Andrew Finch
Omaha,NE
Summary
Driven Elder in Full Connection bringing over 10 years of success in recruiting leaders for church-led programs. Accomplished in planning social, educational and mission-oriented events to develop robust programs. Ready to bring expertise in organizational management in Diversity and Cultural Engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastor
The United Methodist Church
Omaha, NE
08.2013 - Current
- Developed weekly sermons and delivered them during Sunday services.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Assisted with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
- Conducted periodic reviews of church policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Recruited volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Coordinated fundraising activities to meet financial goals of the organization.
- Established relationships with local businesses to benefit the congregation.
- Developed and implemented diversity initiatives to promote inclusivity within the workplace.
- Created and managed programs that support diversity and inclusion goals.
- Organized events to foster understanding of different cultures and backgrounds.
- Provided guidance on best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
Operations Manager
Complete Weddings + Events
Omaha, NE
08.2005 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
- Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
- Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
- Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
- Analyzed data from daily reports to identify trends in production performance metrics.
Education
Doctor of Ministry - Racial Reconciliation
Pacific School of Religion
Berkeley, CA05-2024
Master of Divinity -
Iliff School of Theology
Denver, CO06-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE05-2016
Skills
- Social And Religious Assistance
- Church Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Learning Strategies
- Encouraging Cultural Competencies
- Organizational Leadership
- Staff Development
- Diversity training
- Curriculum Design
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pastor
The United Methodist Church
08.2013 - Current
Operations Manager
Complete Weddings + Events
08.2005 - 06.2015
Doctor of Ministry - Racial Reconciliation
Pacific School of Religion
Master of Divinity -
Iliff School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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