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10+ years of experience
Served as the first point liaison for the Senior Pastor between a congregation of 2,000 members as well as the staff and the community. Received appointments, answered phone calls and mail and ensured that the office was a confidential and caring place.
- Provided administrative and clerical support for the Executive Team as well as the Media and Communications departments.
- Coordinated and planned retreats, staff meetings and staff events and conferences sponsored by the Executive Team
- Maintained office supply inventory for over 60 staff members.
- Developed the departmental annual budget in addition to processing expense reports, check requests and receipts for payment.
0-5 years of experience
Guided and directed a congregation of 150 people with an annual budget of $250,000
- Prepared for and preached the Word of God in each service, lead in observing the ordinances.
- Mentored and trained associate Pastor to become a Senior Pastor.
- Provided administrative leadership in all aspects of church operations.
- Oversaw all ministry areas to ensure effective functioning. Lead in planning, directing,
- Directed the planning and facilitating of all elements necessary for maintaining quality worship
- Transitioned Sunday School Program to Life Group Format
- Taught the church members to "Love God and Love Others" in all areas of life.
- Oversaw a building program that included stewardship teaching and fundraising efforts.
- Held wedding ceremonies, funerals and baby dedications.
6-10 years of experience
Provide counsel and direction for individuals dealing with a variety of issues, including marriage and family counseling, substance abuse, addictions, and mental health.
- Promoted and coordinated self-empowering workshops to focus groups.
- Lead small groups for people, assisting them with life skills, creating a plan of action and creating encouraging accountability within the group to support individuals in achieving their goals.
- Tasks include planning activities for services, planning music with leaders, creating small group discussion guides on topic.
0-5 years of experience
- Orchestrated management activities for a non-profit corporation with annual revenues of $450k
- Successfully spearheaded Capitol Funds Campaign to retire mortgages totaling $400k on two buildings within a two year period.
- Directed all financial, budgeting, monitored and approved expenditures, operating, purchasing, human resource, and administrative functions. Ensured timely execution of financial reporting, operating forecast, cash flow planning, and new project planning/implementation.
- Served in the capacity of Chief Executive Officer of a faith-based organization. Duties included: development of community outreach programs, counseling of congregants; teaching bible study classes, providing messages of faith and hope on a weekly basis through the biblical art of preaching, mentoring, supervising and evaluation of the pastoral staff, planning church budget preparation and oversight.
0-5 years of experience
Managed a staff of 22 direct reports
- Administered an annual budget of $135,000
- Lead multi-organizational community service projects
- Managed staff conflicts
- Facilitated staff meetings in order to improve best practices
- Conducted employment interviews, on-boarding and terminations
- Managed the payroll function and staff schedules
- Enhanced the organization's brand through market research and strategic planning
- Increased organizational effectiveness through the modernization of departments
- Engaged the public in support of the organization's mission on a daily basis
- Coached staff and clients in order to improve performance
0-5 years of experience
- Prepared PowerPoint Slide presentation that aligned with weekly sermons;
- Developed notes pages for bulletin insert to accompany sermons; Prepared weekly bulletins for distribution to congregation on Sundays;
- Coordinated all church activities, including support to Pastor in scheduling, tracking collections, and contacting members regularly.
- Prepared all official church correspondence including communication with vendors, the congregation and other church leaders.
6-10 years of experience
Provide administrative support to the Senior Pastor
- Create and produce church publications, including online newsletter.
- Coordinate and keep records of volunteers for committees and ministries
- Train and supervise office volunteers to ensure standard practices
- Organize calendar/schedule of activities for the church
- Answer and/or research information for inquiries by phone, email and walk-ins
- Produce the Annual Report and business correspondence
- Process Educational Scholarships and manage all associated correspondence
- Responsible for working with committees and individual members of the church
- Organize and keep records of all flower dedications and gifts
- Wedding Coordinator for the church
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