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Benjamin Parlier

Benjamin Parlier

Lynchburg,Virginia

Summary

Dynamic church leader with hands-on experience in pastoral church ministry and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to preaching, teaching, pastoring, and church leadership. Known for adaptability, creativity, and critical thinking. Committed to making meaningful contributions for the success and unity of the local church.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Resident

Waymaker.Church
07.2023 - Current

- Plan and complete projects from my lead pastor including but not limited to preaching on Sunday mornings, writing sermon and series content, developing a church wide theological position statement, and developing and leading a Preaching Development course for future communicators.


- Help oversee and lead our College and Young Adult ministry including but not limited to volunteer and groups oversight, service programming, pastoral counseling, content planning, preaching and teaching, etc.


- Oversee and lead our Next Steps and Care Team including but not limited to volunteer oversight, recruitment, pastoral counseling, etc.

Academic Advisor

Liberty University Online Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Provided customer support for parents and students navigating a K-12 online institution.

Resident

Waymaker Church
08.2021 - 07.2022
  • My job consisted on administration, leadership, and execution of key ministry areas throughout our church including Online, Students, Discipleship, and Groups.
  • During my time, I operated in multiple roles including leading in our students’ environments to eventually helping our discipleship department operate
  • Responsibilities included overseeing volunteers, overseeing and administrating for our Groups pipeline, leading multiple projects for our Online and Discipleship department, and many more.

Summer Intern

Waymaker Church
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • My job consisted of doing whatever is required of me by the Groups and Care team
  • This includes but is not limited to assisting with Sunday morning responsibilities such as baptism, connections, or Care Team
  • Some task include writing content for some of our groups and helping administrate for groups our team is responsible for
  • Included in this internship are weekly leadership development meetings and one on one coaching from a ministry leader.

Waykids Intern

Waymaker Church
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • My job consists of doing whatever is required of me by the Waykids team
  • This includes but is not limited to assisting with volunteer onboarding, guest services assistance, environment prep, kids ministry and any other project the team needs
  • Included in this internship are weekly leadership development meetings and one on one coaching from a ministry leader.

Seasonal Part-time Help

Town of Clayton Parks and Recreation
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Physical Labor
  • Doing regular lawn care of park facilities
  • Was extremely flexible as job expectations would vary day to day and week to week.

Assistant

Elite Lawn Care
05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Physical Labor
  • Meet customers’ needs for lawn care
  • Worked around customers’ needs if they were in the property.

Education

Master of Arts - Theological Studies

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
05-2022

Honors diploma - undefined

Christian Academy of Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee
05.2018

Skills

  • Team Building
  • Pastoral Leadership
  • Preaching and Teaching
  • Curriculum/Content Building
  • Project Management
  • Pastoral Counseling
  • Event Planning and Service Programming
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Resident

Waymaker.Church
07.2023 - Current

Academic Advisor

Liberty University Online Academy
08.2022 - 07.2023

Resident

Waymaker Church
08.2021 - 07.2022

Summer Intern

Waymaker Church
05.2021 - 08.2021

Waykids Intern

Waymaker Church
09.2020 - 05.2021

Seasonal Part-time Help

Town of Clayton Parks and Recreation
05.2019 - 08.2019

Assistant

Elite Lawn Care
05.2018 - 08.2018

Honors diploma - undefined

Christian Academy of Knoxville

Master of Arts - Theological Studies

Liberty University

Bachelor of Arts - Pastoral Leadership

Liberty University
Benjamin Parlier