Executive Pastor
November 2013 to CurrentEndurance Church of the Valley - Tempe, AZDeveloped employee and volunteer training, supervising of department leaders, preaching, lecturing/teaching, counseling, curriculum & outreach strategies development. Developed organizational and ministry policy and procedures. Facilitated the planning, development and program operations increasing membership by 50%.
Executive Pastor
January 2009 to April 2012Desert Life Church - Scottsdale, AZEvangelism, public relations, administration, day to day operations, employee and volunteer training, supervising of department leaders, preaching, lecturing/teaching, counseling, curriculum & outreach strategies development. Leadership Achievements: Developed organizational and ministry policy and procedures. Enforced building codes and Fire Marshals recommendations creating a safe environment. Facilitated the planning, development and program operations increased membership by 50%.
Chaplain/Service Excellence Director
March 2006 to January 2009Banner Behavioral Health Hospital - Scottsdale, AZDepartment budget development, marketing, administration, day to day operations, employee training & orientation advocate of performance standards & positive work culture, committee supervision, lecturing/teaching, counseling, Group Therapy Curriculum & Outreach strategies development. Spearheaded the execution of the hospitals service excellent program for employees & clients.
Interim Pastor of Evangelism & Discipleship
January 2003 to January 2005First Institutional Baptist Church - Phoenix, AZBible Institute curriculum & budget development, evangelism, administration, day to day operations, employee and volunteer training, supervising of staff, preaching, lecturing/teaching, counseling, curriculum & outreach strategies development, prayer & Bible study. Leadership Achievements: Development and implementation of Bible Institute. Designed and implemented market evangelism program. Spearheaded annual revival logistics and programming.
Pastor
April 2001 to January 2003Spur Cross Cowboy Church - Cave Creek, AZBudget development, evangelism, administration, day to day operations, preaching, lecturing / teaching, curriculum development, prayer & Bible study, counseling, organized Charitable Rodeo & Community Network, over 40 baptisms.
Vice President
April 1999 to May 2001Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZDirected the needs of the community to the proper programs, departments, and personnel of the university; marketing, public relations, lecturing/teaching curriculum development, recruitment and presenting to large diverse groups of people; served on the executive cabinet to give input concerning day-to-day operations and development.
Interim Executive Director of Missions
May 1997 to April 1999Central Association AZ Southern Baptist - Phoenix, AZServed as resource administrator for 100 churches; developed continuing studies programs for pastors and church leaders; established new church development and published monthly articles for denominational newsletter; provided leadership for extensive fund raising and budget management; prepared monthly financial status reports and monitored contract compliance. Provided leadership for new church development.
System Director Behavioral Health Program Development
July 1993 to December 1996Samaritan Health Systems - Phoenix, AZSuccessfully provided leadership for the reorganization, down sizing and systematic integration of Behavioral Health and Medical Hospitals; initiated cross training program to streamline FTE ratio; reduced operating costs, increased revenue, managed budget; provided creative collaborative leadership for the hiring of employees and the preliminary organization for a new state of the art ambulatory medical center; worked with the physicians' contractors, architects and builders for the medical center; maintained adherence to city ordinance and building codes; managed day-to-day operations, seasonal plans, revenue projections, budget analysts and disbursement responsibilities.
Chief Executive Officer
May 1991 to July 1993Koala Hospital & Counseling Centers - Columbus, INResponsible for successfully managing and turning around bankrupt facilities to high level of profitability in six months; interfaced with partners and large clients to develop and maintain organizational strategies & operational efficiencies; provided leadership for all Federal, State, and/or private reviews and inspections pertaining to staff, patients, grounds/facility, civic codes and ordinances; reviewed and assessed P&L statements and therefore determined profitable projections to plan revenue production; amplified community involvement by developing a diverse community forum to better meet the needs of the public; increased the census of the hospital by 50%, lowered expenses and exceeded budget by 10%; managed budget of 1.5 million.
Assistant Administrator
October 1989 to May 1991National Medical Enterprise - Bedford, TXAssigned duties and responsibilities included the supervision of Maintenance/Grounds, Housekeeping, Medical Records, HR, and State & Fed. Review Coordination, planned, developed implement program objectives and policies and procedures.
Masters of Divinity : Pastoral Ministry, 1987Northern Baptist Theological Seminary - Lombard, IL, USMasters of Divinity: Pastoral Ministry, 1987 Northern Baptist Theological Seminary - Lombard, IL Vice President National Seminarians Student Government Leader Student Teacher Assistant to the Dean
Bachelor of Science : Sociology, 1981Illinois State University - Normal, IL, USBachelor of Science: Sociology, 1981 Illinois State University - Normal, IL Served as Vice President Student Government Faculty and Staff search Committees
Master of Divinity : Pastoral Ministry, 1987Northern Baptist Theological Seminary - Lombard, ILUniversity Five year Facility Planning Committee Track & Field Team D.Min.: Counseling
Doctoral : CounselingNorthern Baptist Theological Seminary - Lombard, ILNorthern Baptist Theological Seminary - Lombard, IL Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, 15 hrs of Doctoral work completed
Operations, Budget, Teaching, Training, Evangelism, Building Codes, Public Relations, Clients, Marketing, Disbursement, Integration, Integrator, Therapy, Inspections, Million, Recruitment, Logistics, Budget Management, Housekeeping, Hr, Maintenance, Business Development, Business Operations, Class, Comprehensive Large Array Data Stewardship System, Customer Service, Human Resources, Increase, Leadership Development, Matrix Management, New Business Development, Program Management, Project Management, Public Health, Receptionist, Retail Sales, Solutions, Steering, Strategic Planning, Team Building