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Grant McKay

Grant McKay

Church
Fallbrook,CA

Summary

Grant McKay serves as an executive consultant to senior leadership teams at large multi-site churches and nonprofits, shaping communication strategy, media, fundraising, and organizational systems. Currently serving senior leadership at North Coast Church in Vista, CA, where he's being mentored by the senior pastor, executive pastor, member services and life group pastors. Grant leads a thriving life group and teaches a men's Bible study. A former senior executive in global entertainment, Grant has directed operations and productions in more than 30 countries, and written or produced over a dozen docuseries and feature films for television, streaming, and theatrical release. In addition to the creation of interactive video curriculum for churches and schools.
Drawing from two decades of leadership experience, Grant helps churches strengthen outreach, volunteer systems, and team culture—equipping leaders to communicate vision effectively and build sustainable ministries. He is currently completing a Master in Theology at Northern Seminary, combining expertise in operations, creative communication with a heart for discipleship and church health.

Education

Master of Arts - Theology

Northern Seminary
Lisle
05.2023 - Current

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Consultant

GBM Management, LLC
10.2015 - Current

Executive leader with 20+ years of experience in organizational strategy, operations, and
consulting for large churches, nonprofits, and global companies. Experienced in financial oversight, multi-departmental leadership, and operational scalability. Brings a unique blend of corporate executive management, business ownership, and church consulting to equip ministries with scalable infrastructure, healthy culture, and sustainable growth. Provides strategic consulting for megachurches and multi-site churches, advising on finance, staffing, media, communications, and business operations. Helps senior leadership shape their media vision, content and fundraising campaigns.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities.

  • Assisted in developing strategic plans and initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Conducted market research to inform client recommendations and support decision-making processes.
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing industry trends and competitive analysis for client presentations.
  • Supported project management activities by tracking milestones and ensuring timely deliverables.
  • Engaged in stakeholder meetings, providing insights on best practices and potential solutions.
  • Developed training materials to facilitate knowledge transfer among team members and clients.
  • Analyzed market trends and emerging technologies, providing valuable insights for clients'' strategic decisionmaking.
  • Delivered impactful presentations to communicate data-driven insights and recommendations effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently throughout project lifecycles, delivering results within established timelines and constraints.
  • Influenced key decision-makers by presenting persuasive arguments backed by data-driven insights, ultimately leading to the adoption of best practices for business growth.
  • Implemented innovative problem-solving techniques that led to the successful resolution of critical business issues.
  • Collaborated with senior executives on formulating long-term business strategies aligned with company objectives and goals.

COO

Momentum Films
01.2005 - 12.2015

• Directed global operations for a media company producing content in 30+ countries.
• Oversaw creative teams, budgets, and production pipelines while developing emerging leaders and cross-functional collaboration.
• Designed scalable systems and leadership structures to support rapid organizational growth.
• Produced award-winning docuseries and educational media, leveraging these skills to craft innovative curriculum and storytelling resources for ministry use.

Project Manager

AIM International
06.1998 - 12.2004

• Managed cross-cultural media and ministry projects in partnership with global organizations.
• Coordinated staffing, budgets, and production logistics for faith-based communication initiatives.
• Conducted cultural and spiritual research with George Gallup, Jr. to inform international ministry strategy and engagement.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Operations management

Creativity and innovation

Digital transformation

Corporate communications

Human resources management

Executive coaching

Verbal and written communication

Decision-making

Team leadership & development

Staff management

Budget management

Preaching

Teaching

Pastoral counseling

Pastoral care

Mission-oriented

Discipleship

Biblical Knowledge

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Fundraising

Accomplishments

  • Provide strategic coaching and organizational consulting for pastors and senior leaders of large, multi-site churches.
  • Strengthen outreach, staff collaboration, volunteer systems, and discipleship environments through practical, scalable strategies.
  • Integrate creative storytelling and media into discipleship tools, including the development of interactive video curriculum used in schools and churches.
  • Support stewardship and fundraising initiatives resulting in more than $35M raised for ministry expansion and mission impact.
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