Brian Betts
Placentia,CA
Summary
I'm a strategic thinker and vision caster with two unique careers to draw from. My care for people and spiritual view of the world enable me to be comfortable in the boardroom and the homeless shelter. My desire to communicate clearly and to come alongside others, no matter the task, help me to not just lead by words, but by example.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Pastor
Richfield Community Church
Yorba Linda, California
02.2020 - Current
- Big Picture Thinker - Oversaw and empowered staff to execute well and in alignment with church vision - Specific emphasis on Facilities, Finance, and Office Teams as well as corporate compliance.
- Communicator - Led strategic initiatives, including building teams, communicating vision, and stewarding process in challenging moments.
- Problem Solver - Key role in Lead Pastor transition, onboarding of close to 1,000 new attendees, Worship Center construction project, COVID response, changeover of church database and platforms, and creating a livestream operation.
- Strong Needs Assessment - Championed RCC’s voice in written communications, shifting corporate language to appeal to a wider audience.
Pastor of Adults and Communications
Richfield Community Church
Yorba Linda, California
03.2017 - 02.2020
- Connector - Empowered volunteer leadership teams for Men’s, Women’s, Small Group, and Outreach ministries through spiritual and functional support.
- Leader - Set vision for, and stewarded the execution of, a major overhaul of church communications, including content and platforms.
- Steward of People's Talents - Lead team of day-to-day communications operations for corporate and ministry-level communications.
VP, Strategic Planning
INNOCEAN Worldwide
Huntington Beach, California
07.2009 - 03.2017
- Experienced - Led strategic planning efforts for multiple clients and categories, representing well over $1B in revenue.
- Inspiring - Grew IWA's reputation as strategic lead for the new business pitch team, including two new category wins and multiple finalist opportunities.
- Confident and Capable - Partnered with C-Suite leaders at the client and agency level, often chosen to lead cross-functional teams.
Media Director
multiple agencies
Greater Los Angeles, CA
10.2001 - 07.2009
- Unique Thinker - Advanced from Assistant Planner to Media Director due to a creative approach to media planning and strong team leadership skills.
- Creative - Represented media departments in creative development meetings and led agency partnership discussions with movie studios and TV networks.
- Nimble and Responsible - Oversaw budgets ranging from $5 million to $800 million.
Education
Master Of Arts, Theology Emphasis - Theology Concentration
Talbot School of Theology (Biola University)
La Mirada05-2025
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Business Administration (Marketing Emphasis)
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12-2000
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Vision Casting
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Preaching and teaching
My Core Values
- Sweat equity matters, we're in this together
- Gentle honesty deepens relationships
- Over-communication is caring
- Failure is ok, poor effort is not
- Have fun as often as possible
Timeline
Executive Pastor
Richfield Community Church
02.2020 - Current
Pastor of Adults and Communications
Richfield Community Church
03.2017 - 02.2020
VP, Strategic Planning
INNOCEAN Worldwide
07.2009 - 03.2017
Media Director
multiple agencies
10.2001 - 07.2009
Master Of Arts, Theology Emphasis - Theology Concentration
Talbot School of Theology (Biola University)
Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Business Administration (Marketing Emphasis)
California State University, Long Beach