Catherine Rhoades
Garland,TX
Summary
Dynamic Executive Assistant at Park Cities Baptist Church with a strong record of organizational leadership, relational care, and ministry collaboration. Experienced in coordinating large-scale church events, supporting pastoral teams, and fostering clear, compassionate communication. Skilled in discipleship, teaching, and shepherding within the church body, with a growing desire to serve more directly as part of the Minister Team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor
Park Cities Baptist Church
11.2022 - Current
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of discretion, professionalism, and judgment.
- Managed complex calendar coordination and strategic scheduling for the Senior Pastor, balancing the needs of the congregation while safeguarding dedicated time for sermon preparation and pastoral care.
- Served as the primary liaison between the Senior Pastor and church staff, lay leadership, and the congregation—facilitating clear communication, screening and routing correspondence, and ensuring timely follow-through on pastoral commitments and organizational priorities.
- Planned, coordinated, and executed large-scale ministry events exceeding 600 individuals —including Outdoor Baptism, Messiah in the Passover, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday Silent Lord’s Supper, and the N.T. Wright Conference—ensuring operational excellence from concept to completion.
- Oversaw all sacramental ordinances, including monthly Lord’s Supper services and all baptism logistics, ensuring each was carried out with accuracy, care, and integrity.
- Partnered with senior leadership to implement organizational vision, collaborating across all departments to drive cohesion, increase productivity, and ensure timely achievement of ministry goals.
Guest Relations Coordinator
Park Cities Baptist Church
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Fostered a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all guests, ensuring each person felt seen, known, and valued.
- Collaborated closely with the Guest Relations Director to execute department vision and support high-impact initiatives.
- Collected, managed, and safeguarded personal information with strict confidentiality and professional discretion.
- Implemented and improved guest follow-up systems, enhancing connection pathways and engagement.
- Supported Welcome Desk operations and served as a co-liaison for Sunday morning campus needs, ensuring smooth and efficient guest experiences.
- Partnered with Communications and Creative Arts teams to deliver clear, consistent, and guest-friendly messaging for both newcomers and long-time members.
Ministry Resident
Park Cities Baptist Church
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed all Crew curriculum for the year, 38 lessons, ensuring biblically sound, engaging content for students.
- Taught regularly in Student Ministry on Sundays and Wednesdays as part of the teaching team rotation.
- Partnered with the Student Ministry team to counsel students and foster discipleship growth and biblical literacy.
- Collaborated with the Communications team to execute ministry communication needs with clarity and consistency.
- Worked closely with the Guest Relations Director to support and implement a new Guest Relations strategy.
Switchboard Operator
Dallas Theological Seminary
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Directed incoming calls and routed inquiries to the appropriate personnel or department, ensuring efficient and accurate communication flow.
- Supported colleagues in completing task requirements, contributing to overall team productivity and performance.
- Managed calendars, phone lines, and administrative needs for multiple departments, providing reliable cross-departmental support.
- Partnered with Campus Security to monitor cameras and enhance overall campus safety and awareness.
- Positioned at the front desk of Student Center building, greeting all visitors with a professional, friendly, and welcoming presence while supporting the Student Life offices.
Education
Master of Biblical & Theological Studies -
Dallas Theological Seminary
Dallas, TX05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Religious Studies
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05-2020
Skills
- Shepherding
- Teaching
- Writing
- Information confidentiality
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Group facilitation
- Biblical Knowledge
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Ministry Safe Certified
- Protect My Ministry Certified
Timeline
Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor
Park Cities Baptist Church
11.2022 - Current
Guest Relations Coordinator
Park Cities Baptist Church
07.2022 - 11.2022
Ministry Resident
Park Cities Baptist Church
08.2021 - 06.2022
Switchboard Operator
Dallas Theological Seminary
08.2020 - 07.2021
Master of Biblical & Theological Studies -
Dallas Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science - Religious Studies
Liberty University