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LEAD PASTOR
Summary

Results-focused nonprofit professional with strength in leadership development, organizing and supervision. Proactive leader with strengths in communication and collaboration. Proficient in leveraging strategic planning and nonprofit administration knowledge to promote strong organizational structures and teams. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.

Skills
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Biblical stewardship
  • Preparing weekly sermons
  • Crisis management
  • Preaching
  • Organizational leadership
  • Mission-oriented
  • Leadership development
  • Interdenominational networking
  • Organizational skills
  • Project planning
  • People skills
  • Relationship building
  • Supervision
Experience
Company Name | City, StateLead Pastor07/2019 - Current
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Managed all aspects of ministry.
  • Wrote articles for church newsletters and bulletins.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Optimized church committee functions clarifying goals and delegating tasks.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
Company Name | City, StateLead Pastor07/2018 - 07/2019
  • Conducted special services like baptisms, weddings and funerals.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Coordinated with stewardship committee to advocate biblical stewardship when promoting congregational benevolence.
  • Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
Company Name | City, StateNational Program Director08/2015 - 03/2017
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Established new workflow and employee training processes to improve operational efficiency.
  • Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in 50% increase in second-year volunteer service within 1 year.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Provided organizational leadership to over 100 professionals.
  • Cultivated and maintained industry relationships and customer partnerships to capitalize on opportunities and maximize business success.
  • Hired, trained and mentored 5 staff members to maximize productivity.
  • Partnered with executive team to define company goals.
Company Name | City, StateAssociate Pastor09/2010 - 08/2015
  • Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
  • Reached out to unchurched, new residents or inactive church members.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Developed and cultivated professional relationships with various third parties, including city officials, civic groups and members of public, improving engagement in community outreach activities.
  • Improved operations and functions of church committees by clarifying objectives and empowering other committee members to take responsibility.
  • Spearheaded community outreach programs, such as the monthly lunch feeding to over 100 people per month.
  • Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Education and Training
Walden University | CityGraduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management in Nonprofit Management05/2018
Western Kentucky University | City, StateMaster of Arts in Social Responsibility And Sustainable Communities12/2016
Wesley Theological Seminary | City, StateMaster of Arts in Theology05/2005
Wesley Theological Seminary | City, StateMaster of Theological Studies in Theology05/2005
College Of William And Mary | CityBachelor of Arts in Political Science05/2000
Certifications
  • Nonprofit Management Training - 2018
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Walden University
  • Western Kentucky University
  • Wesley Theological Seminary
  • College Of William And Mary

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Pastor
  • National Program Director
  • Associate Pastor

Degrees

  • Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management in Nonprofit Management
    Master of Arts in Social Responsibility And Sustainable Communities
    Master of Arts in Theology
    Master of Theological Studies in Theology
    Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

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