Brandon Westphal
Danville,CA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Shoreline Church, excelling in volunteer recruitment and growth strategy. Proven track record in developing impactful discipleship programs and overseeing diverse teams. Adept at budget management and curriculum design, fostering community engagement and spiritual development across multiple ministries. Committed to empowering others and driving ministry success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Central Pastor
Brave Church
Dublin, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Recruit volunteers for various ministries within the church.
- Provide oversight for all staff positions within the organization.
- Developed long-term strategies for growth of the ministry.
- Created discipleship programs for youth and adults.
- Assist with administrative tasks related to church operations such as managing budgets, scheduling staff meetings.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Managed all aspects of ministry.
- Lead Team Member.
- PCO scheduling and follow-up
- Direct oversight for Groups, Kids, Students and Team Brave across 3 campuses
Family Life Pastor
Shoreline Church
Monterey, CA
02.2021 - 08.2024
- Chaired the Family Life Department
- Direct oversight of Pastors, Directors and Coordinators
- Executive Team Member
- Primary High School Pastor/Teacher
- Pioneered a Young Adult Ministry
- Implemented "momentum meetings," for staff
- Rotating Teaching Pastor on Sundays and Night Of Worship
- Sunday Host Pastor
- Recruit and trained volunteers quarterly
- Implemented a Parent Development Team and Student Leadership Team
- Partnered with FCA at local schools
- Interviewed and hired staff
- All Staff Teaching Pastor
- Conducted yearly staff reviews
High School Pastor
Seacoast Community Church
Encinitas, CA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Direct oversight of High School Ministry
- Recruited and equipped ministry volunteers
- Developed a yearly teaching calendar
- Executed outreach events
- Set the vision for student ministry
- Sunday Teaching Team Pastor
- FCA at local High Schools
- 11/12 Grade Small Group Leader
- Led Parent Meetings
- Pioneered Winter Camp, Summer Camp and Outreach Events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry & Biblical & Theological Studies
Northwestern College
MN05-2007
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Capernerwray Bible School
Carnforth/Lancashire, England06-2006
Skills
- Volunteer recruitment
- Budget management
- Growth strategy
- Discipleship program development
- Staff oversight
- Team leadership
- Teaching
- Curriculum design
Accomplishments
- FCA Youth Pastor of the Year, 2019
- References available upon request
Timeline
Central Pastor
Brave Church
08.2024 - Current
Family Life Pastor
Shoreline Church
02.2021 - 08.2024
High School Pastor
Seacoast Community Church
06.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Youth Ministry & Biblical & Theological Studies
Northwestern College
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Capernerwray Bible School