Caleb Beller
Fullerton,CA
Summary
Multifaceted and mission focused leader. Ministry experience in US, and Europe. Served in various capacities all over the world. Teacher, counselor, administrator, communicator and advocate. Experience with law enforcement, military, chaplaincy, ministry, for profit, nonprofit and government organizations. High social and emotional awareness. Excellent at defusing intense situations while offering aid and comfort to the grieving and hurting. Collaborative and forward-thinking with excellent vision implementation, strategic planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel Fullerton
Fullerton
06.2018 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance and counseling to church members.
- Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Helped coordinate evacuations and global ministry response during the initial stages of the Russian / Ukraine war
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and meaningful discussions.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
- Responded to crisis situations to offer support, prayer and counseling.
Executive Director
Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe
Vajta, Hungary
01.2009 - 06.2018
- Oversaw a multifaceted missions organization consisting of 65 acres property and 300 person conference center; Multi-ethnic accredited school of Theology; Missions training school; Summer youth program
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
- Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
- Navigated and implemented a massive relief effort during the 2015 migrant crisis
- Worked on establishing and cultivating various ministries relationships across diverse cultural context. Including Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia
- 10 years as a college proffesor
Director
American Martial Arts Academy
Fullerton, CA
09.1997 - 01.2009
- Helped guide American Martial Arts Academy from a small 1200 sq ft facility to one of the largest single martial arts schools in CA. With a 15,000 sq ft facility and over a thousand active students. I have experience as teacher, program director, manager.
- Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
- Helped open, operate, and transition successful martial schools
- Largest provider of Women's Self-Defense in Orange Country. Trained 1,000's of women over 100's of seminars.
- Built multiple programs implemented in local school district for confidence, awareness, abuse
- Developed relationships with local public and private schools.
- Worked with the Fullerton school district, school board and superintendent in advisory and support roles.
Asst Senior Chaplain
La Habra Police Department
La Habra, CA
09.2003 - 12.2008
- Responded to multiple disasters, tragedies, and complex, high intensity situations.
- Engaged in interfaith, community and recreational activities for religious programs.
- Provided pastoral assistance and support to both citizens, staff and loved ones during crisis situations.
- Handled emotionally disturbing situations.
- Developed trust at all levels of departmental leadership from the Chief, throughout the ranks, support staff and city officials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Golgota Teologiai Foiskola
Hungary05.2018
Ordained As A Pastor -
Calvary Chapel Fullerton
09-2003
Seminary Certificate - Pastoral Training, Theology
School of Ministry
Costa Mesa, CA05-2003
Skills
- Servant oriented and faith-filled leadership
- Over 20 years of unique cross cultural ministry experience
- Background in public and private sector business, networking and community development
- Served in multiple high stress, complex crisis situations
- Over 20 years of experience working on prevention of exploitation and abuse
- Skilled counselor, high emotional intelligence
- Experienced public speaker small and large audiences
- Able to quickly build trust and relate to people at all stages of life and economic status
- Experience working with global crisis teams
- Experienced traveler (throughout the US & over 25 countries)
- Grief Counseling
Timeline
Senior Pastor
Calvary Chapel Fullerton
06.2018 - Current
Executive Director
Calvary Chapel Bible College Europe
01.2009 - 06.2018
Asst Senior Chaplain
La Habra Police Department
09.2003 - 12.2008
Director
American Martial Arts Academy
09.1997 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Golgota Teologiai Foiskola
Ordained As A Pastor -
Calvary Chapel Fullerton
Seminary Certificate - Pastoral Training, Theology
School of Ministry