff was teamwork development and laity empowerment.
  • Advised staff on curriculum planning and selection.
  • Developed curriculum for new member orientation and assimilation course.
  • Assisted as clergy in Sunday morning worship.
Associate Pastor, 08/2003 to 06/2008
First United Methodist ChurchCity, STATE,
  • Assisted regularly in Sunday morning worship - preaching on a rotating basis.
  • Developed curriculum for Gifts Plus course (spiritual gifts, personality type, and passions).
  • Developed a lay mobilization system to better empower laity.
  • Managed staff in Christian education, small group ministries, welcoming ministries, and membership development.
  • Advised staff on curriculum planning and selection.
  • Led in expansion of women's ministries - including addition of women's annual retreat.
  • Wrote materials and served as key note speaker for women's retreat for six years.
  • Preached and led worship in weekly Chapel service.
  • Provided pastoral care & counseling.
  • Officiated at weddings and funerals.
Associate Pastor, 08/2000 to 07/2003
First United Methodist ChurchCity, STATE,
  • Assisted regularly in worship - preaching on occasion.
  • Developed a lay mobilization system to better empower laity.
  • Led a weekend retreat using my own developed lay mobilization curriculum.
  • Managed staff of education, small groups, women's ministries, lay pastor ministry, grief/divorce recovery ministries, Stephen Ministry, and singles ministry.
  • Coordinated and provided pastoral care.
  • Officiated at weddings and funerals, as needed.
Staff Member, 1992 to 2000
Custer Road United Methodist ChurchCity, STATE,
  • Served in a variety of capacities, including: Director of Preschool Ministries, Adult Bible Studies & Small Groups, Singles Ministries, and Grief Ministries.
Associate Pastor, 2010 to 09/2012
Shallotte United Methodist ChurchCity, STATE,
  • Assisted in worship - preaching on a rotating basis.
  • Oversaw adult education, small groups, women's ministries, and visitor/prospective member/new member follow-up.
  • Implemented a lay mobilization system.
  • Taught various Bible studies and classes.
  • Advised teachers on curriculum planning and selection.
  • Managed church-wide mission projects and day-to-day benevolent needs.
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling.
  • Officiated funerals and weddings.
Associate Pastor, 2010 to 09/2012
Shallotte United Methodist ChurchCity, STATE,
  • Assisted in worship - preaching on a rotating basis.
  • Oversaw adult education, small groups, women's ministries, and visitor/prospective member/new member follow-up.
  • Implemented a lay mobilization system.
  • Taught various Bible studies and classes.
  • Advised teachers on curriculum planning and selection.
  • Managed church-wide mission projects and day-to-day benevolent needs.
  • Provided pastoral care and counseling.
  • Officiated funerals and weddings.
Education
M.T.S: Theological Studies, Expected in 2000
SMU Perkins School of Theology - Dallas, TX
GPA: graduated Cum Laude
Theological Studies graduated Cum Laude Participated in Clinical Pastoral Education unit at Children's Medical Center in Dallas.
B.S: Business & Commerce, Expected in 1 1
University of Houston - ,
GPA:
Business & Commerce
Certifications
  • Being an ordained minister is so much more than a job for me: it is part of my being. I've trained and studied extensively to pursue this passion. My strong editorial skills and keen eye for detail, when used with projects of a theological/scriptural nature, allow me to continue to carry out this call with dedication and enthusiasm.
  • Professional Copyediting Certificate - 2014
  • Ordained Minister - The United Methodist Church - 2004 to present - deacon in full connection in the North Texas Annual Conference
  • Licensed Deacon - The United Methodist Church - 2000 to 2003 - North Texas Annual Conference
Skills
counseling, Director, managing, teamwork

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School Attended

  • SMU Perkins School of Theology
  • University of Houston

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