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Brandon Keel

Decatur,AL

Summary

Detail-oriented and mission-driven professional transitioning from pastoral ministry to healthcare benefit configuration testing. Bringing strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to client service to ensure accurate claims adjudication and compliance at Navitus Health Solutions. Adept at problem-solving, effective communication and collaboration, with a dedication to excellence in service. Passionate about leveraging past experience in adaptability and care for people to contribute to a team dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes. Eager to apply these skills in a dynamic, accuracy-driven role that aligns with a service-oriented approach.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Professor of History & Theology

Foster College
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide classroom instruction and mentoring to a diverse group of students, preparing them to serve their various communities
  • Partner with the department director to write and develop curriculum
  • Taught both in-person and remote classes

Pastor of Discipleship

Central Park Baptist Church
10.2022 - 09.2024
  • Collaboration with and supervision of other staff members to equip and minister to church and community
  • Oversee education and training classes: training new teachers and group leaders, teaching classes, setting vision for the congregation
  • Visible communication role, serving regularly on the preaching team
  • Partner with the teaching pastor in regular pastoral duties: hospital visitation, counseling and mentoring, weddings & funerals, leading international mission teams, etc

Pastor of Discipleship

Grace Church
02.2018 - 10.2022
  • Collaboration with and supervision of other staff members to equip and minister to church membership and community
  • Oversee education and training classes: training new teachers and group leaders, teaching classes, setting vision for the congregation
  • Visible communication role, serving regularly on the preaching team
  • Partner with the teaching pastor in regular pastoral duties: hospital visitation, weddings & funerals, leading international mission teams, etc

Minister of Discipleship & Students

Stone Ridge Baptist Church
01.2016 - 02.2018
  • Lead church's ministry to students by teaching weekly Bible study, community and school engagement, planning retreats, mission trips, etc.
  • Launch church small group ministry by recruiting, training, and mentoring leaders, starting 5 new groups.
  • Assist lead pastor with regular pastoral duties: hospital visitation, counseling, weddings & funerals, leading international mission teams, teaching & preaching, etc.

Pastor

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Lead and serve the church by planning worship, visiting, counseling, and equipping members; administration and budgeting, etc
  • Collaborated with church leaders to form and implement a yearly fiscal budget

Education

Master of Divinity -

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, KY
05.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Communication

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08.2012

Skills

  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Analytical thinking & problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication & collaboration
  • Training & instruction
  • Adaptability & continuous learning

Timeline

Pastor of Discipleship

Central Park Baptist Church
10.2022 - 09.2024

Professor of History & Theology

Foster College
01.2021 - Current

Pastor of Discipleship

Grace Church
02.2018 - 10.2022

Minister of Discipleship & Students

Stone Ridge Baptist Church
01.2016 - 02.2018

Pastor

Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church
01.2014 - 01.2016

Master of Divinity -

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature & Communication

Auburn University
Brandon Keel