Brian Baker
Spring,TX
Summary
Mission-driven Pastor with more than twenty years of experience in all elements of organizational leadership and success in creating inspirational environment. Successful in overseeing community services, men's and women's ministries, student ministry, children's ministry and worship ministry. Highly welcoming and accomplished in developing and shepherding new and existing church members.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Klein ISD
04.2023 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
Pastor
Phoenix Christian Assembly Church
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Foster organizational growth strategy by managing development of multi-channel presentations throughout COVID-19 pandemic. Developed YouTube & social media posts, oversaw members’ digital engagement & coordinated online giving.
- Spearheaded $90K+ increase in annual income through diversification of asset portfolio into property & rental.
- Develop relationships with parishioners & their families, providing compassionate counsel & ministry to sick, homebound, hospitalized & elderly individuals.
- Engage community, fostering a culture of group fundraising. Develop & execute fundraising plans, ensuring integration of organizational mission to all activities.
Lead Pastor
Berean Assembly Of God
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Led multifaceted organization of 250+ members, with full operational and budgetary accountability for $550K annual budget. Managed 5 staff & 20 volunteers.
- Collaborated with cross-functional leaders to maintain programs.
- Engaged, recruited & organized training for volunteers to execute events & meet fundraising revenue goals.
- Composed & delivered/presented a variety of curricula including 3-5 sermons per week.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
Lead Pastor
Foothills Assembly Of God
07.2003 - 08.2017
- First six years as Associate Pastor, promoted to central leadership role in 2009, with accountability for $1 million annual budget & managerial responsibility for a staff team of 6.
- Organization had peak winter attendance of 900+ with winter visitors.
- · Led organization from cash deficit in 2009 to debt-free status & budget surplus in 2016.
- · Empowered & mobilized 100+ volunteers to take on various roles including custodial functions, hospital visits, facilities maintenance, etc., leading to significant cost savings.
- · Led cross-functional team of staff & volunteers to coordinate & execute annual fundraiser, producing $15-20K annually.
- · Composed & presented 3-5 original sermons per week to large audiences. Oversaw expansion into Spanish-language ministry, introducing & developing Spanish service to serve additional local population in consultation with external advisors.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Ministerial Studies
Ohio Christian University
Circleville, OH05.1992
Skills
- Pastoral counseling
- Vision Casting
- Community Service
- Organizational Leadership
- Spiritual leadership
- Preaching
- Pastoral Care
- Discipleship training
- Biblical Knowledge
- Small Group Facilitation
- Teaching
- Operations Management
Affiliations
- Assemblies of God
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Klein ISD
04.2023 - Current
Pastor
Phoenix Christian Assembly Church
03.2020 - 02.2022
Lead Pastor
Berean Assembly Of God
08.2017 - 03.2020
Lead Pastor
Foothills Assembly Of God
07.2003 - 08.2017
MBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts - Ministerial Studies
Ohio Christian University
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