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objective

experienced pastor eager to contribute long-term experience in providing support, counsel and leadership, as well as  dynamic operations, marketing, public relations, administrative and coordination skills in a challenging assignment.

 

career profile

ø  long-term ministry, business management, fundraising and operations experience.

ø  skilled in exceptional customer service, counseling, accounting and marketing.

ø  notable coordinator and facilitator with strong leadership skills.

ø  knowledgeable in bookkeeping, payroll, recruiting, budgeting and treasury functions.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with strong detail orientation.

ø  self-motivated, self-directed.

ø  knowledgeable in business unit operations.

ø  contributor in critical process improvement.

ø  adept in relationship development and positive public image development.

ø  proven accomplishments in coordination, strategic planning and project management.

 

professional experience

believers christian fellowship, warren, oh                                                                                 1983 - present

senior pastor & ceo

       founded church and have grown congregation to 1,400 members.

       direct and managed 50 employees, $3mm annual budget and host weekly tv show reaching 10,000 people per week.

       develop and launch marketing campaigns, teach three weekend services and provide leadership to staff.

       effectively counsel families and employees, and perform marriages, funerals, hospital visits and poverty outreaches.

 

trumbull 100 for the future, city, state                                                                                           1990 - 2004

treasurer

       collected $1,500 annual membership dues and managed finances.

       served as member of executive leadership and planning team.

 

warren tribune chronicle, warren, oh                                                                                            1991 - 2001

columnist

       composed daily question and answer column for this local paper.

 

rhema ministerial association, city, state                                                                                      1990 - 2001

regional director

       delivered leadership/mentoring for 180 ministers in ohio and michigan, organized retreats and developed leaders.

       mentored and counseled individuals dealing with areas of transition, personal problems and growth issues.

 

other experience

word of life christian academy, city, state                                                                                   1987 - 2000

president

 

education

rhema bible training center, tulsa, ok

pastoral ministries program graduate, 1983

 

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company name

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dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity where i can utilize my 27 years of ministry and counseling, as well as business management strengths and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include being a graduate of the rhema bible training center in oklahoma, regional director of the rhema ministerial association, providing guidance to 180 ministers in ohio and michigan, and my current, long-term role as senior pastor and ceo of the believers christian fellowship in warren, ohio.  in these assignments, i have developed, in addition to ministerial and counseling experience, employee development, coordination, operations, leadership and troubleshooting experience.  to complement this background, i possess financial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  

 

as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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